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2010 NCLR ANNUAL CONFERENCE WORKSHOPS TO ADDRESS IMMIGRATION, ECONOMY, EDUCATION, HOUSING, HEALTH CARE, AND MORE

Public Invited To Attend Free Events on Key Issues
Washington, DC—Arizona, the economy, green jobs, and education are just some of the topics that will be discussed in the nearly 60 workshops that are open to the public during the 2010 NCLR (National Council of La Raza) Annual Conference, set for July 10–13 in San Antonio, Texas at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center.  The Conference will bring together experts, policymakers, and activists in these fields, as well as in health care, housing, community organizing, women’s issues, legislative policy issues, and other areas of priority for the Latino community.  The workshops are all free of charge.
 
Press may register to attend the 2010 NCLR Annual Conference, free of charge, at www.nclr.org/pressregistration.
 
In addition to the workshops and special events listed below, the 2010 NCLR Annual Conference will offer sessions on community empowerment, technology, nonprofit management, financial security, leadership, fundraising, health care implementation, and much more.  For a complete schedule of events and information on speakers, please visit www.nclr.org/conference.
 
Policy
 
2010 Legislative Update:  Has Washington Delivered for the Latino Community?
Saturday, July 10, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., Room 217D
Hear a briefing on policy areas including health, civil rights, the economy, education, and immigration.
 
Adelante with Clean Energy!  Why Climate Change Legislation Matters for Latinos
Sunday, July 11, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., Room 217C
Panelists will engage in a discussion about what is at stake for Latinos in energy legislation.
 
The Latino Vote:  Changing Demographics and the Political Landscape in 2010
Monday, July 12, 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., Room 214A
Hear an overview of the nature, size, and potential of the Latino electorate.
 
Health
 
HIV/AIDS Prevention for LGB andTransgender Latinos
Saturday, July 10, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., Room 214B
Learn about barriers to HIV prevention that lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender Latinos encounter and models for successful intervention.
 
Domestic Violence:  The Impact on Latinas’ Mental Health
Sunday, July 11, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., Room 210B
Panelists will discuss factors associated with women’s mental health, focusing on depression, access to services, and current policy changes.
 
Starting a Conversation about Cultural Norms and Our Children’s Health and Wellness
Monday, July 12, 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., Room213B
Learn about approaches for helping our kids and their families succeed in health, education, and lifelong well-being.
 
Economy
 
Latinos Going Green:  Sustainable Practices and Jobs for Healthy and Prosperous Communities
Saturday, July 10, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., Room 217B
Learn about the impact of climate change on the health and well-being of our communities.
 
Home Rescue Fair
Sunday, July 11, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Bridge Hall
This event will offer free legal advice, housing counseling, and loan negotiation services to help families who are struggling to keep up with their mortgage payments identify resources and assistance.
 
Consumer and Community Financial Update:  Facts, Tips, and Trends
Sunday, July 11, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., Room 217B
Learn about new rules that cover financial products and services, with a special emphasis on credit cards and bank account features.
 
Get Ahead of the Game:  Plan Your Dream Retirement Now
Monday, July 12, 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., Room 210A
There’s no time like the present to plan for this chapter of your life.
 
NCLR Diversity Career Fair
Monday, July 12, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Halls C and D
Bring plenty of résumés and dress professionally to meet with national and regional employers.
 
Community Empowerment
 
Strengthening the Hispanic American Family:  2010 Success Stories
Sunday, July 11, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., Room 210A
Hear from the three winners of the 2010 NCLR Family Strengthening Awards about their exemplary programs and their holistic approaches to family strengthening.
 
The Evolution of Latina Leadership: How Far We’ve Come and Where We’re
Going                                                                             
Sunday, July 11, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., Room 221B
Learn about the evolution of Latina leadership since the 1960s and the behaviors, practices, and strengths that have characterized it.
 
Afro-Latinos in Central America and Mexico:  Visibility and Identity
Sunday, July 11, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., Room 213A
Learn about historical and contemporary issues that Afro-Mexicans and Central Americans confront here and abroad.
 
Latino Leadership Development:  Building the Next Generation of Latino Leaders
Tuesday, July 13, 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., Room 213B
Hear a highly interactive presentation on Latino leadership development and the value and importance of connecting with the community to impact systemic change.
 
Immigration
 
What’s the Matter with Arizona?
Sunday, July 11, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m., Room 214CD
Hear about Arizona law SB 1070 and its impact on the national debate on immigration policy.
 
Building Welcoming Communities:  Improve the Climate and Recruit New Allies for Immigrants in Your Community
Tuesday, July 13, 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., Room 217B
Listen to leaders from Welcoming America, a nationally acclaimed network, as they provide interactive tools and strategies you can use to improve the climate for immigrants in your area.
 
Hate Groups and Hate Crimes:  How They Affect the Latino Community and How We Can Protect Ourselves Against Them
Tuesday, July 13, 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., Room 212B
Learn about extremist groups, how they operate, and how to identify them.
 
Education
 
Essential Elements of Effective Family-School-Community Engagement Programs
Sunday, July 11, 1:30 to 3:00 p.m., Room 212A
Hear about effective family-school-community partnerships that promote parental involvement “beyond the bake sale” to increase student achievement.
 
From PreK to K:  Helping Latino Children Make a Successful Transition from Preschool
Monday, July 12, 8:30 to 10:00 a.m., Room 212A
Learn about the latest research on transitions to kindergarten and its implications for programs serving Latino children.
 
High Expectations for All:  Making Common Standards Work for Latino Students
Tuesday, July 13, 10:30 a.m. to Noon, Room 210B
The Common Core State Standards Initiative holds a great deal of promise for Latino and English language learner (ELL) students.
 
 
The NCLR Annual Conference is the largest national gathering of its kind in the Latino community, serving as the meeting ground for community leaders, activists, and volunteers; elected and appointed officials; members of the corporate, philanthropic, and academic communities; senior citizens; college students; and youth.  Last year’s Conference in Chicago contributed millions of dollars to the city’s economy and attracted approximately 25,000 participants.
                                   
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