Contact:
Kathy Mimberg
(202) 785-1670
Press Room in San Antonio (as of July 9)
(210) 582-7076
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Jul 6, 2010
NCLR ANNUAL CONFERENCE TO PRESENT NATIONAL AND STATE LEADERS AND FREE FAMILY ACTIVITIES SPOTLIGHTING TEXAS
Governor Rick Perry, Texas Democratic Gubernatorial Candidate Bill White, and San Antonio Mayor Julián Castro join Cabinet Secretaries Hilda Solis and Shaun Donovan, Senator Robert Menendez, and Phoenix Mayor Phil Gordon in addressing key issues for Latinos
Washington, DC—The roster of speakers at the 2010 NCLR Annual Conference, sponsored by Toyota, which will be held July 10–13 at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center in San Antonio, reflects a diverse mix of state and national leaders from government, business, and the nonprofit sector who will address the vital issues for Latinos—and all Americans—in this midterm election year: jobs, education, the economy, and immigration reform. NCLR (National Council of La Raza) is the largest national Latino civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States.
Workshops, town halls, and the 2010 NCLR National Latino Family Expo are free and open to the public. Members of the general public can register for all other events on-site at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, located at 200 East Market Street in San Antonio.
All members of the media interested in attending any of the following events at no cost can register on-site or online at www.nclr.org/pressregistration. For a complete list of the more than 60 workshops offered, including speakers, dates, and times, please visit www.nclr.org/conferenceworkshops.
Please note that beginning July 9, the NCLR press team can be reached in San Antonio, Texas at (210) 582-7076 for the duration of Conference.
San Antonio's VIA Metropolitan Transit will provide free bus service to the National Latino Family Expo from the Crossroads Mall Station and Madla Transit Center. Transportation will be available Saturday, July 10 and Sunday, July 11 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Monday, July 12 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
UPDATED SCHEDULE OF KEY SPEAKERS AND EVENTS
Saturday, July 10
| 9:30 a.m. |
Citizenship and Immigration Assistance Session. Bridge Hall
In collaboration with the ya es hora campaign, ConAgra Foods, and the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials, NCLR is hosting this session which will help eligible legal permanent residents fill out their citizenship applications. In addition, session participants will have an opportunity to receive one-on-one consultations with qualified attorneys on other immigration-related issues. |
| 10:30 a.m. |
National Latino Family Expo Opening Ceremony and Ribbon-Cutting.
Exhibit Hall C and D
- Janet Murguía, NCLR President and CEO
- Dora the Explorer, celebrating her 10th birthday!
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| 10:30 a.m. |
National Latino Family Expo. Title Sponsor, UPS. Exhibit Hall C and D Featuring more than 260 exhibitors and seven themed pavilions including entertainment, health screenings, resources for homeowners and job-seekers, and more |
| 12:30 a.m. |
National Affiliate Luncheon: A Legacy of Service, Advancing Community.
Co-sponsored by Citi, FedEx Corporation, PepsiCo, Inc., Southwest Airlines, State Farm Insurance Companies. Grand Hyatt San Antonio, Texas Ballroom
- Special Remarks: Hon. Hope Andrade, Texas Secretary of State
- Welcome: Hon. Rick Perry, Governor of Texas
- Keynote Speaker: Hon. Robert Menendez, U.S. Senator (D–NJ)
- Hon. Julián Castro, Mayor of San Antonio
- Patrick Corvington, Chief Executive Officer, Corporation for National and Community Service
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| 3:00 p.m. |
Town Hall: Educating Our Way Out of the Economic Crisis: Everyone College-Ready. Lead Sponsor, Univision Communications, Inc. Grand Ballroom, Section C1
- Opening Remarks: Dr. Ricardo Romo, President, University of Texas at San Antonio
- Moderator: Delia Pompa, Vice President of Education, NCLR
- Raymund A. Paredes, Ph.D., Commissioner of Higher Education, Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board
- Dr. Daniel P. King, Superintendant, Pharr–San Juan–Alamo Independent School District
- Dr. Michael Lomax, President and CEO, United Negro College Fund
- Thelma Meléndez de Santa Ana, Assistant Secretary for Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education
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Sunday, July 11
| 9:00 a.m. |
Featured Session: What’s the Matter with Arizona? Room 214CD
- Moderator: Clarissa Martínez De Castro, Director, Immigration and National Campaigns, NCLR
- Janet Murguía, NCLR President and CEO
- Daniel R. Ortega, Chair of the NCLR Board of Directors; Attorney at Law, Roush, McCracken, Guerrero, Miller & Ortega
- Wade Henderson, Esq., President and CEO, The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and The Leadership Conference Education Fund
- Art Acevedo, Chief of Police, City of Austin
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| 9:00 a.m. |
Líderes Town Hall: The Online Generation: Limited or Limitless? Grand Ballroom, Section C1
- Moderator: Marisa Treviño, President, Treviño TodaMedia, LLC; Publisher, LatinaLista
- Omar L. Gallaga, Reporter, Austin American-Statesman
- Andrea Nill, Immigration Researcher and Blogger, Center for American Progress
- Kemi Bello, Co-Founder, Dreamactivist.org
- Gaby Pacheco, Immigrant Rights Activist and Trail of DREAMs Dreamer
- Victor Sanchez, President, University of California Student Association; former board member of United States Student Association
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| 10:00 a.m. |
Home Rescue Fair. Co-Sponsored by Citi, Freddie Mac, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo. Bridge Hall
The Home Rescue Fair combines pro bono 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. This event centers on the advice of professional housing counselors from agencies certified by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. |
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10:00 a.m.
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National Latino Family Expo. Title Sponsor, UPS. Exhibit Hall C and D |
| 11:00 a.m. |
Latinas Brunch: Wise Latinas Speak Out: How to Have Success in Work and in Life. Co-Sponsored by The Coca-Cola Company, GEICO, General Mills, TOYOTA, Wells Fargo. Grand Hyatt San Antonio, Texas Ballroom
- Featured Speaker: Yoshimi Inaba, President and COO, Toyota Motor North America, Inc.
- Featured Speaker: Mary Kay Henry, President, SEIU
- Moderator: Maria Hinojosa, Author and Journalist, Managing Editor and Host of NPR’s Latino USA
- Miriam Muléy, Author of The 85% Niche: The Power of Women of All Colors—Latina, Black, and Asian
- Deborah Deras, Coauthor of Confessions of an Adrenaline Addict: How to Achieve More with Less Effort
- Consuelo Castillo Kickbusch, Author of Journey to the Future: A Roadmap for Success for Youth
- Deborah Rosado Shaw, Author of Dream Big! A Roadmap for Facing Life’s Challenges and Creating the Life You Deserve
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| 3:30 p.m. |
Town Hall: Childhood Obesity: A Call for Action. Co-Lead Sponsors, AARP, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office of Minority Health, Walmart. Grand Ballroom, Section C1
- Welcome: Hon. Ciro Rodriguez, Texas State Representative (D–23rd District)
- Moderator: Dr. William L. Henrich, President, The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
- Dr. Garth Graham, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Office of Minority Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
- Dr. Fernando Guerra, Director of Health, San Antonio Metropolitan Health District
- Lisa Pino, Deputy Administrator, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, United States Department of Agriculture
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Monday, July 12
| 8:30 a.m. |
Workshop: The Latino Vote: Changing Demographics and the Political Landscape in 2010. Room 214A
- Arturo Vargas, President and CEO, NALEO Educational Fund
- Jorge Mursuli, President and CEO, Democracia USA
- Ben Monterroso, Executive Director, Mi Familia Vota
- Clarissa Martínez De Castro, Director, Immigration and National Campaigns, NCLR
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| 10:00 a.m. |
Diversity Career Fair. Exhibit Halls C and D
Featuring valuable career resources and direct connection to employers,
networking possibilities, and more than 20 national and local companies
offering job opportunities |
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10:00 a.m.
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National Latino Family Expo. Title Sponsor, UPS. Exhibit Hall C and D |
| 12:30 p.m. |
Monday Luncheon. Co-Sponsored by AT&T, BBVA Compass, The Walt Disney Company. Grand Hyatt San Antonio, Texas Ballroom
- Emcee: Elizabeth Ruiz, News Anchor, News/Talk 550 KTSA Radio
- President’s Message: Janet Murguía, NCLR President and CEO
- Special Introduction: Hon. Trey Martinez Fischer, Texas State Representative (D–116th District) and Chairman of the Mexican American Legislative Caucus
- Keynote Speaker: Henry G. Cisneros, Executive Chairman, CityView
- Featured Speaker: Bill White, Democratic Nominee for Governor, State of Texas
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| 3:00 p.m. |
Town Hall: What’s the Holdup? Strategies to Jump-Start a Stalled Economy. Lead Sponsor, JPMorgan Chase; Co-Sponsor, American Federation of Teachers. Grand Ballroom, Section C1
- Moderator: Julie Stav, Financial Expert and Best-Selling Author
- Janet Murguía, President and CEO, NCLR
- Shaun Donovan, U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
- Julián Castro, Mayor of San Antonio
- Angela Glover Blackwell, Founder and CEO, PolicyLink
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Tuesday, July 13 12:30 p.m.
| 12:30 p.m. |
Tuesday Luncheon: A Legacy of American Heroes. Co-Lead Sponsors, Bank of America, Hyundai, Kraft Foods, Shell Oil Company, Sodexo, Inc. Grand Hyatt San Antonio, Texas Ballroom
- Emcee: Sonny Melendrez, Motivational Speaker, SonnyRadio.com
- Keynote Speaker: Major General Angela Salinas, United States Marine Corps
- Featured Speaker: Hon. Leticia Van de Putte, Texas State Senator (D–26th District)
- Military Tribute: Heroes & Heritage Award, Presented by Fernando Rey, President and & Chief Executive Officer, Heroes & Heritage, to WWII Veteran Joe Bernal and Retired Air Force Brigadier General Belisario Flores
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| 7:30 p.m. |
Awards Gala: A Legacy of Public Service. Co-Sponsored by Amtrak, Ford Motor Company, Lilly USA, UPS. Grand Hyatt San Antonio, Texas Ballroom
- Emcee: John Quiñones, Co-Anchor of Primetime, ABC
- Keynote Speaker: Hon. Hilda Solis, Secretary of the U.S. Department of Labor
Award Winners:
- Affiliate of the Year Award: Mujeres Latinas en Acción
- Graciela Olivarez La Raza Award: Mayor Phil Gordon of Phoenix
- Maclovio Barraza Award for Leadership: José Hernández, NASA Astronaut
- Ruben Salazar Award for Communications: Lori Montenegro, Telemundo Correspondent
- Roberto Clemente Award for Sports Excellence: Carlos Delgado of the New York Mets
- Raul Yzaguirre President’s Award: Lionel Sosa, Texas Entrepreneur, Author, Artist, and Philanthropist
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To obtain media credentials for the 2010 NCLR Annual Conference, press may register at www.nclr.org/pressregistration.
For more information, please contact Sherria Cotton at scotton@nclr.org or (202) 785-1670. For more information, please visit www.nclr.org | www.facebook.com/nationalcounciloflaraza | www.myspace.com/nclr2008 | http://twitter.com/nclr.
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