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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact:
Julian Teixeira
(202) 776-1812
jteixeira@nclr.org
WASHINGTON, D.C.—At a news conference earlier this week, NCLR announced that First Lady Michelle Obama will be the keynote speaker on Tuesday, July 23 at the 2013 NCLR Annual Conference in New Orleans. Mrs. Obama’s address will take place at 11:30 a.m. at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on the closing day of the nation’s largest annual conference focusing on issues that impact the Latino community.
“NCLR is excited to welcome Michelle Obama to our Annual Conference as a keynote speaker, where she will have the opportunity to speak to one of the largest gatherings of Latino leaders from across the country,” said Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR. “Our community is eager to hear from such a prominent and passionate public figure who, in her time as first lady, has shown unwavering commitment to important causes for the growing Latino community such as children’s health, nutrition and education.”
Mrs. Obama’s participation adds a prominent voice to an already nationally recognized lineup of speakers that will make NCLR’s first national event in New Orleans historic. This year’s Conference also features legendary entertainer Rita Moreno, National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial, W.K. Kellogg Foundation President and CEO Sterling Speirn, Girl Scouts of America CEO Anna Maria Chávez, baseball great Minnie Miñoso and many more.
As part of the Conference experience, the National Latino Family Expo aligns well with Mrs. Obama’s efforts to encourage a healthy lifestyle, as the Expo provides activities that promote good nutrition and exercise. The Expo also includes free dental and health services, entertainment, exercise and dance classes, an inaugural soccer tournament and celebrity meet-and-greet opportunities such as a cooking demonstration by Chef Aaron Sanchez.
Learn more about or register for the 2013 NCLR Annual Conference in New Orleans.
To obtain media credentials for the 2013 NCLR Annual Conference, press may register at http://nclr.emsreg.com/nclr13/public/mediaregistration.aspx.
NCLR—the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States—works to improve opportunities for Latinos. For more information on NCLR, please visit www.nclr.org, or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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