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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:
June 10, 2014 Julian Teixeira
(202) 776-1812
jteixeira@nclr.org
Los Angeles plays host to nation’s largest gathering of Latino leaders
LOS ANGELES—NCLR (National Council of La Raza) today announced highlights of its upcoming 2014 Annual Conference and National Latino Family Expo®, the preeminent events for NCLR and for Latinos across the nation. Returning to Los Angeles for the fourth time, the NCLR Annual Conference and National Latino Family Expo will run from Saturday, July 19 through Tuesday, July 22 at the JW Marriott Los Angeles and L.A. LIVE entertainment complex.
NCLR’s Annual Conference and National Latino Family Expo have consistently convened the most powerful, prominent and influential voices in and working with the Latino community, including community leaders, activists and volunteers; elected and appointed officials; and members of the corporate, philanthropic and academic communities. Attendees will have the ultimate opportunity to learn about current issues impacting Latinos and to hear from prominent leaders in the arenas of immigration, education, civil rights, health, workforce development and youth leadership, among other topics.
“We are so excited to have our conference once again here in Los Angeles. California has always been the bellwether for the Latino community, the first to experience the phenomenal demographic growth, and face the challenges and opportunities that are the outcome of that growth. It’s fair to say, California today is emblematic of what America will look like in the near future. When it comes to success for the Latino community, across every sector, California is poised to lead the way,” said Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR.
Title-sponsored by Toyota and JPMorgan Chase & Co., the 2014 NCLR Annual Conference—themed “Think. Create. Aspire.”—will feature more than 60 workshops, four town halls, five key meal events (including the Latinas Brunch and the NCLR Awards Gala) and multiple networking opportunities.
This year’s Conference features a list of impressive speakers, including Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti; Senator Elizabeth Warren (D–MA); Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co. Jamie Dimon; Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg; California Attorney General Kamala Harris; actress and philanthropist Eva Longoria; and many more to come. Los Angeles Archbishop José H. Gomez is confirmed to give the invocation on Saturday, July 19 at the NCLR Conference luncheon.
Additionally, the 2014 NCLR Annual Conference brings some of the best entertainment in the Latino community to Los Angeles, including John Leguizamo and Anjelah Johnson, who will perform at the NuvoTV comedy night at the Conference.
“As a proud partner of NCLR since 2002, Toyota is glad to be once again a title sponsor of this year’s NCLR Annual Conference,” said Patricia Salas Pineda, Vice President of Toyota’s Hispanic Business Strategy and member of the NCLR Corporate Board of Advisors. “We have tremendous respect for the important work that NCLR does nationwide and look forward to participating in this important gathering of Hispanic leaders.”
“JPMorgan Chase is delighted to be a co-title sponsor of the NCLR Annual Conference and National Latino Family Expo,” said Alice Rodriguez, Executive Vice President and California Region Manager for Chase Business Banking. “We have a long-standing relationship with NCLR and cherish our working partnership. Together, we share an unwavering commitment to the Latino community and the city of Los Angeles. We look forward to an uplifting and enlightening Conference experience.”
All attendees and the Los Angeles community are invited to visit the National Latino Family Expo, title-sponsored by UPS. This free family experience is open to the public, featuring various themed pavilions that offer exciting and cutting-edge games, prizes, live entertainment, product samples and more. The National Latino Family Expo, taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center, will be open to the public from Saturday, July 19 through Monday, July 21.
“UPS has been a committed partner to NCLR for more than 30 years, and is proud to be the presenting sponsor of its National Latino Family Expo,” said Eduardo Martinez, President of the UPS Foundation. “Our diverse workforce has nearly 400,000 employees globally and we consider it our greatest company strength. UPS promotes diversity and inclusion for all, striving to create opportunities for underserved and under-represented segments of society around the world.”
The NCLR National Latino Family Expo is one of the largest events in the country focused on resources and activities for the Latino family, with more than 100 exhibitors showcasing their products and services. From live entertainment and giveaways to free health screenings and informative demonstrations, everyone will discover something new in a fun and exciting environment that the entire family will enjoy. The Expo is open to all, and attendance is free of charge!
This year, characters from Nickelodeon’s brand-new animated preschool series Dora and Friends: Into the City! will serve as the official ambassadors to the Expo. Premiering in August, the series features beloved Latina heroine Dora in all-new adventures, with new friends and a new interactive curriculum. Additionally, Fátima Ptacek, who voices Dora in the show, will be making an appearance at the Expo on Sunday, July 20.
Visitors can also attend autograph signings with celebrities in sports and entertainment, participate in product demonstrations and compete in Copa NCLR, NCLR’s annual soccer tournament. A highlight of the National Latino Family Expo is the Health/Tu Salud Pavilion, where participants can receive a variety of free health screenings, including kidney, dental, cholesterol and vision, just to name a few. The Science and Technology/El Futuro Pavilion will highlight opportunities and advances in science, technology, engineering and mathematics that make our everyday lives easier. In addition to a wide array of career and educational resources, the Career and Education/Tus Oportunidades Pavilion will feature Nickelodeon’s kindergarten readiness initiative, Beyond the Backpack, with games for kids and tools for parents and caregivers to help prepare their little ones for school. The Expo is a fun, interactive and informative experience in a safe and inviting family setting.
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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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