FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact:
July 15, 2014 Ricky Garza
(202) 776-1732; rgarza@nclr.org
NCLR Press Office in Los Angeles
Concourse 153 A&B
(213) 743-6462 (Open July 18)
NCLR AND LATINO DECISIONS TO RELEASE NEW POLL ON LATINO ATTITUDES ABOUT ECONOMY, JOBS AND HOUSING
Results to be revealed during a press conference at 2014 NCLR Annual Conference, which will include economy-focused workshops and a townhall featuring Sen. Elizabeth Warren
LOS ANGELES—In the wake of the damaging recession, Latino workers and entrepreneurs are helping to fuel the resurgence of the American economy. But even though they are the fastest-growing segment of the American workforce, Hispanics still struggle with a number of economic issues related to poverty, unemployment and housing. At the 2014 NCLR Annual Conference, NCLR (National Council of La Raza) and Latino Decisions will release a new poll that measures how the Latino community is weathering the tough economy and its outlook on the future. Join Latino Decisions Co-Founder Matt Barreto, NCLR President and CEO Janet Murguía and Eric Rodriguez, Vice President of Office of Research, Advocacy and Legislation at NCLR, at a press conference where they will discuss the challenges that Latinos encounter when it comes to issues such as finding employment, earning livable wages, buying a house and saving for retirement. Press will have call-in capability.
Attendees at the 2014 NCLR Annual Conference, held at the Los Angeles Convention Center, are also invited to delve deeper into issues surrounding Latinos and the economy at a number of free workshops, as a well as an economy-focused townhall featuring Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D–Mass.).
PRESS CONFERENCE
WHO: Janet Murguía, President and CEO, NCLR
Eric Rodriguez, Vice President, Office of Research, Advocacy and Legislation, NCLR
Matt Barreto, Co-Founder, Latino Decisions
WHAT: Release of New Poll on Latinos and the Economy
WHEN: Monday, July 21, 2014, 11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. PDT (2:00 EDT)
WHERE: Los Angeles Convention Center
Press Room
Concourse 153 A&B
HOW: Call: (866) 952-1908
Conference Title: Latinos and the Economy
Conference ID: Economy
TO RSVP: Please contact Joseph Rendeiro via email at jrendeiro@nclr.org.
FEATURED ECONOMY RELATED EVENTS
Workshop—The 113th Congress: The Landscape and Forecast on Latino Priorities
Saturday, July 19, 9:00–10:30 a.m.
In this workshop, NCLR analysts will explain how efforts like passing a budget, advancing immigration reform and overhauling our housing finance system relate to the Latino community.
Workshop—Ready? Set? Retire! Addressing Disparities in Latino Retirement Preparedness
Sunday, July 20, 3:30–5:00 p.m.
In this workshop, panelists will share the latest information on proposed reforms to our private retirement system and how they might impact the Latino community.
Townhall—The State of the Economy: Giving Latinos a Fighting Chance
Sunday, July 20, 3:30–5:00 p.m.
Hear from Senator Warren about how she has paved the way for the creation of federal policies designed to help low-income families access financial services, followed by a panel of local experts and policymakers who are working in this field.
Keynote Speaker
Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Senator (D–Mass.)
Emcee
Monica C. Lozano, Chair, Board of Directors, U.S. Hispanic Media Inc.
Panelists
Gary Acosta, Co-Founder and CEO, National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals (NAHREP)
Luis Granados, Executive Director, Mission Economic Development Agency (MEDA)
José Cisneros, Treasurer, City and County of San Francisco
Featured Session—Latina Entrepreneurship in the Digital Age
Sunday, July 20, 1:30–3:00 p.m.
Media dynamo Nely Galán brings an all-star lineup of Latina executives from Google, Twitter and Comcast to learn about the power of the Internet to drive self-advancement.
Workshop—Explore Options for Avoiding Foreclosure
Sunday, July 20, 9:00–10:30 p.m.
In this workshop, participants will learn about programs that aid in mortgage modification, refinancing, deferred payment and transitioning out of their home while avoiding foreclosure.
Workshop—Empowering Today’s Latino Students for Tomorrow’s Global Economy
Sunday, July 20, 9:00–10:30 p.m.
During this session, participants will examine strategies for providing access to bilingual resources, linking subjects to real-world applications and preparing students with the problem-solving skills necessary for tomorrow’s jobs.
Workshop—Building the Pipeline to Good Jobs
Monday July 21, 9:00–10:30 p.m.
This workshop will explore approaches to empower workers to stand up for their rights and improve working conditions in key industries.
Reporters with current press credentials can register to attend for free at http://nclr.emsreg.com/nclr14/public/mediaregistration.aspx.
NCLR—the largest national Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States—works to improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. For more information on NCLR, please visit www.nclr.org or follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
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