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Contact:
Joseph Rendeiro
(202) 776-1566
jrendeiro@nclr.org
Conference Press Room
(202) 745-2128
Public Invited to Attend Free Events on Key Issues
Washington, D.C.—Anti-immigrant legislation, foreclosure prevention, higher education, and job quality are just some of the topics that will be discussed in the more than 50 workshops that are open to the public during the 2011 NCLR (National Council of La Raza) Annual Conference, set for July 23–26 in Washington, D.C. at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel. 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 concerns, and other areas of priority for the Latino community. The workshops are all open to the public and are free of charge.
Members of the press may register to attend the 2011 NCLR Annual Conference, free of charge, at www.nclr.org/pressregistration.
In addition to the workshops and special events listed below, the 2011 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.
Economy
Forging a Bill of Rights for Latino Workers: How to Fight for Safe and Fair Workplaces
Sunday, July 24, 1:30–3:00 p.m., Hoover Room
NCLR Affiliates and partners will present their advocacy efforts on expanding workplace rights and improving job quality for Latinos and other vulnerable workers.
Latinos Making an Impact in the Workforce: A Proven, Innovative Career Pathway Approach
Tuesday, July 26, 10:30 a.m.–Noon, Hoover Room
Learn about a viable, replicable career pathway program pioneered by a unique collaboration between a higher education institution and a national advocacy organization.
Education
Meeting the Needs of Young Dual-Language Learners
Saturday, July 23, 9:00–10:30 a.m., Wilson Room C
This workshop explores culturally and linguistically appropriate strategies—with a special focus on the Core Qualities for early childhood education—for serving dual-language learners.
Closing the Latino Gap in Higher Education: A Community-Based Approach
Sunday, July 24, 1:30–3:00 p.m., Maryland Suite C
Gain a greater understanding of the issues that Latino students face at the college level and the benefits of collaboration among community-based organizations.
Educational Resources: How Do We Reverse the College Dropout Rate?
Tuesday, July 26, 10:30 a.m.–Noon, Wilson Room AB
This interactive session will discuss how to increase student retention and present strategies and programs designed to obtain a higher education.
Health
Creating Policies and Environments to Promote Active Living and Healthy Eating in Latino Communities
Sunday, July 24, 9:00–10:30 a.m., Coolidge Room
Hear about the latest findings on policy and environmental factors related to physical activity and food among Latinos, as well as strategies for promoting active living and healthy eating.
Building Bridges, Breaking Barriers: Health Care Reform for Immigrants and Their Families
Tuesday, July 26, 10:30 a.m.–Noon, Virginia Suite B
Learn about post–health care reform insurance options for immigrant families, national eligibility rules, and potential threats to coverage and hear what advocates are doing to promote expansion of health care and coverage for immigrants.
Housing
Protecting the Dream: Effective Foreclosure Prevention Programs
Saturday, July 23, 9:00–10:30 a.m., Harding Room
Learn about effective community-based models to confront the foreclosure crisis and discover how to access the growing number of services to stem foreclosure.
The Impact of Anti-Immigrant Ordinances on the Housing Rights of Everyone: Lessons from Manassas, Virginia
Sunday, July 24, 9:00–10:30 a.m., Virginia Suite B
Learn about the impact of Manassas’s restrictive ordinance on Latino families, as panelists discuss the spread of discriminatory ordinances across the country.
Immigration
Employee Rights: Employment Verification and Immigration Practices
Saturday, July 23, 9:00–10:30 a.m., Maryland Suite AB
Panelists from the federal government discuss employment verification programs and practices and offer information on employee rights.
The Power of Narrative: Telling the Real Story about Latinos
Sunday, July 24, 9:00–10:30 a.m., Maryland Suite C
Learn what leaders in film and television are doing to fight discrimination and combat the negative narrative about Latinos in the United States.
Not in My State: The Success and Failure of Arizona Copycat Bills in 2011 and Beyond
Sunday, July 24, 1:30–3:00 p.m., Wilson Room AB
Local leaders and activists discuss the factors that made it possible to stop Arizona copycat laws and offer advice on how to combat anti-immigrant bills for the 2012 legislative session.
Youth
Teen Pregnancy Prevention in the Latino Community: Empowering Young Latinas
Sunday, July 24, 1:30–3:00 p.m., Virginia Suite B
Panelists share best practices, lessons learned, and effective programs that help reduce the rates of teen pregnancy among Latinas.
From the Principal’s Office to Lockup: The Criminalization of Our Students
Sunday, July 24, 1:30–3:00 p.m., Harding Room
Panelists share personal experiences with suspensions and school-based arrests and identify strategies for ending the school-to-prison pipeline.
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