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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
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.—The 2011 NCLR Annual Conference—which will be held July 23–26 in Washington, D.C. at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel—will feature a number of events focused on the economic challenges that the Latino community faces. The Conference will bring together experts, policymakers, and activists to discuss a number of crucial economic topics that affect Latinos, such as the recession, job quality, unemployment, and foreclosure prevention. The workshops and economy town hall meeting 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.
Town Hall
Giving Up on the Middle Class? Not So Fast!
Saturday, July 23, 2011, 3:00–4:30 p.m., Thurgood Marshall Ballroom
Unemployment, the housing crisis, and the credit crunch during the economic recession disproportionately affect communities of color. Attend this town hall for a discussion on the policies that can create jobs, save homes, and restore opportunities for the Latino community.
Moderator
Bertha Coombs, Reporter, CNBC
Panelists
• Lawrence Mishel, President, Economic Policy Institute
• Francisco J. Sánchez, Under Secretary of Commerce for International Trade, U.S. Department of Commerce, International Trade Administration
• Gabriela Lemus, PhD, Senior Advisor and Director of the Office of Public Engagement, U.S. Department of Labor
• Eric Rodriguez, Vice President, Office of Research, Advocacy, and Legislation, NCLR
Workshops
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.
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.
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