$ 0 0 [View the story "National Conventions and Fighting Voter Suppression: This Week in Social Media" on Storify]National Conventions and Fighting Voter Suppression: This Week in Social MediaStorified by NCLR · Sun, Sep 09 2012 11:51:25With both parties vying for the Latino vote in November, Latino speakers achieve historic firsts at the DNC and RNC.Democratic, GOP Conventions Court Hispanics With Key Speaking Roles - US News and World ReportCHARLOTTE - San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro will become the first Latino to deliver a keynote address at the Democratic National Conventi...With last week's Republican National Convention featuring notable Latino elected officials in prominent speaking roles, Senator Marco Rubio of Florida, New Mexico Governor Susana Martinez, and Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval all showcased up-and-coming Hispanic political talent. Marco Rubio RNC Speech: Best Moments at the Republican National Convention 2012abcnewsThis week, Democrats converged on Charlotte, North Carolina for their national convention, featuring San Antonio Mayor Julian Castro, the first ever Latino keynote speaker. Voting rights were upheld in court rulings in Florida, Ohio, and Texas, and NCLR ramped up voter registration efforts on- and offline.undefinedPgmcdnJulian Castro DNC Speech (COMPLETE): 'It Starts With Education'abcnewsIn a historic first, Julian Castro delivered the keynote address at the Democratic National Convention, emphasizing his personal story and tying it to the importance of investing in opportunity. We're proud of Julian Castro! However, the right policies, not speaking roles, will win the #LatinoVote http://ow.ly/dsQLB #DNC2012NCLRWhile a great and important achievement, Hispanic voters ultimately care about policies that effect them, and won't necessarily vote based on who is speaking at either convention.Benita Veliz Remarks at 2012 Democratic National Conventiondncconvention2012For the first time, an undocumented American spoke at a major national party convention. Benita Veliz is eligible for the DREAM Act.We've got the hottest game for politicos this year! Register to vote & be entered to win! http://action.nclr.org/p/salsa/web/common/public/content?content_item_KEY=9301&tag=twitter.9301 http://pic.twitter.com/9AyDjaAUNCLRWe ramped up efforts to #Mobilize2Vote by giving away 10 copies of "The Presidential", a new board game based on the US presidential election.Key takeaway from today's #LatinoVote briefing: We have to be our own champions and stop looking to others to be ours. #DNC2012Janet MurguíaOur fearless leader Janet Murguia gave interviews around the country, appearing on CSPAN, Telemundo, the Wall Street Journal, and the National Review.Latino Voters and the 2012 Elections - C-SPAN Video LibraryJanet Marguia talked about Latino voters and the 2012 elections, and she responded to telephone calls and electronic communications. Ms. ...Janet Murguia, CEO of the National Council of La Raza, the largest Hispanic civil rights advocacy group in the U.S., talks with #WSJ's Jared Favole about whether comprehensive immigration reform will happen. #election2012 #dnc2012The Wall Street Journal's near real-time video platform, WorldStream, features WSJ reporters around the globe publishing live, short-form...Federal courts stepped in to block #VoterSuppression of Hispanic Americans and other minority groups in rulings in Texas, Florida, and Ohio. Federal Court: "A law that forces poorer citizens to choose between their wages and their franchise unquestionably denies or abridges their right to vote."What a phenomenal week for voting rights! First Florida, then Texas and now Ohio! http://ow.ly/doIjs #VoterSuppression #LatinoVoteNCLRWe appluad the court decision in Texas to strike down the state's voter ID law! http://ow.ly/dselm #LatinoVote #VoterSuppressionNCLROn Friday, new jobs numbers came out, showing a slight overall decline from 8.3% to 8.1%, leaving Latino unemployment stuck higher than the national average, at 10.2%#Latino #unemployment in Aug fell slightly from 10.3% to 10.2% which is still higher than the nat'l rate 8.1%. http://bit.ly/NYOmgeNCLR LaborRead the whole Latino Employment Report here.Celebrating the Latino Workforce: Monthly Latino Employment ReportIn honor of Labor Day, this month's report highlights the best of the Monthly Latino Employment Report series and voices of individuals f...Now that the major conventions are over, remember the most important part of this electoral season: Registering to vote!#RNC2012 & #DNC2012 are both over. The election season is in full swing. Register to vote today! http://ow.ly/dwVMZ #Mobilize2VoteNCLR