Kansas City Selected as Host of the 2015 NCLR Annual Conference and National Latino Family Expo

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March 18, 2013                                                                                    Julian Teixeira
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KANSAS CITY, Mo.—Earlier today, Janet Murguía, President and CEO of NCLR (National Council of La Raza), joined Mayor Sly James of Kansas City, Mo., and leaders of local NCLR Affiliates, to officially announce the selection of Kansas City as the site of the 2015 NCLR Annual Conference and National Latino Family Expo®.  The event will be held in Kansas City July 11-14, 2015.

“It’s exciting to bring the NCLR Annual Conference back to Kansas City, and it’s especially exciting to have the Conference in my hometown,” Murguía said.  “As many of you already know, the Kansas City–area Latino community has had a strong presence for more than a century, and the 2015 Annual Conference will not only highlight the area’s Hispanic community, but will reaffirm how our community has grown and continues to positively influence our country.  I want to thank Mayor James, the Kansas City Convention and Visitors Association, our Affiliates and everyone who has made this possible.”  

“NCLR is a tremendous civil rights and advocacy organization that does great things across the country,” said Mayor Sly James.  “I’m thrilled to welcome the group back to Kansas City, Missouri and look forward to a long-standing relationship with NCLR leadership, Affiliates, and supporters.  The fact that NCLR is headed back to Kansas City shows that we are a diverse, inclusive community that values people of all backgrounds.”

The NCLR Annual Conference is the nation’s largest annual gathering of leaders, advocates, elected officials, business executives and change-makers whose work impacts the Latino community.  The National Latino Family Expo is one of the largest events in the country focused on resources and activities for the Latino family, averaging 200 exhibitors showcasing their products and services.  From live entertainment and giveaways to free health screenings, cooking and exercise demonstrations, all attendees will discover something new in a fun, exciting, family-friendly environment.

“There’s going to be something for everybody,” Murguía added.  “This is a national event with a local focus, so whether you’re visiting for the Conference or a local resident, you’ll be able to find something new and interesting to enjoy.”

This is NCLR’s second time hosting its Annual Conference in Kansas City, highlighting the city’s vibrant and growing Latino community.  The NCLR Annual Conference, a four-day experience featuring workshops, town halls and nationally recognized speakers, attracts nearly 5,000 registrants from throughout the nation.  Each year, the National Latino Family Expo, which is geared toward families, draws tens of thousands of individuals over its three days.

This July, the 2013 NCLR Annual Conference and National Latino Family Expo will take place in New Orleans, La., and the 2014 NCLR Annual Conference and National Latino Family Expo will unfold in Los Angeles, Calif.  For more information on either event, visit the NCLR Annual Conference and National Latino Family Expo website.

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 along on Facebook and Twitter.

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