Guess Who’s Coming to Our Annual Conference!
That’s right, First Lady of the United States, Michelle Obama will join the NCLR familia in New Orleans next month at our 2013 NCLR Annual Conference.
The Conference this year, themed “Rise as One,” title-sponsored by Toyota and Walmart, will feature more than 60 workshops, four town halls, five key meal events including the Latinas Brunch and the NCLR Awards Gala and multiple networking opportunities. It also features a list of other impressive speakers including legendary entertainer Rita Moreno, National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial, W.K. Kellogg Foundation President and CEO Sterling Speirn, Telemundo news anchors José Díaz-Balart and María Celeste Arrarás, Girl Scouts of America CEO Anna Maria Chávez, baseball great Minnie Miñoso and many more.
The 2013 NCLR Annual Conference also includes the National Latino Family Expo. It’s one of the largest events in the country focused on resources and activities for the Latino family, with more than 200 exhibitors showcasing their products and services. From live entertainment and giveaways to free health screenings and informative demonstrations, everyone will discover something new in a fun and exciting environment that the entire family will enjoy. The Expo is open to all, and attendance is free of charge!
Known figures in sports and entertainment will sign autographs for fans, costumed characters such as Dora the Explorer will entertain kids and all members of the family can learn something new through a healthy cooking demonstration. A highlight of the National Latino Family Expo is our Health and Fitness/Tu Salud Pavilion, where participants can receive a variety of free health screenings, including lung, dental, cholesterol and vision, just to name a few. The Science and Technology/El Futuro Pavilion will highlight opportunities and advances in science, technology, engineering and mathematics that make our everyday lives easier. It is a fun, interactive and informative experience in a safe and inviting family setting.
You won’t want to miss this fun and informative event. Register today!
