Latino Leaders Denounce Pursuit of Anti-Immigrant Agenda at 2015 National Latino Advocacy Days
More than 300 Latino leaders from throughout the country participated in the 2015 NCLR National Latino Advocacy Days (NLAD) this week. Leaders from our national Affiliate Network of community-based organizations and the youth Líderes Congreso joined together to denounce the continued pursuit of an anti-immigrant agenda and attacks on President Obama’s recent executive actions on immigration.
Communities in 24 states and the District of Columbia were represented including California, Delaware, Florida, Illinois, Ohio, Pennsylvania and Tennessee. They engaged in sessions on public policy, advocacy and strategy to prepare for the implementation of administrative relief through Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) and the expansion of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA). Many advocates also met with congressional offices to deliver a statement urging Congress to cease the obstruction of measures aimed at providing relief for millions of hardworking American families.
We also asked NLAD attendees to tell us why they voted. Here’s what they told us: (Click play to view slide show)
Below are more social media highlights from this annual event.
Hundreds of #Latino advocates are coming to Washington this week. Join them using #NLAD15 & make your voice heard! pic.twitter.com/IBERc2kY6i
— NCLR (@NCLR) March 3, 2015
Our Affiliates share best practices on service delivery models for implementing #administrativerelief. #NLAD15 pic.twitter.com/wL2O9KlFP1
— NCLR (@NCLR) March 4, 2015
Latino Youth Traveling from TODEC in CA for @NCLR #NLAD15 pic.twitter.com/NSNi72VMre
— NCLRCivicEngagement (@NCLREmpowers) March 3, 2015
At #nlad15 listening Clarissa Martinez De Castro from @NCLR speaking about admin relief @CarecenDC pic.twitter.com/sRCK7w01TT
— Abel Nunez (@pakalchi) March 4, 2015
Enjoying our #NLAD15 Administrative Relief policy updates & caliber of presenters working throughout the country on serving Latino families.
— CONGRESO (@Congreso1977) March 4, 2015
#NLAD15 El Pueblo Youth are getting the tools they need to be the leaders of tomorrow at Líderes Congreso @NCLREmpowers
— El Pueblo, Inc. (@elpuebloinc) March 4, 2015
Check out all these people excited to kick off #NLAD15 and let their voices heard. @NCLR pic.twitter.com/59Yo52qXFZ
— Daniel Rico (@ricodanny1) March 4, 2015
We vote because we are defending our families! #NLAD15 #NCLR pic.twitter.com/mSsPMsZOVK
— Marilyn Calderon (@marilyncalder17) March 4, 2015
We vote because we care about our children’s future.. #NLAD15 #DC #elpuebloinc pic.twitter.com/jGIkOMPExl
— elsa (@emariag10) March 4, 2015
Act * Lead * Transform #NCLR #NLAD15 #NCLREmpowers #LAYC pic.twitter.com/RHLNsTle3h
— Marilyn Calderon (@marilyncalder17) March 4, 2015
Latinos vote to support the #DREAMact #NLAD15 pic.twitter.com/5GOJVKbUzE
— Paula Beltran (@PaSuerte) March 4, 2015
#NLAD15 #NC North Carolina is the state with the largest number of participants! Ready to advocate for #Latinos pic.twitter.com/sx5yZ40iSi
— El Pueblo, Inc. (@elpuebloinc) March 4, 2015
PA joins delegates from 23 states & PR at this year’s #NLAD15 on Capital Hill. Photo credits: http://t.co/gpuKYomY7P pic.twitter.com/tkHj9J9CGC
— Motivos magazine (@motivosmag) March 4, 2015
Proud to be in Illinois delegation @nclrempowers #nlad15 @eriehouse @Instituto1977 @latinopolicy @EnlaceChicago #DAPA pic.twitter.com/9GbA9asnN7
— Enlace Chicago (@EnlaceChicago) March 4, 2015
.@JMurguia_NCLR to #NLAD15: What you’re doing today is a powerful action! pic.twitter.com/EbqnxOW1M5
— NCLR (@NCLR) March 4, 2015
Mike Figueras from El Pueblo speaking on behalf of #NC at #NLAD15 pic.twitter.com/5MnggUqvXY
— El Pueblo, Inc. (@elpuebloinc) March 4, 2015
Hundreds of Latino advocates are at #NLAD15 today, ready to push for policies that stand w/our families! #DACA #DAPA pic.twitter.com/FRj8av03Tx
— NCLR (@NCLR) March 4, 2015
Ready to represent Idaho on Capitol Hill at meetings with Sen. & Rep. regarding Immigration Reform. #NCLR #NLAD15 pic.twitter.com/rsbGJ6UZ1M
— Krista Bustamante (@Kristabusta) March 4, 2015
Deputy Secy of @DHSgov Alejandro Mayorkas speaks abt how his department plans to defend #immigrationaction. #NLAD15 pic.twitter.com/xjPZJScabj
— NCLR (@NCLR) March 4, 2015
NCLR Sr. Legislative Analyst Laura Vazquez briefs #NLAD15 on what’s happening in the fight for #DACA & #DAPA pic.twitter.com/viNG6cvKCC
— NCLR (@NCLR) March 4, 2015
Clarissa Martinez de Castro: Attacks on administrative relief are threats against our community. #NLAD15 pic.twitter.com/neXWDfdFV5
— NCLR (@NCLR) March 4, 2015
¡Buen viaje a DC para el @NCLR National Latino Advocacy Days! #NLAD15 pic.twitter.com/vfm4Qxw1KZ
— La Coalición (@la_coalicion) March 3, 2015
@AlmaforCongress Thank You 4UR support & staff kindness! #NC #NLAD15 @theobserver #LatinosVote #NC12 @wsoctv @wcnc pic.twitter.com/AOiGOmey1B
— F Christian Cano (@FChristianCano) March 5, 2015
@SenatorBurr Thank You 4 listing 2R concerns & courtesy staff! #NLAD15 #LatinosVote @theobserver @wcnc @WBTV_News #NC pic.twitter.com/puPHGC3i9H
— F Christian Cano (@FChristianCano) March 5, 2015
We’re loving @NCLR‘s photos on why #Latinos vote: http://t.co/WxLIgksenT #NLAD15 #Latism pic.twitter.com/KGDGI1AxWY
— LWV of the US (@LWV) March 5, 2015
Today I watched #Selma after #NLAD15 training on power & advocacy-I am empowered by the issues & stories shared by our Latino youth #NCLR
— Geraldine Massuh (@GMassuh) March 6, 2015
Advocating for #immigration and #education at @NCLR Advocacy Days – w Romeo Sosa of Voz. #NLAD15 http://t.co/OZJKeMQWrY
— Latino Network (@latnet_PDX) March 5, 2015
@PatrickMcHenry Thank You 4 listening 2R concerns & courtesy staff! #NLAD15 #LatinosVote @theobserver @ReporterPam pic.twitter.com/Vu88MrPUDF
— F Christian Cano (@FChristianCano) March 5, 2015