Highlights from the Last Day of the 2015 NCLR Annual Conference
The final day of our 2015 NCLR Annual Conference started was capped by NCLR by the Annual President’s Message from our President and CEO, Janet Murguia. It was preceded by the last of our workshops and followed by our final town hall, which was dedicated to technology and how we can bridge the digital divide.
See highlights below from our final day.
The final day of the #NCLR15 Annual Conference is today! Thank you for joining us and enjoy the final day of workshops and events! Gracias!
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This morning, Politico published an exclusive preview of Murguia’s speech.
Head of Hispanic advocacy group: Trump’s remarks racist via @POLITICO http://t.co/qSIxbSq95b #NCLR15 — NCLR (@NCLR) July 14, 2015
The day was started with off several workshops, including some final sessions for our STEM track.
#NCLR15 @NCLRLideres #EscaleraProgram -> Don’t miss @NCLR Workshop – “Blazing the Trail to #STEM #Careers” (10:30am – Room 2104A) See U soon
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Google is investing 150 million in diversity initiatives. #NCLR15 #NCLRSTEM #2015Lideres — NCLR STEM (@NCLRSTEM) July 14, 2015
Find what you really want to do and connect with someone who works in that field. #NCLR15 #NCLRSTEM #2015Lideres
— NCLR STEM (@NCLRSTEM) July 14, 2015
Don’t be afraid to pursue your dreams in STEM. #NCLR15 #NCLRSTEM #2015Lideres — NCLR STEM (@NCLRSTEM) July 14, 2015
Shortly after noon, it was time for the Tuesday Luncheon, which featured the annual President’s Message.
The #NCLR15 Tuesday Luncheon is underway. Watch our livestream at http://t.co/FMVtYqk6VS to hear @JMurguia_NCLR‘s message.
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Congratulations to our Escalera #STEM graudate, Evelyn Pedraza! You’re an inspiration! #NCLR15 pic.twitter.com/rqPEWI1zU2 — NCLR (@NCLR) July 14, 2015
@PennyPritzker is our featured speaker at the #NCLR15 Tuesday lunch. pic.twitter.com/D3X8zyjUwm — NCLR (@NCLR) July 14, 2015
.@PennyPritzker thank you for joining us today! #NCLR15 https://t.co/Oj09PrZRmj
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Pritzker: The better we educate Latino youth, the better prepared they will be in a fast-paced global market place. #NCLR15
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Pritzker: Hispanics must play a central role in driving our economic progress and success. #NCLR15 — NCLR (@NCLR) July 14, 2015
Pritzker: Winning the war for talent is imperative if we are to compete with the rest of the world. #NCLR15
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Pritzker: We must provide the opp for our workforce to adapt to the fast-pacing change of new technologies and new applications. #NCLR15 — NCLR (@NCLR) July 14, 2015
Pritzker: To meet this task, the Commerce Dept. has made and workforce skills a priority. #NCLR15
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Pritzker: We should not educate our students for the opportunities of past generations. #NCLR15 — NCLR (@NCLR) July 14, 2015
Pritzker: The United States has been built and sustained by generations and generations of immigrants. #NCLR15
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Pritzker: If we do not attract top minds, workers, and innovators to our communities, we will be left behind. #NCLR15 — NCLR (@NCLR) July 14, 2015
Pritzker: We are shooting ourselves in the foot by not allowing all DREAMers to achieve their full potential. #NCLR15
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Pritzker: The time for deferrals and delays is over. The time is now to enact #immigration reform. #NCLR15 — NCLR (@NCLR) July 14, 2015
Thank you @PennyPritzker for joining us today and for delivering your thoughtful remarks. #NCLR15
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When Latinos speak, America listens. Become an NCLR Amigo & help ensure our community’s voice remains strong! More: http://t.co/xeH1JXSSME — NCLR (@NCLR) July 14, 2015
.@DLCohenComcast giving special remarks at #NCLR15. Thank you for joining us today! pic.twitter.com/4M6kK2Py9t
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Cohen: In today’s digitally driven world, we all know that any family without internet access lacks a fundamental for success. #NCLR15 — NCLR (@NCLR) July 14, 2015
Cohen: It’s no wonder that digital inclusion has been called the civil rights issue of the 21st century. #NCLR15
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To help bridge the digital divide, Internet Essentials offers low-cost high-speed internet for families. http://t.co/cPQNYIuwcO #NCLR15 — NCLR (@NCLR) July 14, 2015
Cohen: Nationally, 52% of American households are not connected to the internet at home. #NCLR15
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Cohen: Our commitment to the Hispanic community is strong. #NCLR15 — NCLR (@NCLR) July 14, 2015
Finally, it was time for the annual President’s Message.
.@JMurguia_NCLR is about to deliver her President’s Message. Watch via our livestream: http://t.co/FMVtYqk6VS #NCLR15
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Murguía: When I sat down to prepare my remarks for this conference, I wanted to talk about the critical issues facing our community. #NCLR15 — NCLR (@NCLR) July 14, 2015
Murguía: I wanted to highlight the great victories our community has had in recent weeks. #NCLR15
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Murguía: I wanted to highlight the great victories our community has had in recent weeks. #NCLR15 — NCLR (@NCLR) July 14, 2015
Murguía: I also wanted to address the hurdles facing our next generation of Americans, one in three of whom will be Latino. #NCLR15
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Murguía: That’s what I wanted to talk about. But, instead, I have to talk about #DonaldTrump. #NCLR15 — NCLR (@NCLR) July 14, 2015
Murguía: My reasons for this are simple: I was raised to stand up to bullies and I’ve made it my job to stand up to hate. #NCLR15
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Murguía: Latinos have long suspected Republican Party leadership has tolerated a small but vocal bigoted and anti-immigrant sector. #NCLR15 — NCLR (@NCLR) July 14, 2015
Murguía: What we object to is the demonization of all Latino immigrants. #NCLR15 pic.twitter.com/UpLUEp16dH
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Murguía: The Republican response sends a clear message to Latinos that you’re willing to indulge & tolerate hate for political gain. #NCLR15 — NCLR (@NCLR) July 14, 2015
Murguía: To my Repub. friends, some unsolicited advice: You can’t just whisper your views in private. You must challenge the hate. #NCLR15
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Murguía: You have to stand up to the extremists. Otherwise, they own you. #NCLR15 pic.twitter.com/k281LcynF8 — NCLR (@NCLR) July 14, 2015
Murguía: #Trump has boasted he’ll win the Latino vote in 2016. If he really believes that, he’s higher than one of his Trump Towers. #NCLR15
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Murguía: But if the Republican Party doesn’t aggressively deal with their Trump problem soon, they won’t come close either. #NCLR15 — NCLR (@NCLR) July 14, 2015
Murguía: It’s a sad day when a proud Party is willing to stand down & let that heritage be stolen away by the likes of Donald Trump. #NCLR15
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Murguía: To my Republican friends: I ask, I plead, indeed I demand of you: stand up for your heritage. And I’ll stand with you. #NCLR15 — NCLR (@NCLR) July 14, 2015
After those riveting remarks, guests made their way over to the last Town Hall of the conference, dedicated to bridging the digital divide.
The #NCLR15 Tuesday Lunch has ended, but our Technology Town Hall is just getting started! Watch via our livestream: http://t.co/FMVtYqk6VS
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The @google Technology Town Hall is going on now! Room 2505. There’s a chance to win exciting prizes too! #NCLR15 pic.twitter.com/WNjnc0uxBw — NCLR Events (@NCLREvents) July 14, 2015
Our @google Technology Town Hall panel: from left: Roy Burstin, Jess George, Karla Monterroso, Mignon Clyburn #NCLR15 pic.twitter.com/yGmTAqCQOc
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@MClyburnFCC at #NCLR15 says internet access today is not optional, it’s essential. @NCLR pic.twitter.com/liDRq8Duhh — Nicolas Jimenez (@Nico_A_Jimenez) July 14, 2015
Thanks to everyone who attended our 2015 gathering. Don’t forget to follow @NCLR for daily updates. We’ll see you next year in Orlando!
