2017 NCLR Annual Conference Recap: Day Two
Day two of the 2017 NCLR Conference has now wrapped up. It was a day full of truly informative workshops, an inspiring Latinas Brunch and an interesting debate on what is at stake for Latinos in the tax reform debate. And, after a long day, it was time for attendees to let their hair down and enjoyed several receptions that honored some of our community’s strongest advocates.
Good morning early birds! We will be having a Coffee Networking Hour in Meeting Rooms 124B- 129A. Get connected! #NCLR17
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 9, 2017
We will be giving away 2,500 back-to-school backpacks at our National Latino Family Expo. Come while supplies last! #NCLR17
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Teachers gather in Phoenix to discuss protecting students from deportation https://t.co/MIQHGR7bAu via @azcentral #NCLR17
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One of the first sessions of the day was an up-close conversation with the head writer of Disney’s Elena of Avalor, Silvia Olives. She shared her own story about how she made it in Hollywood, and what needs to be done to encourage more Latinas to enter the business.
“I want to raise another generation of Latinos who see women in all their power and see leaders.” – @Olivas2Silvia #NCLR17 @Disney pic.twitter.com/pgIf710ZCQ
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 9, 2017
@GabyNatale @Olivas2Silvia @NCLR @NCLRLideres Empowering Latina Voices in Hollywood ??#nclr17 pic.twitter.com/NDBdN9DkZP
— Juliana Ospina Cano (@JuliOspinaCano) July 9, 2017
The morning also featured a policy and legislative update from the NCLR policy team.
“Our view is stand and fight for our values in Congress!” – Eric Rodriguez @NCLR #NCLR17 #ProtectandDefend pic.twitter.com/mlP9lvDINi
— NCLR Health (@NCLRHealth) July 9, 2017
To participate in @NCLR #health poll just text “HEALTH” to 62571. It is quick and easy to make your voice heard! #NCLR17 #ProtectAndDefend pic.twitter.com/eCDiGVVh3f
— NCLR Health (@NCLRHealth) July 9, 2017
.@NCLR‘s Marisabel Torres: Since Great Recession, stronger consumer protections, higher median wealth, fewer in poverty. #ProtectAndDefend pic.twitter.com/4lQW3oLSpz
— NCLR_Econ (@NCLR_Econ) July 9, 2017
.@NCLR‘s Loren Trull: Just over 25% of K-12 kids are Latino, so high quality education crucial for thriving economy. #ProtectAndDefend pic.twitter.com/gxYy33mvtL
— NCLR_Econ (@NCLR_Econ) July 9, 2017
Our Lideres summit has also been running concurrently with the 2017 NCLR Annual Conference.
Starting off the morning with the Avanzando en Carrera Fellows and their workshop @SouthwestKey #NCLR17 pic.twitter.com/h7JfZ3CYLt
— NCLR Líderes (@NCLRLideres) July 9, 2017
Great job @NCLRLideres fellows! We are so proud of you and know you will go far in your careers! #NCLR17 cc: @NCLR pic.twitter.com/v0ZXfcELIy
— Southwest Key (@SouthwestKey) July 9, 2017
After a morning of sessions, it was time for some brunch! The ever popular Latinas Brunch hit it out of the park again with some inspiring words from Dr. Maria Harper-Marinick of Maricopa Community College, activist and author, Julissa Arce, and journalist Sandra Guzman.
With Mirachi Pasión before we open doors for Latinas Brunch @NCLR #NCLR17 pic.twitter.com/a3XGtZxcm9
— Renata Soto (@RenataSotoTN) July 9, 2017
.@JMurguia_NCLR opens the always popular Latinas Brunch! #NCLR17 pic.twitter.com/cL5BPklslB
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 9, 2017
First to address the crowd was Dr. Maria Harper-Marinick, Maricopa County Community College President.
After brunch, activist and author of My (Underground) American Dream, Julissa Arce shared her inspiring and remarkable story.
Journalist Sandra Guzman closed out the brunch with a call for Latinas to do what they need to do to take care of themselves.
Watch the livestream of the entire event below:
Next up was the second Town Hall of the conference. Today’s event was the economy town hall and was focused on tax reform and what’s at stake for the Latino community.
The Town Hall was introduced by former U.S. Congressman Ed Pastor.
Former U.S. Congressman Ed Pastor opens #OurEconomy Town Hall on tax reform. #NCLR17 pic.twitter.com/b9qPvjvoVL
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 9, 2017
#OurEconomy Town Hall Moderator Maria Pesqueira opens the session with Michael Ettinger (center) and William Beach (right). #NCLR17 pic.twitter.com/8A6Y0wEzY6
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First question: Why is tax reform important for the Latino community? #OurEconomyTownHall #NCLR17 pic.twitter.com/y3CBgYsYNv
— NCLR_Econ (@NCLR_Econ) July 9, 2017
.@mettlinger: Why we have a tax system? We need a mechanism to collectively gather resources to do things we can’t do individually. #NCLR17 pic.twitter.com/TbWCDxSSWu
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 9, 2017
William Beach: Taxes is spending, and spending is taxes. #NCLR17 @mercatus pic.twitter.com/YWUVoozAmf
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.@mettlinger: We shouldn’t be looking at cutting taxes. We should be looking at investing in education, science, & social programs. #NCLR17 pic.twitter.com/HdjzUVQQQB
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 9, 2017
Beach: “A simpler tax system with fewer credits and deductions strikes me as a route to give credibility to our tax system.” #NCLR17 pic.twitter.com/kzCwTzjy4J
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 9, 2017
The night ended with some receptions to honor some of our best advocates, including the Helen Rodriguez-Trias Health Award and the LGBTQ and Allies Champions Award.
El Centro Hispano of North Carolina received our LGBTQ Champions Award for their long-time work on supporting and fighting for LGBTQ Latinos in the South.
Congratulations @ElCentroHispano on your #LGBTQ Champion Award. Thank you for being fierce advocates for the #LatinoLGBT community! #NCLR17 pic.twitter.com/6SCByp6ppW
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 10, 2017
And, for their tireless work to promote and advance good health in the Latino Community, Mary’s Center received the Helen Rodriguez-Trias Heath Award. Congratulations to both of these amazing Affiliates!
.@MarysCenter is a tireless advoacate Latino health. Congratulations on receiving the Helen Rodriguez-Trias Health Award! #NCLR17 pic.twitter.com/C2kVr5HhjJ
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 10, 2017
Check back here tomorrow for a recap of the final day of the 2017 NCLR Annual Conference!
