2017 NCLR Annual Conference Recap: Day Three
The 2017 NCLR Annual Conference wrapped up today and it was a day full of more workshops, an exciting town hall on what’s at stake for the Latino community if deep cuts are made to Medicaid.
Take a look at the highlights from the last day of the conference.
The day started with the Monday Breakfast, and was emceed by actor, poet, and comedian, Joe Hernandez-Kolski.
.@pochojoe is the emcee for this morning’s Monday Breakfast. Catch the livestream at https://t.co/HYedDUMcrX pic.twitter.com/10ktg0HEao
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 10, 2017
Latin Grammy Award-winning pop duo, Jesse and Joy also made a special appearance and debuted the new video to their hit song, “Un Besito Mas.”
Thank you @jesseyjoy for being with us and sharing your beautiful video for “Un Besito Mas.” #NCLR17 pic.twitter.com/LSDkjGThLE
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 10, 2017
Special remarks were given by journalist Alicia Melendez
.@AliciaMenendez: “Meet young Latinos out where they are in the world and adjust your framework to form alliances.” #NCLR17 pic.twitter.com/RwfvKhK2V9
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 10, 2017
And, Olympic Gold Medalist, Laurie Hernandez also stopped by to deliver some inspirational words to attendees
.@lzhernandez02: It doesn’t matter what you do, you need people around you who support & push you to be the best person you can be. #NCLR17 pic.twitter.com/qZvvEQ7W6T
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 10, 2017
Arizona Anti-Defamation League National Director Jonathan Greenblatt delivered the keynote speech.
.@ADL_National is proud to be working w/ Latin American consulates in the US to report/fight #HateCrimes: https://t.co/2C8YSss6at pic.twitter.com/NTejMuY0Pt
— Jonathan Greenblatt (@JGreenblattADL) July 10, 2017
Backstage w/ @NCLR CEO @JMurguia_NCLR & @lzhernandez02 at #NCLR17. Preparing for talk onstage re our shared fight ag #antisemitism #racism pic.twitter.com/J9Hw6fUqH8
— Jonathan Greenblatt (@JGreenblattADL) July 10, 2017
Watch the entire event from our livestream.
After the Monday Breakfast finished, it was time for another full day of workshops and town halls
One of the first sessions of the day focused on what we can all do to protect and defend the gains we have made for health equity for children
NCLR Assoc. Dir., Health Policy Project, Steven Lopez, opens the session on protecting the gains we’ve made toward health equity. #NCLR17 pic.twitter.com/tPxC69uvBh
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 10, 2017
Wow- 2 zip codes in #PHX have a 14 year difference in avg life expectancy – @RWJF #NCLR17 pic.twitter.com/6sLk9ubbAt
— NCLR Health (@NCLRHealth) July 10, 2017
Who does #SNAP benefit? Well 1 in 5 Latinos for starters #NCLR17 #healthequity pic.twitter.com/BKqFMM44KL
— NCLR Health (@NCLRHealth) July 10, 2017
access to #Healthcare prior to #ACA was random, discriminating & not good for kids – @mayraealvarez #NCLR17 pic.twitter.com/TvrfsBGMVR
— NCLR Health (@NCLRHealth) July 10, 2017
@NCLR Hoy último día para que tomes ventaja de los servicios que se ofrecen durante esta convención. Más aquí: https://t.co/ZJ8cUrV58W pic.twitter.com/jIlI3Nj8hO
— Telemundo Arizona (@TelemundoAZ) July 10, 2017
.@jesseyjoy dropped by the @NCLRLideres College Exploration session to tell us how much they appreciate youth leadership! ✨?✨? #NCLR17 pic.twitter.com/eHrzQNrt3w
— NCLR Líderes (@NCLRLideres) July 10, 2017
After morning sessions, it was time for the Monday Luncheon.
A heartfelt thank-you to @ASU for your generous support of the 2017 NCLR Annual Conference! #NCLR17
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 10, 2017
.@marianaatencio: “Education is key.” Thank you for emceeing today’s lunch! #NCLR17 pic.twitter.com/QSo0ZCDCx2
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 10, 2017
Petra Falcon: We’re committed to build power in Arizona & to working w/NCLR to build power for Latinos. #NCLR17 @PromiseArizona pic.twitter.com/geqfNT2IYa
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 10, 2017
.@UPS CEO, David Abney: “It doesn’t matter if you’re conservative or liberal. What matters is working together to get the job done.” #NCLR17 pic.twitter.com/d4pOely015
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 10, 2017
.@RubenGallego: “We are stronger together than when we are divided.” Thank you for joining us today, Congressman! #NCLR17 pic.twitter.com/eQnBDn37gU
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 10, 2017
.@MaricopaSheriff Penzone: “The actions of the past, which were not only tolerated, but promoted, will never be acceptable for me.” #NCLR17 pic.twitter.com/AYZcWK8v3y
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 10, 2017
.@MichaelSteele: “This is our challenge. This is our moment. Do we sit with our fears or do we step into the future?” #NCLR17 pic.twitter.com/5Z6ZdfLSiL
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 10, 2017
Immediately following the Monday Lunch was the final town hall, which focused on health.
#NCLR17 Health Town Hall panelists are talking about what’s at stake if deep cuts to #Medicaid are implemented. #ProtectAndDefend #OurSalud pic.twitter.com/NxvxVsJV6p
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 10, 2017
Gallego: At the core, the #GOP #healthcare bill is horrible. #ProtectOurCare #SaveMedcaid #NCLR17 pic.twitter.com/7TFOJDrdFO
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 10, 2017
Frederick Isasi: Every time we raise our voices, we are speaking for those who don’t have one. #NCLR17 #ProtectOurCare @FamiliesUSA pic.twitter.com/LmoxysaSaT
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 10, 2017
.@CarmelaCGarcia: “The attack on Planned Parenthood would be devastating for the Latino community.” #NCLR17 pic.twitter.com/OYxQs6FkS0
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 10, 2017
.@NCLR & @FamiliesUSA worked together to include immigrant kids in #CHIP – @FrederickIsasi #NCLR17
— NCLR Health (@NCLRHealth) July 10, 2017
Isasi: What we know historically is that high risk pools do not work. We had them before #ACA & people were on 2-year waiting lists. #NCLR17
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 10, 2017
Watch the entire town hall below:
The last and final event of the 2017 NCLR Annual Conference is the Annual Awards Gala. You can catch a livestream of the event on our Facebook page at Facebook.com/nationalcounciloflaraza
