(NAME-MCE) National Council of La Raza July 12-15 San Diego CA

[Anselmo Villanueva]

National Council of La Raza (NCLR)

Annual National Conference

July 12-15, 2008  San Diego CA

NCLR Headquarters Office
Raul Yzaguirre Building
1126 16th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20036
Tel 202.785.1670
Fax 202.776.1792
comments at nclr.org

http://www.nclr.org/section/events/conference/

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) – the largest national Hispanic
civil rights and advocacy organization in the United States – works to
improve opportunities for Hispanic Americans. Through its network of
nearly 300 affiliated community-based organizations (CBOs), NCLR
reaches millions of Hispanics each year in 41 states, Puerto Rico, and
the District of Columbia. To achieve its mission, NCLR conducts
applied research, policy analysis, and advocacy, providing a Latino
perspective in five key areas – assets/investments, civil
rights/immigration, education, employment and economic status, and
health. In addition, it provides capacity-building assistance to its
Affiliates who work at the state and local level to advance
opportunities for individuals and families.

Founded in 1968, NCLR is a private, nonprofit, nonpartisan, tax-exempt
organization headquartered in Washington, DC. NCLR serves all Hispanic
subgroups in all regions of the country and has operations in Atlanta,
Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Phoenix, Sacramento, San Antonio, and
San Juan, Puerto Rico.

2008 is a commemorative year for NCLR as it marks 40 years of impact
and influence in the Latino community. Throughout the year, NCLR will
celebrate historical achievements and highlight its current strength
and prominence across the country. In addition, 2008's U.S.
presidential election marks an important time in American history in
which NCLR will continue to be a voice for the Hispanic community and
encourage active participation throughout the year leading up to the
voting polls. NCLR is proud to exhibit its growth and success at the
NCLR Annual Conference, representing the largest and most important
gathering of the nation's most influential individuals, organizations,
institutions, and companies working with the Hispanic community. The
NCLR Annual Conference has grown with its gente, providing a forum for
people in the business of social change to learn about ongoing and
emerging issues in the Hispanic community, connect with key community
leaders, and generate partnerships with Hispanic community-based
organizations.

The NCLR Annual Conference consists of four days of the most thorough
and cutting-edge workshops addressing critical issues in the Hispanic
community, five key meal events before an audience of 2,000, and
presentations from speakers of national and international prominence
including Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton (D-NY), Representatives
Lincoln Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Senator Barack Obama (D-IL), Wal-Mart
President and CEO H. Lee Scott, Jr., the Reverend Al Sharpton,
President of Mexico Vicente Fox, Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa of Los
Angeles, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-CA), Governor Bill
Richardson (D-NM), Reverend Jesse Jackson, President Bill Clinton,
then-Governor of Texas George Bush, Ambassador and author Carlos
Fuentes, and many more. Conference also features special events
connecting communities around a specific program or issue, such as the
Diabetes Dash, the Helen Rodríguez-Trías Health Award Reception, and
Education Training Institutes among others. But, it is not all work.
The NCLR Annual Conference is known for delivering top-notch talent,
giving attendees exposure to star performances, and creating lasting
memories.

Latino Expo USA is a significant feature of Conference. It is a truly
unique venue where companies and organizations can build and enhance
their relationship with Latino consumers, the fastest-growing market
with a reputation for brand loyalty. With more than 250 exhibitors and
16,000 attendees, the Expo is FREE and open to the general public.