La Liga: Weekly Newsletter
February 15, 2020

Issue No. 4
LULAC.org

Good morning,

Did you miss our LULAC Presidential Town Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada? And, the countdown begins to the LULAC State of Latino America Summit and the Annual Legislative Awards Gala.

By Diego Tum-Monge

LULAC Presidential Town Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada

Nevada’s powerful Latino electorate in 2020 totals nearly half a million men and women eligible to cast a ballot. That represents 1-in-3 of the almost 1.6 million voters in the state. A few days ago, four presidential candidates addressed this pivotal electorate as and offered their most convincing solutions to issues important to the Latino community.

The LULAC Presidential Town Hall, presented by Telemundo in spanish, provided a forum for community members to listen and ask questions of the candidates. The goal was to encourage greater Latino turnout in Nevada, especially leading to the caucuses on February 22.

The candidates that participated in the LULAC Town Hall included Tom Steyer, Democratic Presidential Candidate; Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) (participating via video conference); Pete Buttigieg, Former Mayor of South Bend, IN; and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN).

Take a look at our Facebook LIVE broadcast and listen to what all our attending candidates had to say. You can also listen or share the spanish broadcast from Telemundo.

A special thank you to all our partners, Telemundo and the College of Southern Nevada (CSN), and our co-sponsors, the United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Chicanos Por La Causa, and Vme TV (a spanish language television network).

LULAC’s State of Latino America Summit and Legislative Awards Gala
We are less than TWO weeks away!

State of Latino America Summit

Join us for this important election-year event where our conversations will explore priority issues that are impacting the Latino community. Be a part of the vital discussions with policy experts and elected officials.

Legislative Awards Gala

In the evening, we will highlight key Latino trailblazers at this year’s showcase event where we recognize notable leaders from key sectors for their work in empowering and advocating for the Latino Community.

The Honorable Will Hurd
U.S. Representative, TX 23rd District
National Legislative Award

The Honorable Veronica Escobar
U.S. Representative, TX 16th District
National Service Award

The Honorable Sylvia Garcia
U.S. Representative, TX 29th District
National Freedom and Justice Award

Emerge Latino Conference

Throughout the week’s programs, our future #LatinoLeaders will learn about current policy issues and how to pursue a career in politics at our Emerge Latino Conference, as well as its climax, the WeRun Campaign Training Institute.

Conexiones
We are proud to announce the awardees of the 2020 cycle!

LULAC and Spectrum would like to congratulate LNESC El Paso and LNESC Kansas City, as the two awardees for the 2020 pilot cycle of LULAC Conexiones. Both sites have been making a positive impact in their respective communities and this grant will propel them to build upon their success and mission. These sites will be working with their respective communities to empower students to think critically, behave safely, and participate responsibly in our digital world. Pilot sites will conduct monthly workshops and weekly activities on topics around technology such as internet safety, communication, creating your future, intro to office software, and more.

To learn more about Conexiones, please visit LULAC.org/conexiones.

Policy Work Opportunity
NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF) is hiring to new members to join their policy team.

If you are interested in policy work, economic justice, or education, then join LDF’s policy team as an experienced Senior Policy Counsel/Associate and Policy Counsel/Associate. LDF is looking to advance its reform work across a wide range of legislative and policy initiatives. Visit LDF’s website for a full list of qualifications and responsibilities for this job opportunity.

You may apply by submitting your resume and cover letter to [email protected] or via mail to Oris Diaz, Director of Human Resources/Administration, NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, 40 Rector Street, 5th floor, New York, New York 10006. Please reach out to LDF for any questions.

More Job Opportunities

Join our National team in Washington, D.C. as a Development Writer.

Join NEO Philanthropy in New York City:

• Program Coordinator, State Infrastructure Fund
• Operations Manager, State Infrastructure Fund

WATCH: LULAC’s Live Broadcast of the Presidential Town Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada

Click here for the FULL Spanish coverage of the event or share Telemundo’s breakdown with your Hispanic family and friends.

Democratic Presidential Hopefuls try to gain voter support in North Las Vegas Town Hall
Friday, February 14

NBC Las Vegas reports with a local spotlight of the town hall.

Hispanic group files court challenges against winner-take-all electoral vote formats
Sunday, February 9

The Washington Times reports: “The [League of United Latin American Citizens] has filed lawsuits across the country seeking to force changes, with its challenge to Texas, the second biggest prize on the electoral map, going before the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals [today].”

The Catholic Church in America is more Hispanic than ever
Monday, February 10

The Hill reports: “There are currently 60 million Latinos in the U.S. — and growing — so it may not be surprising that the Catholic church in this country is more Hispanic than years before. But the reason for the demographic shift is perhaps more unexpected: There are less white Catholics.”

US Presidential Candidates Sought the Latino Vote Long Before 2020
Monday, February 10

KERA News highlights: “For decades, the Latino vote has been referred to as a ‘sleeping giant.’ but at times it seemed the giant never fully woke up. Despite huge increases in the Latino population, voter turnout among Latinos has historically lagged behind other racial and ethnic groups.”

LISTEN: A Chicana Activists Gets Long Overdue Recognition In 'Agent of Change'
Monday, February 10

The Texas Standard shares: “[Adela Sloss-Vento] became an activist when she joined the League of United Latin American Citizens, or LULAC, after high school. Much of her activism was though [sic] writing…”

LULAC Press Releases

LULAC Historic Court Win Forces Pesticide Off Market
Tuesday, February 11

Federal Hate Crime Charges Against El Paso Walmart Suspect Only the Beginning of Justice and Healing
Saturday, February 8

Migrants Deported By Trump Administration Have Been Killed Upon Returning To Dangerous Conditions In Home Country
Wednesday, February 5

Member Highlight: Vilma Seymour

All over the country, women are rising with a vision of making an impact in their communities. Vilma Seymour is no exception. As president of the Richmond Region LULAC Council #4614, Vilma has served her community with tenacity and paved the way for young Latino leaders through LULAC’s Ford Driving Dreams initiative. Vilma was recently invited as a featured speaker to the Richmond Times-Dispatch, “Strong Voices,” a luncheon program to honor local Latina leaders for their commitment. Vilma’s story and perseverance is inspirational, and LULAC is grateful for your leadership and service.

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