Highlights from Day One of the 2015 NCLR Annual Conference
Thousands of people have descended on Kansas City this weekend for the 2015 NCLR Annual Conference. The yearly gathering of Latinos is the largest of its kind and we are happy to be in the heart of the midwest, the hometown of our President and CEO, Janet Murguía. We’ve put together highlights of the first day
This year’s conference started with the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony of the National Latino Family Expo.
#NCLR15 has officially started! Welcome to #KansasCity! #KC pic.twitter.com/7S7ZP1Zx4U
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 11, 2015
Folks are lining up for the National #Latino Family Expo at #NCLR15! Come join the fun, #KansasCity! #KC pic.twitter.com/a6AooXNEZu — NCLR (@NCLR) July 11, 2015
#NCLR15‘s National Latino Family Expo! pic.twitter.com/C3c61qwyJD
— NCLR Events (@NCLREvents) July 11, 2015
#adorable! #NCLR15‘s Expo is kicking off! pic.twitter.com/x1HdKjtLdu — NCLR Events (@NCLREvents) July 11, 2015
LIVE on #Periscope: #NCLR15 Latino Family Expo Ribbon Cutting Ceremony https://t.co/4gRNTbd2B8
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 11, 2015
The ribbon cutting was a great way to start the day and kick off the Expo! #NCLR15 pic.twitter.com/xkKQkcDUr5 — NCLR Events (@NCLREvents) July 11, 2015
The ribbon is cut, and the National #Latino Family Expo is open! #NCLR15 pic.twitter.com/0VwJmopJT7
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 11, 2015
So honored to kick off this year’s National Latino Family Expo in my hometown of #KC! #NCLR15 pic.twitter.com/rWjo8fAzJk — Janet Murguía (@JMurguia_NCLR) July 11, 2015
Over at Advocacy Central in the Expo Hall, attendees showed their pride in voting and why they do so.
@GCI1919 votes for their family and civil rights! #NCLRVote #NCLR15 pic.twitter.com/mpZfHiZb8X
— NCLRCivicEngagement (@NCLREmpowers) July 11, 2015
Latina Power #NCLRVote @NCLR @DeliasList Advocacy Central @NHLI pic.twitter.com/mTu4lzu3FE — NCLRCivicEngagement (@NCLREmpowers) July 11, 2015
A little after noon, the Affiliate Luncheon got underway. We were joined by some remarkable speakers, including Gov. Jay Nixon, and our keynote speaker, Risa Lavizzo-Mourrey, president of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
The Affiliate Luncheon has started! You can watch it via our livestream at http://t.co/FMVtYqk6VS #NCLR15 pic.twitter.com/CoY2C3t9ZW
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 11, 2015
Thank you @RepCleaver for joining #NCLR15 and for the delivering the welcome/invocation at our Affiliate Lunch! pic.twitter.com/2cvZjFkj98 — NCLR (@NCLR) July 11, 2015
We’re honored to have @RenataSotoTN at the Affiliate Luncheon, her first #NCLR15 event as our Board Chair. pic.twitter.com/snaQi0W1nO — NCLR (@NCLR) July 11, 2015
“Every day @NCLR affiliates are leading, connecting, and changing communities to create opportunities for Latinos.” – Renata Sosa #NCLR15
— Latino Network (@latnet_PDX) July 11, 2015
.@MayorHollandKCK delivering a warm welcome to all #NCLR15 attendees. Thank you for the great hospitality! pic.twitter.com/i8HsokTucr
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 11, 2015
.@MayorSlyJames is always a crowd-pleaser. Thx for joining us today! We’re excited to be here in your city! #NCLR15 pic.twitter.com/tnVo5VKw5K — NCLR (@NCLR) July 11, 2015
Congrats @MAFpajarito & @GCI1919! The #Family strengthening awards are made possible by our donors. TY! #NCLR15 pic.twitter.com/wTEkFLuvrI
— NCLRamigos (@NCLRamigos) July 11, 2015
.GovJayNixon vetoes #SB224, which would bar #DACA students from A+ Scholarships. Thx for supporting #DACA recipients and their families! — NCLR (@NCLR) July 11, 2015
.@GovJayNixon: “#SB224 doesn’t value hard work or personal responsibility. That’s why I vetoed it.” #NCLR15 pic.twitter.com/TxTmd4pt0S
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 11, 2015
Mo Governor @GovJayNixon announcing at @NCLR he vetoed Senate Bill 224 this morning. Details on @41ActionNews pic.twitter.com/CIc1Z6D7V9
— Brian Abel (@BrianAbelTV) July 11, 2015
.@JMurguia_NCLR welcomes #NCLR15 Affiliate Luncheon attendees to #KansasCity, her hometown. pic.twitter.com/BpDbP8Ykgy — NCLR (@NCLR) July 11, 2015
Thank you @Risalavizzo for delivering today’s #NCLR15 keynote remarks on how we can build a culture of health. pic.twitter.com/ZJIffNduSj
— NCLR (@NCLR) July 11, 2015
After the Affiliate Luncheon, it was time for the first of several planned town halls. Today’s Education Town Hall was moderated by NBC News correspondent Miguel Almaguer. The town hall also featured Fernando Rojas, who was recently accepted to all eight Ivy League schools.
“The FAFSA process is a challenge of its own. It can be a snowball effect of complicated paperwork.” Fernando Rojas at #NCLR15
— NCLR Education (@NCLR_Education) July 11, 2015
Important discussion on not only getting #Latino students to #highered but make it to graduation and beyond #NCLR15 pic.twitter.com/sSOAFGZGds
— ambar calvillo (@ambarjac) July 11, 2015
Emily Gonzalez is a first gen college graduate and now works as an Americorps college success counselor #nclr15 pic.twitter.com/bmb1VAVhB1
— NCLR Education (@NCLR_Education) July 11, 2015
Nearly 50% of our Education Town Hall participants are the first in their family to attend college. ¡Si se puede! https://t.co/61IMnWN24h
— NCLR Education (@NCLR_Education) July 11, 2015
Inspired by Fernando Rojas. A 1st gen hs grad and son of Mexican immigrants, accepted into every Ivy League school! pic.twitter.com/QpLdBv4ZQc
— NCLR Education (@NCLR_Education) July 11, 2015
The Education Town Hall marked the last event of the conference for the day. Attendees were invited to the President’s Reception and a night of comedy featuring popular comedian Cristina Alonzo.
Performing at the @NCLR National Convention tonight. If you’re in Kansas City, come on out! Can’t wait! pic.twitter.com/U00a61Cgfs
— Cristela Alonzo (@cristela9) July 11, 2015
And, that was a wrap for day one. Look for more highlights from day two tomorrow evening! And, keep following #NCLR15 on Twitter for the latest updates from NCLR and our attendees!