La Liga: Weekly Newsletter Issue No.

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February 15, 2020 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

Our Top Story

Here is what you should know.
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 In Action
Events and more ways to get involved with LULAC.

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.
Submit your local event or stay up-to-date with our LULAC Calendar.
Empower Through Access
Programs and opportunities to bring back to your communities.

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

jobs@naacpldf.org 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

Support these programs and others by donating today!

In Latino News
Have you heard?
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
Do you have a story for us? Let us know!
At Hand: Highlights of the Week
Engage with us online and share your stories.

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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Telemundo, our presenting partner

of the LULAC Presidential Town
Hall, shares a spanish-language
Young adults all over the country are getting ready
broadcast for all our spanish- for the Emerge Latino Conference.
speaking community members.
 We are proud to see partners, like LNESC Austin,
promoting their GWG Workshops!

LULAC Youth Council #1137 has been hard at

work to raise donations for seniors.

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