{"id":132362,"date":"2022-07-07T16:11:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-07T01:26:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/english-unidosus-2022-annual-conference-held-in-san-antonio-tx-from-july-9-11\/"},"modified":"2022-07-07T16:20:02","modified_gmt":"2022-07-07T20:20:02","slug":"la-conferencia-anual-2022-de-unidosus-tendra-lugar-en-san-antonio-texas-del-9-al-11-de-julio","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/la-conferencia-anual-2022-de-unidosus-tendra-lugar-en-san-antonio-texas-del-9-al-11-de-julio\/","title":{"rendered":"UnidosUS 2022 Annual Conference Held in San Antonio, TX from July 9 &#8211; 11"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><![CDATA[\n\/* Style Definitions *\/\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n.prngen2{\nPADDING-RIGHT:0.17em; PADDING-LEFT:0.17em; VERTICAL-ALIGN: TOP; BORDER-TOP:black 1pt; BORDER-RIGHT:black 1pt; BORDER-BOTTOM:black 1pt; BORDER-LEFT:black 1pt\n}\n.prnml4{\nMARGIN-TOP:0em; MARGIN-RIGHT:0em; MARGIN-BOTTOM:0em; MARGIN-LEFT:0.33em !IMPORTANT\n}\n.prnbcc{\nBORDER-COLLAPSE: COLLAPSE; BORDER-TOP:1pt  black; BORDER-RIGHT:1pt  black; BORDER-BOTTOM:1pt  black; BORDER-LEFT:1pt  black\n}\n.prntac{\nTEXT-ALIGN: CENTER\n}\n]]><\/style>\n<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i>More than 1,200 expected to attend the premier annual event devoted to the Latino community<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">WASHINGTON<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">July 6, 2022<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Each year the UnidosUS Annual Conference is the largest gathering of Latino advocates, community, and business leaders. This year, the conference will be held in-person for the first time in three years in <b><span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio, Texas<\/span> from <span class=\"xn-chron\">July 9<\/span> \u2013 11 at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio River Walk.<\/b><\/p>\n<p>Conference events include 15 workshops, four plenary sessions, networking opportunities, nightly receptions, a gala celebrating Latino leaders, and a MerXado where guests can shop and support local Hispanic-owned small businesses.<\/p>\n<p>Notable speakers include President and CEO of UnidosUS Janet Murgu\u00eda, U.S. Surgeon General <span class=\"xn-person\">Vivek H. Murthy<\/span>, MD, MBA, Governor of Arkansas Asa Hutchinson, Rep. <span class=\"xn-person\">Joaquin Castro<\/span>, Julie Ch\u00e1vez Rodriguez, and Producer of <i>Encanto <\/i><span class=\"xn-person\">Yvett Merino<\/span>, among many others.<\/p>\n<div>\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" class=\"prnbcc\">\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>WHAT:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">The 2022 UnidosUS Annual Conference &#8220;<i>Siempre Adelante<\/i>: Our Quest for Equity.&#8221; Details and the latest conference schedule are available on the <a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3587446-1&amp;h=531642278&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unidosus.org%2Fconference%2F&amp;a=UnidosUS+Conference+website\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"prnews_a\" rel=\"nofollow\">UnidosUS Conference website<\/a><u>.<\/u> Press is welcome to join the events outlined below.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>WHEN:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Saturday, July 9 to Monday, July 11<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>WHERE:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">Grand Hyatt San Antonio Riverwalk, 600 E Market St, San Antonio, TX 78205. Press Room: 3rd floor Room: Travis A, B.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>HOW:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3587446-1&amp;h=1343509583&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fcvent.me%2FP5nGmG&amp;a=Media+should+register+by+filling+out+this+form\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"prnews_a\" rel=\"nofollow\">Media should register by filling out this form<\/a>. Please ensure that all members of your crew RSVP.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\"><b>NOTE:<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<td class=\"prngen2\" colspan=\"1\" rowspan=\"1\">\n<p class=\"prnml4\"><span class=\"prnews_span\">To enter the conference, you will need to show a COVID-19 vaccination card or a negative PCR test result taken within the previous 24 \u2013 48 hours. Please give yourself extra time for COVID-19 and security screenings.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p><i>The press is welcome to join the following events. For more details, <\/i><i><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3587446-1&amp;h=2547260378&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unidosus.org%2Fconference%2Fschedule%2F&amp;a=please+visit+the+UnidosUS+Conference+website.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">please visit the UnidosUS Conference website.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"prntac\"><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">Saturday, July 9<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.<\/span> | Changemakers Breakfast<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Featuring major partnership announcement between UnidosUS and <span class=\"xn-person\">Mi Familia Vota<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.<\/span> | National Affiliate Luncheon<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Featuring an In Memoriam to the victims of <span class=\"xn-location\">Uvalde<\/span> and Janet Murgu\u00eda&#8217;s Keynote Address<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.<\/span> | Plenary <\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Racial Equity: Weaving the Latino Narrative into the American Story. Featuring remarks by the Hon. <span class=\"xn-person\">Joaquin Castro<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">6 p.m. to 8 p.m.<\/span> | A Celebration of Service<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i><span class=\"xn-person\">Charles K. Kamasaki<\/span> retirement reception featuring notable remarks (via video) by colleagues from over the last 30+ years of his career at UnidosUS<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"prntac\"><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">Sunday, July 10<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">8:30 a.m. to 9:45 a.m.<\/span> | Affiliate Leadership Breakfast<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>A discussion on Building Equity through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Funding<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.<\/span> | Latinas Luncheon<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Featuring Julie Ch\u00e1vez Rodriguez as Keynote with performance by Adassa, voice of <span class=\"xn-location\">Dolores<\/span> in Encanto, and panelists <span class=\"xn-person\">Yvett Merino<\/span>, Producer, Encanto, and First Lady of <span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio<\/span>, and <span class=\"xn-person\">Erika Prosper<\/span> <\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.<\/span> | Plenary <\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Policy Update: From the States to the Federal Landscape: Opportunities for Progress for Latinos in 2022<\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"prntac\"><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">Monday, July 11<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">9:15 a.m. to 10:45 a.m.<\/span> | Plenary<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Latinx IncluXion: DEI Includes Latinos: How is DEI Showing Up for Latinos in the Workplace. <\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">11:00 a.m. &#8211; 12:00 p.m.<\/span> | Launch of UnidosUS Education Report<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>UnidosUS will launch an education report detailing how the COVID-19 pandemic had disproportionate impacts on Latino students and their families.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.<\/span> | Latinx IncluXion Luncheon<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Featuring HHS Assistant Secretary <span class=\"xn-person\">January Contreras<\/span>, DOE Assistant Secretary <span class=\"xn-person\">Roberto Rodriguez<\/span>, and AK Governor <span class=\"xn-person\">Asa Hutchinson<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.<\/span> | Plenary<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>We Should Talk About Bruno: Putting the Spotlight on Latino Mental Health. Featuring HHS Assistant Secretary <span class=\"xn-person\">January Contreras<\/span> and US Surgeon General Dr. <span class=\"xn-person\">Vivek Murthy<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><b><span class=\"xn-chron\">7 p.m. to 9 p.m.<\/span> | Awards Gala and Dinner<\/b><\/p>\n<p><i>Awards Gala honorees include Eduardo D<\/i><i>\u00edaz, <span class=\"xn-person\">Rosie Castro<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Jean Guerrero<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-person\">Tom Espinoza<\/span>, and Iv\u00e1n &#8220;Pudge&#8221; Rodr\u00edguez.<\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>About UnidosUS<br \/><\/b><b><i>UnidosUS<\/i><\/b><i>, previously known as NCLR (National Council of La Raza), is the nation&#8217;s largest Hispanic civil rights and advocacy organization. Through its unique combination of expert research, advocacy, programs, and an <\/i><i><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3587446-1&amp;h=1708994126&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.unidosus.org%2Faffiliates%2F&amp;a=Affiliate+Network\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Affiliate Network<\/a><\/i><i>\u00a0of nearly 300 community-based organizations across <span class=\"xn-location\">the United States<\/span> and <span class=\"xn-location\">Puerto Rico<\/span>, UnidosUS simultaneously challenges the social, economic, and political barriers that affect Latinos at the national and local levels. For more than 50 years, UnidosUS has united communities and different groups seeking common ground through collaboration, and that share a desire to make our country stronger. For more information on UnidosUS, visit <\/i><i><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3587446-1&amp;h=1976226302&amp;u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.unidosus.org%2F&amp;a=www.unidosus.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">www.unidosus.org<\/a><\/i><i>\u00a0or follow us on <\/i><i><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3587446-1&amp;h=1863858438&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fweareunidosus%2F&amp;a=Facebook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Facebook<\/a><\/i><i>, <\/i><i><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3587446-1&amp;h=2880401764&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Finstagram.com%2Fweareunidosus%2F%3Fhl%3Den&amp;a=Instagram\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Instagram<\/a><\/i><i>, and <\/i><i><a href=\"https:\/\/c212.net\/c\/link\/?t=0&amp;l=en&amp;o=3587446-1&amp;h=1799267361&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Ftwitter.com%2Fweareunidosus&amp;a=Twitter\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\">Twitter<\/a><\/i><i>. <\/i><\/p>\n<p><b>Contact:<\/b>\u00a0Beth Melena, <a href=\"mailto:news@unidosus.org\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\" rel=\"nofollow\">news@unidosus.org\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>SOURCE  National Council of La Raza<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"xn-content\">\n<p class=\"prntac\"><i>More than 1,200 expected to attend the premier annual event devoted to the Latino community<\/i><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"xn-location\">WASHINGTON<\/span>, <span class=\"xn-chron\">July 6, 2022<\/span> \/PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE\/ &#8212; Each year the UnidosUS Annual Conference is the largest gathering of Latino advocates, community, and business leaders. This year, the conference will be held in-person for the first time in three years in <b><span class=\"xn-location\">San Antonio, Texas<\/span> from <span class=\"xn-chron\">July 9<\/span> \u2013 11 at the Grand&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-132362","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-gobierno-y-politica"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132362","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=132362"}],"version-history":[{"count":"1","href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132362\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":132381,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/132362\/revisions\/132381"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=132362"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=132362"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/hispanicprwire.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=132362"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}