VIDEO OF THE DAY

PUBLIC FORUM
AGENDA

NLCI examined and showcased health and education programs making a positive difference in the lives of Latino children. Findings from the forum will be made available in the form of white papers next quarter.

Milagros from across the country were on display.

Josephine Garza, executive director NLCI, opened up the public forum.

Latino children and youth expressed their concerns at the forum. Here, Julia Reynoso of the Latin American Youth Center speaks of both barriers and opportunities in her community.

Lily Eskelson, vice present, National Education Association, highlights education issues surfacing around Hispanic youth.

PRESS CONFERENCE

Sen. Menendez (D-NJ) authored the 2009 El Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans resolution.

Sen. Hatch (R-UT) receives award from children for his support of the
El Dia de los Ninos: Celebrating Young Americans resolution since 1999.

Thanks to our sponors for making the 2009 celebration possible.

2008 Celebration:



From left to right: Juan Rubio of Nationwide Insurance, Diana Diaz of Univision, Georgina Salguero of Ford Motor Company Fund and Community Services, Anne L. Alonzo of Kraft Foods, Reg Weaver of National Education Association, Miguel & Maya characters, Josephine Garza of NLCI, Marty Castro of Aetna, Gloria Rodriguez and Carlos Santiago board members NLCI and Dalila Huarcacho representing youth of the Latin American Youth Center. Front row: Lucas Gaitan and Paola Rodriguez.

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