Latino Victory is packing its pop-up banners and posters and driving to Philadelphia to partake in the Democratic National Convention. While the majority of our time is spent working hard to ensure that Latinos are elected to office and to empower the Latino community, we also take time to host and attend events designed to offer a space for open dialogue and networking.
When we convene in Philadelphia—chilling out, maxing, relaxing, all cool*—Latino Victory will join giant Google, the German Marshall Fund and Latinos Unidos, an all-star list of Latino organizations, to host a variety of star-studded panels, receptions and a concert. We are equally excited about all of the Latino events that will be showcased at the convention, and we would like to share with you a detailed list so that you can participate and make the most of this historic convention.
Of note, we want to highlight the Latinos Unidos Celebration, which is a large-scale event organized by top Latino organizations and promises a spectacular night of unity lead by Los Lobos and appearances by special guests. We hope you will gather along with us on this night to uplift the Latino community and ensure that Latino issues are showcased in this Convention.
Please be on the lookout on Latino Victory’s Facebook and Twitter posts, as we plan to update this events list as soon as we find the next amazing event. Also, if you are hosting an event, please send us the details and we will run it on our weekly social media updates.
¡Hasta pronto!
*Credit: Will Smith/DJ Jazzy Jeff
DNC Unplugged Latino Style Party-of-the-Year
Hosts: Al Día in Partnership with The Philadelphia History Museum
Why bother: Ticket proceeds will go to a great cause—the Al Día Foundation, which promotes advancements in journalism and multicultural communities. Also, open bar, unlimited food, and the opportunity to learn about Philadelphia’s riveting history.
Date: July 23, 2016
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Location: Philadelphia History Museum 15 South 7th Street
Philadelphia, PA, 19106
*Information here.
DNC Hispanic Caucus
Host: DNC
Why bother: This is a valuable opportunity to hear from the DNC Hispanic Caucus have a conversation about the issues Hispanics care about in this election.
Date: July 25, 2016
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: Philadelphia Convention Center
Hill Latino: Latino Leaders on Energy
Host: The Hill, The Latino Coalition and CHLI
Why bother: Environment and energy are two top Latino voter priority issues. Join The Hill Latino and The Latino Coalition for a conversation on how energy and environment issues will shape the Latino vote and the economy. Featured speakers include U.S. Rep. Henry Cuéllar (D-TX) and former New Mexico governor Bill Richardson.
Date: July 25, 2016
Time: 1:00pm-3:00pm
Location: The Hill’s Hub at City View
30 S. 17th Street
Philadelphia, PA
Latino Victory Project and The German Marshall Fund
Date: July 25, 2016
Time: 4:00pm-6:00pm
Why bother: Senator Chris Murphy will lead a conversation about top issues of transatlantic importance, and you can meet and mingle with the panelists and guests at a reception following the discussion. Also, we suspect an array of scrumptious Latino canapés will be served.
Location: 2035 Delancey Street
Philadelphia, PA
UnCONVENTIONal: The Evolving Electorate: How Technology Empowers Today’s Voters
Hosts: Latino Victory Project, Google and Cornell Belcher
Why bother: You’ll get to hear from top Latino political and tech leaders in a panel, and then party with them and with other all-stars at the post-panel reception. The panel will highlight fresh battleground state polling on the the changing nature of the electorate and the technological tools that are enabling voters to make informed decisions in the 2016 election. Also, it’s one of Latino Victory’s sponsored events, we rock and it’s free.
Date: July 26, 2016
Time: 2:00pm-5:00pm
People Powered by Politics Policy Forum
Host: Voto Latino
Why bother: It’s a conversation sponsored by Voto Latino. We know they’ll have outstanding featured speakers headlining an engaging program.
Date: July 26, 2016
Time: 2:30pm-5:00pm
Location: University of the Arts Terra Hall
211 South Broad St.
Philadelphia, PA
Latinos Unidos Celebration
Hosts: Democratic National Committee, National Council of La Raza, Mexican-American League of Defense and Educational Fund, Latino Victory Fund, League of United Latin American Citizens, LCLAA, National Hispanic Leadership Agenda, CHCI, Hispanic Federation and others.
Why bother: Reception? Yes. Live music? Celebrities? Yes. You? Don’t be late.
Date: July 26, 2016
Time: 10:00pm-1:00am
Location: Philadelphia Marriott
1201 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA
Ticket Information: http://www.latinosunited.org
National Hispanic Leadership Agenda Latino Priorities
Host: National Hispanic Leadership Agenda
Why bother: This is a great opportunity to hear from the premier coalition of Latino organizations, NHLA, and learn more about how they are working to elevate and and advance Latino priorities.
Date: July 27, 2016
Time: 8:30am-10:30am
Location: The Raben Respite
1218 Arch St.
Philadelphia, PA
DNC Hispanic Caucus
Host: DNC
Why bother: This is a valuable opportunity to hear from the DNC Hispanic Caucus have a conversation about the issues Hispanics care about in this election.
Date: July 27, 2016
Time: 10:00am-12:00pm
Location: Philadelphia Convention Center
Latino Victory Project Polling Data Release
Hosts: Latino Victory Project, The Hill and Latino Decisions
Why bother: Latino Victory is conducting a poll through Latino Decisions in 12 battleground states to determine how the campaign rhetoric is affecting Latino voter behavior. Our panel of pollsters and advocacy leaders will discuss the data in light of priority issues followed by a discussion on how these issues are being represented by the campaigns.
Date: July 27, 2015
Time: 2:00pm-3:00pm
Location: The Hill’s Hub at City View
30 S 17th St, 14th Floor
Philadelphia, PA
PODER PAC Reception: Honoring Latinas of the Clinton Campaign and Presenting Grace Ann Garcia Leadership Award
Host: PODER PAC & Host Committee
Why bother: Eva Longoria Baston will headline this Latina powerhouse reception. This is also the first Grace Ann Garcia Leadership Award presentation and it will be awarded to another Latina all-star, Amanda Rentería, Hillary for America’s national political director. Special guests feature more Latina leaders including Rep. Linda Sánchez, Rep. Lucille Roybal-Allard, Rep. Grace Napolitano, Rep. Loretta Sanchez, Rep. Norma Torres and Rep. Nydia Velazquez. Get your tickets before they’re sold out!
Date: Wednesday, July 27, 2016
Time: 2:00pm
Location: 1200 Market Street
Philadelphia, PA
Ticket information: http://bit.ly/29EolEJ
The Democratic National Committee Heritage Festival
Hosts: Democratic National Committee Heritage Council & The National Democratic Ethnic Coordinating Council
Why bother: Festivals that celebrate ethnic diversity and promote unity and harmony are just what this nation needs right now. The festival features VIP speakers, world cuisine, music and dance performances as well as family-friendly games. Sign us up, por favor.
Date: July 27, 2016
Time: 3:00pm-6:00pm
Location: 1800 Block of East Passynuk Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
*Find more information here.
BRAVE by Voto Latino
Host: Voto Latino
Why bother: This is part of an inspiration campaign that empowers and uplifts the Latino community. The future belongs to the brave.
Date: July 27, 2016
Time: 9:00pm-11:00pm
Location: Theater of Living Arts
334 South Street
Philadelphia, PA
