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January 11, 2018
Barack and Michelle Obama Unveil Official Portraits, Ted Cruz Aims to Curb Union Time, and Mazie Hirono Says Time's Up for Nominees
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With just over a week before federal government funding runs out, House Republicans proposed a hard-line immigration policy that clashed with Trump’s talk the day before about a bipartisan deal. Negotiators say the Senate is closing in on a bipartisan deal which will include legal status for “Dreamers,” increased border security, and changes to family-based migration and the diversity visa lottery program. But Dems are getting pushback from pro-immigrant activists who worry they are poised to give too much away in a deal protecting “Dreamers.” What’s the GOP worried about this morning? Midterms. Congressman Darrell Issa (R-CA) announced he is retiring after nine terms in Congress, opening up yet another competitive House seat in California. A blue wave may just come from the West. Speaking of, Mr. West was in the building. Kanye was spotted touring the National Museum of African American History and Culture on Monday. In sports news, looks like one NFL team is straight outta diversity. A group that works closely with the NFL on its minority hiring has asked the league to investigate the Oakland Raiders for what it calls a possible violation of the Rooney Rule. Apparently, the team hired Jon Gruden as its coach before interviewing any candidates of color. Okay, I’ve got to run so I can get in line to purchase tickets for the upcoming Black Panther film before it’s sold out a full month before its release. Apparently, advance sales have set a new record for Fandango as the top seller among Marvel Cinematic Universe movies in the first 24 hours, topping Captain America: Civil War. Let’s get it. We’re kicking off Thursday with this...
  • Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) goes after Treasury Secretary Mnuchin -- again.
  • Official portraits of Obamas to be unveiled next month.
  • Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) intros bill to curb union time at the VA.
  • Michelle Obama heads to Indianapolis for talk.
  • Congressmen Rubén Gallego (D-AZ) and Ted Lieu (D-CA) call on Trump to take nuclear option off the table in dealing with North Korea.
  • Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) presses judicial nominee on sexual misconduct.
  • Indian American investment banker makes congressional run in CT.
  • Latino veteran looks to make big change with AZ gubernatorial run.
  • Meet the journo who beat out 13,000 applicants for the NYT’s “52 Places Traveler” job.
  • Shorenstein Center Announces Spring 2018 Fellows, A.M. Rosenthal Writer-in-Residence
  • Judge dismisses lawsuit against Fox News in sexual misconduct case.
  • The net neutrality fight hits the states.
  • The chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc.'s Board of Directors makes money moves.
  • Conservative watchdog group wants Colin Powell’s AOL emails.
  • PR names shadow congressional delegation to push for island statehood.
  • Congresswoman Marcia Fudge (D-OH) intros bill to help farmers.
  • House votes to exempt Native American-owned businesses on tribal land from National Labor Relations Act.
  • Justices Sonia Sotomayor and Neil Gorsuch are unlikely allies in police search cases. Read about it in Blogs.
  • Could the former African American Mayor of a Boston suburb be MA’s next governor? Read all about Setti Warren in Blogs.
Naomi Campbell last month expressing support for "Dreamers" and DACA legislation.
Solidarity Strategies' Chuck Rocha Florida casual for an interview on Fox and Friends.
Maxine Waters Goes After Mnuchin -- Again 
Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-CA) is still reclaiming her time. On Wednesday (which also happened to be Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner’s birthday), she and some of her fellow Democratic colleagues on the House Financial Services Committee sent Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin a letter regarding Russia, Deutsche Bank, and Trump associates and family members’ legal exposure for money laundering activities. This comes on the heels of former chief strategist Steve Bannon saying to Fire and Fury author Michael Wolff that Trump campaign officials and family members have legal exposure because of money laundering. Bannon was quoted as saying, “It all goes through Duetche Bank and the Kushner (expletive).” In the letter, the lawmakers write, “This troubling account from a Trump campaign official underscores the need for your compliance with our request for information.” Waters is also calling for Mnuchin’s recusal from all official business having to do with law enforcement or regulatory matters related to the president, Trump campaign officials, Trump family members, or his associates. Other members who signed include Al Green (D-TX), Gwen Moore (D-WI), Ed Perlmutter (D-CO), and Daniel Kildee (D-MI). See the full letter here.
Cruz Intros Bill to Curb VA Union Time
Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) on Wednesday introduced the Veterans, Employees, and Taxpayers (VET) Protection Act, which would require the Secretary of the Department of Veterans Affairs to accurately keep track of how much “official time” their employees use and submit an annual report to Congress and the Office of Personnel Management. “Official time” is when federal employees conduct union business. “Meeting the needs of veterans – not union activity – should be the top priority of the VA and its employees,” Cruz said. “The VA must prioritize care for our veterans over the VA bureaucracy.” The American Federation of Government Employees, however, said that “[t]his bill does nothing to improve the care of veterans. It silences workers, denies employees the ability to choose their own representatives, and tries to make it impossible for the union to represent VA workers – one-third of whom are veterans.” Cruz’s bill is the companion to legislation introduced in the House by Congressman Jodey Arrington (R-TX). Click here to see the bill.
Gallego and Lieu Tell Trump to Put the Button Away
Congressmen Rubén Gallego (D-AZ) and Ted Lieu (D-CA) -- both military veterans -- have authored an op-ed for Foreign Policy magazine calling on Donald Trump to take the nuclear option off the table when it comes to North Korea. The Congressmen cautioned Trump that the Department of Defense said that launching a military assault on North Korea to destroy their nuclear arsenal would require a costly and deadly ground assault. Citing the Congressional Research Service’s estimate that 300,000 people would be killed in the first few days of fighting, the Congressmen say that “with all nuclear deterrence campaigns, the only way to truly win is not to play. … Any attempt to destroy that arsenal would present [North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un] with a classic “use it or lose it” scenario, likely precipitating a nuclear exchange. Alternatively, Kim could choose to respond conventionally with thousands of rockets and artillery pieces, killing tens or hundreds of thousands of U.S., Japanese, and South Korean civilians and military personnel. In either scenario, we lose even if we “win” in a strictly military sense.” They call on the administration to continue to explore non-military options for North Korea. See the must-read op-ed here.
Senator Bob Menéndez (D-NJ) on Tuesday speaking with reporters about immigration reform legislation and a DREAM Act bill.
"Dreamer" Sayra Lozano on Tuesday pushing for DACA legislation and having a cafecito cubano with Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen (R-FL).
Official Portraits of Barack and Michelle Obama Unveiled Next Month
Mark your calendars. The Smithsonian will unveil the official portraits of former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama next month. The Obamas will participate in a private ceremony on February 12th at the National Portrait Gallery. Artist Kehinde Wiley, who is best known for his vibrant, large-scale paintings of African Americans, was chosen by the National Portrait Gallery to paint the former commander-in-chief. Amy Sherald, an artist based in Baltimore, was selected to paint Michelle Obama. The pair of portraits will join the “America’s Presidents” exhibition at the gallery in Washington as part of its permanent installation. More here.
Michelle Obama Heads to Indianapolis
Former First Lady Michelle Obama is heading to Indianapolis next month to speak at an event hosted by the Women's Fund of Central Indiana. The group will host "A Moderated Conversation with Former First Lady Michelle Obama" on February 13th. Ticket prices will range from $25 to $500, but The Women’s Fund has made 500 free tickets available to organizations that serve women and girls who may not otherwise be able to attend. Former Mills College President -- a liberal arts college for women -- and former Eli Lilly executive Alecia DeCoudreaux will serve as the moderator. FLOTUS44 has made the rounds on the speaking circuit, delivering clear messages of empowering women and maintaining dignity across social media. She has yet to mention anyone directly when discussing the polarizing political environment. Given that she will be in VP Mike Pence’s backyard, we’ll stay tuned and give you a recap of the conversation. More on the event here.
Hip Hop Caucus President Rev. Lennox Yearwood and SVP Mustafa Santiago AliJr., meeting with Congressman Tony Cárdenas (D-CA),on Tuesday to talk immigration, gun violence, police brutality, and other issues.
Joy Villa on Sunday wearing black in support of women fighting sexual harassment.
Hirono Presses Nominee on Court Rulings, Sexual Misconduct
In a hearing Wednesday, Senator Mazie Hirono (D-HI) directly asked Donald Trump’s nominee for a seat on the Fifth Circuit if he had ever made unwanted requests for sexual favors or settled any sexual harassment claims against him. Judge 
Kurt Engelhardt answered no to both questions. Hirono tweeted later that afternoon, “Starting today, I'm asking nominees to our courts, under oath, whether or not they have a history of sexual assault or harassment. Like in other industries, our judges are in positions of power & #TimesUp.” The Senator went on to press Engelhardt for an explanation on why he rejected a 2004 case brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission on behalf of a female security officer at Rite Aid who claimed her male co-workers cupped her breasts, asked to go home with her and brushed up against her. “You denied her claim because you found the harassment was neither ‘severe nor physically threatening and the plaintiff liked her job and performed well in it,’” Hirono quoted Engelhardt’s ruling. “Is it your view that a woman who likes her job or does her job well cannot bring a claim because it has not interfered with work performance?” Engelhardt emphatically told the Senator he did not agree. “There are a number of other factors that go into making it a compensable claim. It’s not as simple as submission to that type of egregious conduct,” he replied. Read more on the exchange here.

Booker Back in Alabama
Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) returned to Alabama Wednesday for the first time since campaigning for newly elected Senator Doug Jones (D-AL). The 48-year-old newly appointed member of the Senate Judiciary Committee gave the keynote address at the National Baptist Convention’s winter meeting in Mobile. Some political observers say the Senator's visit is smart politics if he’s planning on a 2020 run. He will need to curry support in the Deep South where Democratic primaries are dominated by Black voters -- namely, Black women. More here.
The Net Neutrality Fight Heads to the States
In response to the FCC’s vote last month to end net neutrality, lawmakers in at least six states, including CA and NY, have introduced bills that would forbid internet providers to block or slow down sites or online services. Legislators in several other states, including NC, IL, MA, NE, RI, and WA are weighing similar action as well. By passing their own law, the state lawmakers say, they would ensure that consumers would find the content of their choice, maintain a diversity of voices online, and protect businesses from having to pay fees to reach users. But the NYT cautions that the bills are still in the early stages and could face roadblocks. Many similar efforts by states to restore broadband privacy rules that Congress repealed last year have stalled or been scrapped. Moreover, any such state law could be challenged in courts. This battle is also surfacing in midterm battles. California Senate Leader Kevin de León said net neutrality would be a major issue in his campaign against Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) in the Democratic primary this year. He said a net neutrality bill he had introduced, one of two in California, had the backing of tech companies and many consumers in his state. For the record, Feinstein has criticized the FCC’s vote. FCC Commissioner Mignon Clyburn spoke out this week at CES in Las Vegas, criticizing Chair Ajit Pai’s rollback. “What I've been saying a lot is the FCC does not have the final word, and thank goodness for that. We've got a number of parties who said they will challenge this decision in court,” she said. More here.
Reverend Al Sharpton at AT&T headquarters in Dallas meeting with company CEO Randall Stephenson and Tanya Lombard.
Women's March organizers Sarah Sophie Flicker and Paola Mendoza celebrating a year of activism and friendship.
Investment Banker Makes Run for Congress
A Republican Indian American investment banker is hoping to oust incumbent Congressman Jim Himes (D-CT) who has represented the 4th Congressional District since January 2009. Harry Arora has been a partner in Northlander Commodity Advisors -- a London-based firm that specializes in energy trading -- since 2012. In 2006, he founded his own energy fund, ARCIM Advisors, after more than a decade on Wall Street, including seven years at Enron, where he rose to the rank of VP. “My understanding of economics and policy framework will allow me to propose thoughtful policies to reverse the harm being inflicted by current policies. After a successful business career, I want to serve the public cause. I consider that my duty,” Arora said in a statement. The 48-year-old earned his MBA from the University of Texas and his MPA from Harvard. The Republican primary for the seat is scheduled for August 14th. So far he is the only candidate from the party to enter the fray. More here.
Latino Veteran Aims to Flip Arizona Governorship
Hoping to capture on the changing demographic landscape of Arizona, David García, a Latino veteran running for the Democratic nomination for Governor, has started the year swinging. While García declared his candidacy in 2017, he has received additional attention in the last days for his strong response to current AZ Governor Doug Ducey's State of the State address. “This governor, like our president, would like us to believe that everything is going just great. We know that this isn’t true. We know that this system is broken,” said García. At 17, García enlisted in the U.S. Army infantry, where he was trained as a chemical warfare specialist, qualified as an expert marksman, and received the Army Achievement Medal and the Humanitarian Award. The Arizona State University grad was the first in his family to finish college, and he then received both a Master’s and doctorate from the University of Chicago. García served as a research analyst for the Arizona State Senate and led the Arizona Department of Education as Associate Superintendent. He is currently a Professor in the Mary Lou Fulton Teachers College at Arizona State University. García will face off against AZ state Senator Steve Farley and Kelly Fryer, CEO of YWCA Southern Arizona, in the August primary. More here.
 PR Governor Ricardo Rosselló on Tuesday meeting with Senator Patty Murray (D-WA) on Capitol Hill to discuss Medicaid funding parity for the island.
Activist and Our Revolution President Nina Turner on Monday with Our Revolution South Carolina Vice Chair Lucero Mesa.
Harvard’s Shorenstein Center Announces Spring 2018 Fellows, A.M. Rosenthal Writer-in-Residence
The Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy, based at the Harvard Kennedy School, has announced their 2018 Spring Fellows and the A.M. Rosenthal Writer-in-Residence. Making the list is The New Yorker’s Jelani Cobb, who is also a journalism professor at Columbia University. Cobb writes about race, politics, history, and culture. He is also the author of The Substance of Hope: Barack Obama and the Paradox of Progress, To the Break of Dawn: A Freestyle on the Hip Hop Aesthetic, and The Devil and Dave Chappelle and Other Essays. Dipayan Ghosh is a Fellow at New America, where he works on digital privacy, artificial intelligence, and civil rights. A computer scientist by training, Ghosh until recently worked on global privacy and public policy issues at Facebook. Prior to Facebook, Ghosh was a technology and economic policy advisor at the White House for President Barack Obama. He served across the Office of Science & Technology Policy and the National Economic Council, where he worked on issues concerning big data’s impact on consumer privacy and the digital economy. While at the Shorenstein Center, Ghosh will write about algorithmic discrimination, AI, and civil rights. Hossein Derakhshan is a joint Fellow with the MIT Media Lab and the Shorenstein Center for Spring 2018. He is an Iranian Canadian writer and researcher who focuses on the long-term socio-political impacts of media and technology. Other Fellows include NPR’s former Political Correspondent Elizabeth Arnold; former FCC Chair Tom Wheeler; founding partner of Invisible Hand, Genevieve Roth, and the author of the forthcoming book Heartland: A Daughter of the Working Class Reconciles an American Divide, Sarah Smarsh. Learn more about them all here.
NYT ‘Round the World Job Goes To ...
Journalist Jada Yuan has been chosen by the NYT as their "52 Places Traveler," a job that will take her to each of the Times’ recommended, “52 Places to Go in 2018.” The Yale grad -- who beat out 13,000 other applicants -- will crisscross the globe, trekking from New Orleans, the top spot on the list, to Fiji, Iceland, Ypres, and 48 other destinations. Yuan is a contributing editor at New York magazine and Vulture, writing primarily about culture, entertainment, and celebrities, in both long-form features and regular online posts. Her work has appeared in Vogue, Elle, Glamour, Lucky, Marie Claire, Cosmopolitan, the Sunday Telegraph, Bullet, and Man of the World. Fun fact, she is a descendent of Yuan Shikai, the first President of the Republic of China. Congrats, Jada! More here.
Lawsuit Against Fox News in Sexual Misconduct Case Dismissed
Back in July of last year, The Beat DC told you that former Fox News executive Francisco Cortés had filed a lawsuit against his former employer, saying that the network and Tamara Holder, a Fox News on-air contributor who had accused Cortés of sexual harassment, had violated a settlement agreement he had with his accuser. On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Robert Sweet threw out Cortés’ lawsuit, saying that the complaint "alleges a conspiracy theory involving [Fox] Defendants, The New York Times, [the law firm of] Paul, Weiss, and others worthy of its own Martin Scorsese thriller.” The lawsuit, which asked for damages of $48 million, said that the network and Holder’s remarks to the NYT about the case violated the agreement -- which stipulated that Holder would not “publish or cause to be published any statements” that portrayed him “in an unreasonable light” -- and destroyed Cortés’ reputation in the TV business. More here.
Dr. Meika Roberson last month with her brother, Touré, who interviewed her for his podcast.
Congressman Darren Soto (D-FL) on Tuesday meeting with "Dreamers" from FL to lobby for DACA legislation.
CBCF Board Chair Lands Major Development Deal
The Chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus Foundation Inc.'s Board of Directors, Don Peebles, is making major money moves. Earlier this month, the millionaire developer received approval for a $1.2 billion project in downtown Los Angeles. The site will include two hotels – operated by SLS and Mondrian – 250 condos, 425 rental units, retail, public space, and a charter elementary school. The centerpiece tower will rise 88 stories, making it one of the loftiest skyscrapers on the West Coast. Peebles, whose net worth is reportedly $700 million, is the Founder and Chairman of the Peebles Corporation -- a national, privately held real estate investment and development company with a multi-billion dollar portfolio of projects in NY, DC, Philadelphia, Boston, and Miami. More here.
Conservative Group Wants Colin Powell’s AWOL AOL Emails
A conservative watchdog group -- Cause of Action Institute -- wants to recover emails former Secretary of State Colin Powell sent during his four years as America's top diplomat more than a decade ago. In a ruling Tuesday, U.S. District Court Judge Trevor McFadden said the group can proceed with its suit despite the DOJ's arguments that the litigation is fruitless. Lawyers for the State Department noted that Powell's representative told the agency that there were no emails left from the period in Powell's AOL account, which had been closed for several years. AOL's General Counsel told a House committee that AOL's system had no emails from Powell's tenure as Secretary from 2001 to 2005. Powell used a private email address for his work-related emails. He defended his email use as part of an effort to try to bring the State Department into the internet era in the early part of the previous decade. "I was not aware at the time of any requirement for private, unclassified exchanges to be treated as official records," Powell said. More here.
#TBT in Pics
Congressman Adriano Espaillat (D-NY) in his green card photo. A native of the Dominican Republic, the Congressman arrived in the United States at age nine.
Throwback to 1993, when Senate Majority Leader George Mitchell looked on as Senator Carol Moseley Braun and Vice President Dan Quayle reenacted her swearing in as the first Black female Senator.
House Votes to Exempt Native American-Owned Businesses on Tribal Land from National Labor Relations Act
Yesterday, the House voted to exempt Native American-owned businesses operating on tribal land from the National Labor Relations Act, meaning that workers at those places of employment would no longer have a right to form a union under federal law. The vote on the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act came as a part of a bill by Senator Jeff Flake (R-AZ) related to Southwest tribal water rights. During a hearing on the bill last year, Tribal leaders called on Congress to adopt the Tribal Labor Sovereignty Act. Navajo Nation Council Delegate Nathaniel Brown said that the legislation would treat tribes as self-governing entities when it comes to handling labor-related issues. “What this bill does is it will give the nation the parity that we want,” Brown said after the hearing. “It will strengthen who we are as a sovereign Indian nation.” After yesterday’s vote, Congressman Bobby Scott (D-VA) said the vote "strips hundreds of thousands of workers employed at Indian-owned enterprises — such as casinos, hotels, and mines — of their voice in the workplace and the protections under the National Labor Relations Act." More here.
Puerto Rico Names Shadow Congressional Delegation
Puerto Rico Resident Commissioner Congresswoman Jenniffer González (R) yesterday announced that Governor Ricardo Rosselló (D) has, again, named a shadow congressional delegation to make the case for island statehood. The delegation includes former Governor Carlos Romero Barceló (D) and Zoraida Fonalledas (R) as shadow Senators; and former Governor Pedro Rosselló González (D); former Governor Luis Fortuño (R); former President of the Senate of Puerto Rico Charles Rodríguez (D); former Chief of the U.S. Office of Citizenship Alfonso Aguilar (R); and baseball Hall of Famer Iván 'Pudge' Rodríguez (I) as shadow Representatives. Rosselló said that because of the lack of federal support for Puerto Rico's recovery after the hurricanes, "everyone has seen not only on a theory level, but on a pragmatic level, what it means to be a second-class citizen. ... The opportunity was there to show that we were going to be treated equally, and by and large there has been a demonstration that we weren’t," said Rosselló. The Commission will lobby Congress to pass a law that will give Puerto Ricans a chance to decide whether they want statehood or not. More here.
Marcia Fudge Intros Bill to Help Farmers
On Wednesday, Congresswoman Marcia Fudge (D-OH) joined Congressman John Faso (R-NY) and introduced bipartisan legislation to improve conservation programs for farmers. The pair says the Healthy Fields and Farm Economies Act would give USDA the tools and authority to measure, evaluate, and report on conservation program outcomes to better serve farmers, protect natural resources, and provide a greater return on investment for taxpayers. Each year, USDA invests billions of dollars in conservation through a number of farm bill programs which help farmers maintain productive and sustainable fields and protect at-risk and marginal lands from degradation. “The next farm bill presents a critical opportunity to invest in farmer-led conservation efforts to protect our shared natural resources,” said Fudge. More here.
FOMO
Today, 5:30P: The Congressional Asian Pacific American Staff Association, the Congressional Black Associates, the Congressional Hispanic Staff Association, and the Senate Black Legislative Staff Caucus sponsor a happy hour to kickoff and welcome members to the new year. Hawk 'n' Dove. 329 Pennsylvania Ave S.E.
Monday, January 15th, 8:30A: The National Action Network sponsors the Martin Luther King Jr. Breakfast. Mayflower Hotel, DC.
Monday, January 15th, 9P: The NAACP IMAGE Awards on MLK Day. Hosted by actor Anthony Anderson. Labor organizer and civil rights leader William Lucy to be honored with Chairman’s Award. Live on TV One. 
Thursday, January 25th, 5P: The Astraea Lesbian Foundation for Justice celebrates 40 years, DC Creating Change Cocktail Reception. Click here for more information and to RSVP.
Friday, January 26th, 12P: The Congressional Hispanic Staff Association hosts a roundtable discussion with Mexico’s Ambassador to the U.S., Gerónimo Gutiérrez. Capitol Visitors Center, SVC 212-210.
Monday, January 29th, 10A: A memorial service for trailblazing civil rights journalist Simeon Booker is being held at the Washington National Cathedral, 3101 Wisconsin Avenue, N.W. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Simeon Booker Scholarship at Youngstown State University. All gifts designated for this minority scholarship are matched by the Youngstown State U Foundation. Click here for more information.
Tuesday, February 13th, 7P: The Women’s Fund of Central Indiana hosts “A Moderated Conversation with Former First Lady Michelle Obama." Bankers Life Fieldhouse, 125 South Pennsylvania Street, Indianapolis. Tickets go on sale Friday, January 12th at 10A. Click here for more information and click here to purchase tickets.
Wednesday, February 21st - Friday, February 23rd: The NFL, along with Morehouse College and the Ross Initiative in Sports for Equality (RISE), hosts a program in Atlanta to educate athletes on how to develop and implement effective advocacy platforms that positively impact society. Click here for more information
Thursday, February 22nd: The Power Rising: Building an Agenda for Black Women summit. Atlanta. Click here for more information and to register
Thursday, February 22nd - Wednesday, February 28th: The National Hispanic Caucus of State Legislators 15th National Summit. Chicago. Click here for more information and to register.
Saturday, February 24th: The Association for the Study of African American Life and History hosts the 92nd Annual Black History Month Luncheon. Washington Renaissance Hotel, 999 9th Street, N.W. Click here for more information and to register.
Wednesday, March 7th - Saturday, March 10th: The 2018 Black Enterprise Women of Power Summit. Orlando, FL. Click here for more information and to register.
Saturday, March 10th, 9A: Latina Circle’s conference, Amplify: Moving from Intention to Acción. Northeastern University, Boston, MA. Click here for more information and to register.
Tuesday, March 13th, 7P: The National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials presents Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (D-NY) with the 2018 Edward R. Roybal Award for Outstanding Public Service during the organization’s annual Edward R. Roybal Legacy Gala in DC. JW Marriott, 1331 Pennsylvania Avenue, N.W. Click here for more information and to purchase tickets.
Wednesday, April 18th - Saturday, April 21st: The National Action Network hosts its annual conference, this year commemorating the 50th anniversary of the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr. Sheraton Times Square, NYC. Click here for more information
Thursday, April 19th: The University of North Dakota sponsors a conference on the Dakota Access Pipeline and the Standing Rock protests. Click here for more information.
Wednesday, June 6th - Saturday, June 9th: The Black Enterprise Entrepreneurs Summit. Charlotte, NC. More than 1,000 CEOs, investors, and business experts are expected to attend. Click here for more information and to register
Saturday, July 7th - Tuesday, July 10th: The 2018 UnidosUS annual conference, DC. Click here for more information and to register.
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