The Latino Vote – Engaging Our Community, Making Our Voices Heard

Recorded live Sept. 13, 2016 The number of Latino eligible voters grows each year, and political parties, candidates, and advocacy organizations keep searching for the silver bullet to tap into this constituent group. This session discussed the critical importance of the Latino community engaging in the political process this November, and the impact it can have on electing the next president, next Congress, and in local elections across the nation. Keynote Remarks: Sen. Robert Menendez Moderator: José Díaz-Balart, Telemundo and NBC News Anchor Panelists: Matt A. Barreto, Co-founder of Latino Decisions; Professor of Political Science & Chicano Studies at UCLA Maria Teresa Kumar, President and CEO, Voto Latino Arturo Vargas, Executive Director, NALEO Educational Fund