Building Wealth in a Troubled Economy: A Symposium on Latino Wealth-Building Opportunities
The National Council of La Raza (NCLR) invites you to attend this one-day gathering of advocates, researchers, policymakers, and other stakeholders as we create a new agenda to promote financial security among low-income communities.
Latino families are hard-hit by rising rates of foreclosures, credit card delinquencies, and household debt. In fact, many are worried that predatory lending threatens to undo decades of work by advocates and practitioners in helping vulnerable communities build wealth. Building Wealth in a Troubled Economy will take a fresh look at programs and public policies designed to promote asset ownership. Invited speakers will share the latest research on how Latinos and immigrants are faring in a weak economy. Through small group discussions, participants will explore the viability of current policies, programs, and strategies to meet the needs of communities on the brink of financial disaster.
FEATURING:
Janet Murguía, National Council of La Raza
Senator Robert Menendez
Donald E. Bowen, National Urban League
Pastor Herrera, Jr., Los Angeles County Department of Consumer Affairs
Deepak Lamba-Nieves, Center for the New Economy
Meizhu Lui
Luis Pastor, Latino Community Credit Union
Aracely Panameño, Center for Responsible Lending
José Quiñonez
Barbara J. Robles, Ph.D., Latino Financial Issues Program, Arizona State University
Ellen Seidman, New America Foundation
Irene Skricki, Annie E. Casey Foundation
Margy Waller, The Mobility Agenda
Christian E. Weller, Center for American Progress
and more!
When: June 26, 2008
Where: Holiday Inn Capitol, 550 C Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024
Register: Click Here to Register
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