For Immediate Release From White House Initiative Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunities for Hispanics!
White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics invites you to join us for a special César Chávez Day Conversaciones con Líderes Series: Advancing Equity, Excellence and Migrant Rights on Friday, March 31 at 3:00 P.M. ET/12:00 P.M. PT.
https://ed-gov.zoomgov.com/meeting/registe... César Chávez Day is commemorated yearly on March 31 and celebrates the life, legacy and birthday of César Estrada Chávez, a champion for social justice and founder of the United Farmworkers alongside Dolores Huerta. It is a day to celebrate the contributions of migrant communities to our country and highlight the need to advocate for migrant rights.
Senior federal leaders will share how the Biden-Harris Administration is advancing equity for migrant students, workers, and families and highlight federal resources that are promoting equitable practices supporting students and families working in this labor sector. Hear from White House Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President, and César Chávez’s granddaughter, Julie Chávez Rodriguez on how her family’s dedication and advocacy for migrant rights inspired her on the journey to be one of the President Biden’s senior advisors. In addition, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Fabiola Torres-Lara will share how her experience living in a migrant community influenced her decision to enter public service.
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When: Tomorrow, Friday, March 31 at 3:00 P.M. ET/12:00 P.M. PT
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Speakers:
Julie Chávez Rodriguez, Senior Advisor and Assistant to the President and Director of the White House Office of Intergovernmental Affairs
Catherine Lhamon, Assistant Secretary, Office for Civil Rights, U.S. Department of Education
Laura Ibañez, Unit Chief, Specialty National Programs, Office of Workforce Investment, Employment and Training Administration, U.S. Department of Labor
Tara Ramsey, Director, Office of Migrant Education, Office of Elementary and Secondary Education, U.S. Department of Education
Silvia Fabela, Senior Advisor for the Office of the Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Fabiola Torres-Lara, Confidential Assistant, Office of the White House Liaison, U.S. Department of Agriculture
Christine Park-Gonzalez, District Director, Los Angeles District, U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Moderator: Melody Gonzales, Executive Director, White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence, and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics
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Posted By: agnes levine
Friday, March 31st 2023 at 9:23AM
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