LATINO MEMPHIS LUNCHEON SHEDS LIGHT ON
IMMIGRANTS’ EVERYDAY STRUGGLES
The Latino Memphis Leadership Luncheon celebrates diversity and brings awareness to
the importance of working together for change
What: Hundreds of local civic and business leaders will gather on Tuesday, August 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Holiday Inn Ballroom at the University of Memphis for the Latino Memphis Leadership Luncheon, the largest luncheon in the Bluff City dedicated to creating a space for leaders, community members and politicians to join the conversation on issues impacting the Latino community.
The luncheon will open with a powerful vigil causing guests to reflect on our nation’s broken policies. Guest speaker, founder and Executive Director of Welcoming America, David Lubell will share insight on how embracing diversity can help us move forward as a country. Latino Memphis Executive Director, Mauricio Calvo, will give a first-hand look into the work of Latino Memphis, take attendees on a journey and to experience what it’s like to be an immigrant in 2017 and demonstrate the contributions of immigrant to this country and the complicated relationship between Latinos and the United States.
The luncheon is guaranteed to be a culturally enriching experience, showcasing up-and-coming local Latino artists like 15-year-old pianist Christopher Rodriguez as well as 19-year-old Mississippi State University music major Ana Ponce who will perform a non traditional opera performance alongside Opera Memphis’ Bethania Baray. The annual gathering will close with the organization’s Alma Latina Award, which promotes Latino advancement and transformation and honors Latinos and non-Latinos who have paved the way for minorities to advance in the U.S.
Following the luncheon, David Lubell will meet with local leaders in a private event to share how he has successfully helped cities around the world become welcoming places for immigrants, and what it will take for Memphis to become a more welcoming city.
Who: Latino Memphis
When: Tuesday, August 29, 2016 / 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Where: University of Memphis Holiday Inn, 3700 Central Ave
VIP Reception – Wilson Gallery, 2nd floor
Luncheon – Holiday Inn Ballroom, 3rd floor
Conversation between David Lubell and Memphis Leaders – Overton Room, 3rd floor
Visuals:
- Presentation by David Lubell, Founder and Executive Director of Welcoming America and Mauricio Calvo, Executive Director of Latino Memphis
- Powerful vigil honoring immigrants
- Abriendo Puertas High School students, Memphis professionals, local civic and business leaders
- Piano medley by 15-year-old pianist Christopher Rodriguez
- Non-traditional opera performance by 19-year old Mississippi State University music major, Ana Ponce and Opera Memphis’ and Director of Opera at Arkansas State University, Bethania Baray
Interviews Available:
David Lubell of Welcoming America
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10:15 – 11 a.m. at VIP Reception – Wilson Gallery, 2nd floor
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Briefly at 2 p.m., after conversation with David Lubell and Memphis leaders – Overton Room, 3rd floor
Mauricio Calvo of Latino Memphis
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10:30 – 11 a.m. at VIP Reception – Wilson Gallery, 2nd floor
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2 p.m., after conversation with David Lubell and Memphis leaders – Overton Room, 3rd floor
Media Contact: Fabiola Cervantes, Public Relations and Digital Content Manager, Latino Memphis
Cell Number: 901.827.7780
Email: fabiola@latinomemphis.org
