Latino Power and the Census/El poder latino y el censo (EVENT POSTPONED)

EVENT IS POSTPONED
In an abundance of caution regarding the spread of Covid-19, the Brennan Center has cancelled this event. We will make decisions regarding events currently scheduled at a later date, based on the latest information at that time.

We will reach out to you with information on the rescheduled date of this event when that information is available.
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6:00 p.m.: Doors open
6:30 p.m.-8:00 p.m..: Program
https://latinocensus.eventbrite.com

Every 10 years the census takes a snapshot of the country to determine how our communities are represented in state houses and Congress as well as how much federal funding they get. The country’s large and growing Latino population can claim its fair share of this political power and funding by being counted in the 2020 Census. Yet, many Latinos are reluctant to stand up and be counted because of concerns about the safety of participating.

Join us for a discussion about how fair representation and Latino power depend on an accurate census count and how to improve the Latino count this spring. The event will cover:

• Why does the census matter for Latinos?
• Why are Latinos consistently undercounted?
• How does the law make being counted safe?

Opening remarks by Michael Waldman, President, Brennan Center for Justice

Carlos Menchaca, Member, New York City Council; Co-chair, City Council 2020 Census Task Force
Emely Paez, Director of Government Affairs and Civic Engagement, Hispanic Federation
Kelly Percival, Counsel, Democracy, Brennan Center for Justice
Jorge Luis Vasquez Jr., Associate Counsel, Latino Justice