Fundacion Azteca America Presents 'State of Latinos: Census 2010' Forum on March 25 at Capitol Hill Visitors Center

Fundacion Azteca America Presents 'State of Latinos: Census 2010' Forum on March 25 at Capitol Hill Visitors Center

In coordination with the U.S. Census Bureau, leading national Latino organizations and members of Congress to discuss the importance of the Census for U.S. democratic process

Event to be moderated by Congressmember Charlie Gonzalez (D-TX), Congressmember Pedro Pierluisi (D-PR) and Dr. Victoria DeFrancesco, Northwestern University, with opening remarks from Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE), Congressmember Joe Baca (D-CA) and Census Bureau Associate Director Arnold Jackson, as well as Dr. Deborah Ortega, University of Denver

Findings to be presented this summer by University of Denver in a white paper

WASHINGTON, March 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Fundacion Azteca America is pleased to announce the launch of its ongoing 2009 issues forum series with "The State of Latinos: Census 2010" on March 25 at the recently inaugurated Capitol Hill Visitors Center.

The aim of the forum is to emphasize the importance of the 2010 Census for the Latino community and the U.S. democratic process as a whole. Moderated by Congressmember Charlie Gonzalez (D-TX), Congressmember Pedro Pierluisi (D-PR) and Dr. Victoria DeFrancesco, Northwestern University, the forum includes representatives from Voto Latino, Mexican American Legal and Educational Fund (MALDEF), League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials (NALEO), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute (CHCI), Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI), NDN, and National Institute for Latino Policy.

Opening remarks will be presented by Sen. Tom Carper (D-DE) and Congressmember Joe Baca (D-CA), with Dr. Deborah Ortega, from the University of Denver, giving an update on the State of Latinos and U.S. Census Bureau Associate Director Arnold Jackson presenting the Census plan.

The forum is part of a multipronged, multimedia effort by Fundacion Azteca America to encourage Latino participation in the Census process. The 2010 Census is a crucial step for the Latino community to ensure that it is proportionally represented in federal, state and local budgets, as well as in representative districts of the political process. Unfortunately, authority fears by the Latino community can lead to limited participation in the census process.

"Our television and print informational campaign is 'Porque tu vales, dejate contar! Because you're worth it, let yourself be counted!' and this is exactly what we want from our community; to have no fear and to be represented in the April 2010 census," said Luis J. Echarte, Chairman of Azteca America Network and Fundacion Azteca America.

About Fundacion Azteca America

Fundacion Azteca America is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the quality of life for members of the Hispanic community currently in the U.S. Fundacion Azteca America, Fundacion Azteca, Azteca America and TV Azteca are companies of Mexican conglomerate Grupo Salinas. For more information, visit www.fundacionaztecaamerica.org.

About Azteca America

Azteca America is the alternative choice in broadcast television for Spanish speaking families residing in the United States. As the fastest-growing Spanish-language network, Azteca America operates in 66 markets nationwide. Azteca America can also be seen on DIRECTV Mas Channel 441 (AZA 441) and DISH Network Channel 825. Wholly owned by Mexican broadcaster TV Azteca, S.A. de C.V., Azteca America has access to the best programming from TV Azteca's three national networks, including a library with over 200,000 hours of original programming and news from local bureaus in 32 Mexican states. The network complements Mexican programming with an innovative line-up of shows from international producers and distributors to ensure the finest programming for Spanish-speaking viewers and unique advertising solutions for partners seeking to reach the most dynamic market in the country.

About Grupo Salinas

Grupo Salinas (www.gruposalinas.com) is a group of dynamic, fast-growing and technologically advanced companies focused on creating shareholder value, contributing to building the middle class of the countries where it operates, and improving society through excellence. Created by Mexican entrepreneur Ricardo B. Salinas (www.ricardosalinas.com), Grupo Salinas operates as a management development and decision forum for the top leaders of member companies TV Azteca (www.irtvazteca.com), Azteca America (www.aztecaamerica.com), Grupo Elektra (www.grupoelektra.com.mx), Banco Azteca (www.bancoazteca.com.mx), Afore Azteca (www.aforeazteca.com.mx), Seguros Azteca (www.segurosazteca.com.mx), and Grupo Iusacell (www.iusacell.com). Each of the Grupo Salinas companies operates independently with its own management, board of directors and shareholders. Grupo Salinas has no equity holdings. However, member companies share a common vision, values and strategies for achieving rapid growth, superior results and world-class performance.

Media Contact:
Daniel McCosh
011 52 55 1720 0059
dmccosh@gruposalinas.com

Source: Fundacion Azteca America; Azteca America; Grupo Salinas

CONTACT: Daniel McCosh, +011-011-52-55-1720-0059,
dmccosh@gruposalinas.com, of Grupo Salinas

Web site: http://www.aztecaamerica.com/
http://www.fundacionaztecaamerica.org/
http://www.gruposalinas.com/

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