White House Initiative Hosts Latino Economic Summit in El Paso to Advance Equity and Economic Opportunity

The White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics and the Aspen Institute are partnering to host a White House Initiative Latino Economic Summit in El Paso, with the goal of bridging the gap between local Latino communities and federal leaders and resources. This community event is part of a series of in-person events across the country, highlighting the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to advancing equity and economic empowerment. The summit will feature keynote speakers, including U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, U.S. Department of Defense Under Secretary Gil Cisneros, and White House Initiative Executive Director Melody Gonzales.

Key Takeaways:

• The White House Initiative Latino Economic Summit in El Paso will bring together federal leaders, local leaders, and Latino community members to discuss economic empowerment and equity.
• The summit is part of a series of in-person events across the country, highlighting the Biden-Harris Administration's commitment to advancing equity and economic opportunity.
• Keynote speakers will include U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar, U.S. Department of Defense Under Secretary Gil Cisneros, and White House Initiative Executive Director Melody Gonzales.
• The event will focus on leveraging federal partnerships and mobilizing the Latino community towards historic federal resources designed to advance equity.
• President Joe Biden and Administration leaders recognize the importance of the Latino community's success in America's future prosperity and global leadership.

Statistics:

• The Biden-Harris Administration has made historic investments in the Latino community through the American Rescue Plan, Bipartisan Infrastructure law, executive orders, and administrative actions.
• The American Rescue Plan has provided billions of dollars in funding for programs that benefit Latino communities.
• The Bipartisan Infrastructure law has allocated significant funding for programs that support Latino-led businesses and workforce development.

Sources:

• White House Initiative on Advancing Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Opportunity for Hispanics
• The Aspen Institute
• U.S. Congresswoman Veronica Escobar
• U.S. Department of Defense Under Secretary Gil Cisneros
• White House Initiative Executive Director Melody Gonzales