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This is
Hispanic Link Weekly Report's annual listing of national
and regional symposia, conferences and events of interest
to Hispanics across the United States.
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would like your event published in our weekly Calendar
section, address items to Calendar Editor, Hispanic
Link Weekly Report, 1420 N St. NW, Washington, D.C.
20005.
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NATIONAL EVENTS
January |
February | March
| April | May
| June | July
August | Hispanic Heritage Month - September
| October | November
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NATIONAL
JANUARY
AWARDS GALA
Detroit Jan. 6
Latinos on Wheels hosts its 8th annual Urban Wheels awards
gala.
Information: (313) 963-2209
EDUCATION CONFERENCE
Washington, D.C. Jan. 6 - 8
The Foreign Policy In Focus conducts its annual education
conference.
Information: (202) 297-5412
SHEP CONFERENCE
Chicago Jan. 6 - 11
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers hosts its
26th annual conference.
Information: (323) 725-3970
FEBRUARY
NABE CONFERENCE
Albuquerque Feb. 4 - 7
The National Association for Bilingual Education hosts
its annual conference.
Information: (202) 898-1829
TEACHERS AWARDS
Washington, D.C. Feb. 10
Hispanic magazine stages its Teacher of the Year Awards.
Information: (305) 774-3550
NAHJ SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS
New York City Feb. 19
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists hosts
its annual Scholarship awards gala.
Information: (202) 662-7145
NCLR AWARDS
Washington, D.C. Feb. 24
National Council of La Raza hosts its Capital Awards gala.
Information: (202) 785-1670
PUBLIC POLICY SYMPOSIUM
Washington, D.C. Feb. 25
Dialogue on Diversity hosts a national public policy symposium,
An American Agenda.
Information: (703) 631-0650
MARCH
MARCH
EDUCATION GALA
Denver March 6
The Latin American Education Foundation hosts its annual
gala.
Information: (303) 446-0541
LULAC AWARDS
Washington, D.C. March 9
The League of United Latin American Citizens stages its
7th annual legislative awards gala.
Information: (202) 833-6130
MANA CONFERENCE
Kansas City March 12 - 13
MANA, A National Latina Organization holds its annual
conference.
Information: (202) 833-0060
NAHP CONFERENCE
Los Angeles March 17 - 20
The National Association of Hispanic Publications hosts
its 7th annual convention.
Information: (202) 662-7250
GI FORUM CONFERENCE
Las Vegas March 17 -20
The American GI Forum hosts its mid-year conference.
Information: (866) 244-1634
LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE
Washington, D.C. March 24, 25
The U.S. Hispanic Chamber of Commerce stages its 14th
annual legislative conference.
Information: (800) 874-2286
HACU FORUM
Washington, D.C. March 28 - 31
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
hosts its capital forum on Hispanics in Higher Education.
Information: (202) 783-5262
BORDER ISSUES CONFERENCE
Washington, D.C. March TBA
The U.S. Mexico Chamber of Commerce hosts its 8th annual
Border Issues conference.
Information: (202) 842-4328
APRIL
MAOF WOMEN'S CONFERENCE
Los Angeles April 2
The Mexican American Opportunity Foundation stages its
annual women's conference.
Information: (323) 890-9600
CAREER FAIR
San Juan April 2,3
Dialogue on Diversity conducts its annual conference and
career fair.
Information: (703) 631-0650
EDUCATION CONFERENCE
Jersey City April 4 - 7
ASPIRA hosts its education conference.
Information: (202) 835-3600
CAMACOL CONVENTION
Miami April 14 -17
The Hemispheric Congress of Latin Chambers of Commerce
and Industry stages its annual convention.
Information: (305) 642-3870
NAHFE CONFERENCE
San Antonio April 15 - 17
The National Association of Hispanic Federal Executives
stages its annual conference.
Information: (703) 787-0291
NAMME AWARDS GALA
Washington, D.C. April 22
The National Association of Minority Media Executives
conducts its annual awards gala.
Information: (703) 288-6501
LLEGO AWARDS
Washington, D.C. April 24
The National Latina/o Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender
Organization hosts its 4th annual dinner and awards gala
Information: (202) 408-5380
SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET
New York City April 29
The Puerto Rican Bar Association stages its annual scholarship
banquet.
Information: (212) 329-8025
MAY
CANC CONFERENCE
Miami Beach, FL May 12 - 14
The Cuban-American National Council stages its 12th annual
conference.
Information: (305) 642-3884
TECHNOLOGY CONFERENCE
Edison, N.J. May 19
Dialogue on Diversity holds its annual technology conference.
Information: (703) 631-0650
MALDEF AWARDS
Washington, D.C. May 26
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
conducts its annual awards gala.
Information: (213) 629-2512 ext. 109
AWARDS GALA
Washington, D.C. May TBA
The U.S. Mexico Chamber of Commerce conducts the 6th annual
dinner and awards gala.
Information: (202) 842-4328
HACR SYMPOSIUM
San Antonio May TBA
The Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility stages
its 12th annual conference.
Information: (202) 835-9672
JUNE
EDUCATION SEMINAR
Miami June 5
The National Conference on Race & Ethnicity conducts
its education seminar.
Information: (405) 292-4172
CCNMA GALA
Los Angeles June 4
The California Chicano News Media Association holds its
annual scholarship gala.
Information: (213) 743-4960
NALEO CONFERENCE
Washington, D.C. June 24, 25
The National Association of Latino Elected & Appointed
Officials stages its 21st annual conference.
Information: (323) 720-1932
NCLR CONFERENCE
Phoenix June 26 - 29
The National Council of La Raza conducts its annual conference.
Information: (202) 785-1670
HCIR GALA
Washington, D.C. June TBA
The Hispanic Council on International Relations hosts
its 7th annual awards gala.
Information: (202) 776-1754
JULY
LULAC CONFERENCE
San Antonio July 6 - 10
The League of United Latin American Citizens hosts its
75th annual conference.
Information: (202) 833-6130
NAMME CONFERENCE
Chicago July 8, 9
The National Association of Minority Media Executives
conducts its annual conference.
Information: (703) 288-6501
NAHN CONFERENCE
Las Vegas July 14 - 16
The National Association of Hispanic Nurses stages its
annual conference.
Information: (202) 387-8477
GI FORUM CONFERENCE
Edison, Mich. July 31 - Aug.8
The American GI Forum conducts its annual conference.
Information: (866) 244-1634
SUMMER PROGRAM
Washington, D.C. July TBA
MANA, A National Latina Organization stages its Hermanitas
summer program.
Information: (202) 833-0060
AUGUST
UNITY CONFERENCE
Washington, D.C. Aug. 4 - 8
Unity: Journalists of Color hosts it 3rd conference.
Information: (703) 469-2100
AUTHORS' CAROUSEL
Washington, D.C. Aug. 4 - 7
The Hispanic Link Journalism Foundation conducts its seventh
Authors' Carousel in conjunction with the UNITY convention.
Information: (202) 238-0705
JOURNALISM SEMINAR
Washington, D.C. Aug. 5
The Hispanic Link Journalism Foundation hosts "Creating
Future Jouralists," an event for 200 teenage jounalists
of color
Information: (202) 238-0705
SEPTEMBER
HISPANIC HERITAGE AWARDS
Washington, D.C. Sept. 10
The 18th annual gala presents awards to Hispanic pioneers
and leaders in several fields, along with its youth awards.
Information: (202) 861-9797
USHLI CONFERENCE
Chicago Sept. 16 -19
The United States Hispanic Leadership Institute stages
its annual conference.
Information: (312) 427-8683
CHCI GALA
Washington, D.C. September TBA
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute holds its
27th annual gala.
Information: (202) 833-1771
LAS PRIMERAS AWARDS GALA
Washington, D.C. September TBA
MANA, A National Latina Organization hosts its Las Primeras
awards gala.
Information: (202) 833-0060
CHCI CONFERENCE
Washington, D.C. September TBA
The Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute conducts its
annual issues conference.
Information: (202) 543-1771
OCTOBER
NPRC CONFERENCE
Orlando, Oct 4 - 6
The National Puerto Rican Coalition hosts its annual conference.
Information: (202) 223-3915
AWARDS GALA
Washington, D.C. Oct. 6
Dialogue on Diversity stages its 10th annual awards gala.
Information: (703) 631-0650
HACU CONFERENCE
Miami Oct. 16 - 19
The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities
holds its 18th annual conference.
Information: (210) 692-3805
HCC BANQUET
Waco Oct. 21
The Hispanic Chamber of Commerce stages its annual scholarship
banquet.
Information: (254) 754-7111
NIF CONFERENCE
Washington, D.C. October TBA
The National Immigration Forum conducts a two-day conference
focusing on immigration issues.
Information: (202) 544-0004
PRLDEF AWARDS
New York City October TBA
The Puerto Rican Legal Defense and Education Fund conducts
its 21st annual awards banquet.
Information: (212) 219-3360
NOVEMBER
HWVA CONVENTION
Washington, D.C. November TBA
The Hispanic War Veterans Association a newly incorporated
group expects to draw 300 - 500 vets to its first national
convention.
Information: (703) 971-3241
REGIONAL EVENTS
January |
February | March
| April | May
| June | July
| August |
| October |
December |
JANUARY
ART EXHIBIT
Washington, D.C. through Jan. 18
The Provisions Library holds an exhibit featuring the
works of artist Carmen Lomas Garza.
Information: (202) 299-0460
THREE KINGS DAY
New York City Jan. 7
The Puerto Rican Bar Association stages a Three Kings
Day celebration.
Information: (212) 329-8025
FIESTA DE REYES
Washington, D.C. Jan. 9
The National Puerto Rican Coalition and ASPIRA co-hosts
there annual Three Kings Day Fiesta.
Information: (202) 835-3600 ext. 137
DIVERSITY FAIR
Sacramento, Calif. Jan. 15
The Greater Sacramento Urban League conducts its 11th
annual Diversity Career Fair.
Information: (916) 289-8600
NETWORKING MIXER
Stockton, Calif. Jan. 15
The Mexican American Chamber of Commerce hosts a business
networking mixer.
Information: (209) 943-6117
JOB FAIR
Elmhurst, N.Y. Jan. 15, 16
The Tribune Publishing Company conducts a Job Fair.
Information: (631) 843-3648
HISPANIC MARKETING CONFERENCE
Miami Jan. 25 - 27
The Strategic Research Institute conducts its 10th annual
U.S. Hispanics & Latin America conference.
Information: (888) 666-8514
DIVERSITY SEMINAR
Troy, Mich. Jan. 29, 30
The Foundation and National Diversity Opportunity Council
conducts a diversity seminar.
Information: (248) 395-4400
HISPANIC BOOK FAIR
Houston Jan. 25
Millennium Press conducts a Hispanic Book Fair.
Information: (281) 558-3052
FEBRUARY
LATINO SPEAKERS SERIES
New York City Feb. 5
The Latino Health Advocacy Coalition and Hunter College
stages a Latino Speaker series on Health issues.
Information: (212) 584-9324
OPERA AWARDS
Los Angeles Feb. 15
The Los Angeles Opera Association stages its annual Placido
Domingo awards gala.
Information: (213) 972-8001
TALLER PUERTORRIQUENO
SYMPOSIUM
Philadelphia Feb. 27, 28
The Taller Puertorriqueno stages its annual symposium
on Puerto Rican issues.
Information: (215) 426-3311
MUJER CONFERENCE
East Lansing, Mich. Feb. 28
The Michigan State University conducts a Mujer conference.
Information: (517) 353-7745
MARCH
CABE CONFERENCE
Covina, Calif. March 4 - 7
The California Association for Bilingual Education stages
its annual conference.
Information: (626) 814-4441
SALVADOREAN AMERICAN
FOUNDATION GALA
Miami March 6
The Salvadorean American Humanitarian Foundation conducts
its annual Hope and Gratitude fundraising gala.
Information: (305) 860-0300
TEJANO MUSIC AWARDS
San Antonio March 13
The Texas Talent Musicians Association conducts its Tejano
Music Awards.
Information: (210) 222-8862
PRBA GALA
New York City March 18
The Puerto Rican Bar Association hosts its annual "Flor
de Maga" women's awards breakfast.
Information: (212) 329-8025
NHMA CONFERENCE
Washington, D.C. March 19 - 21
The National Hispanic Medical Association conducts its
annual conference.
Information: (202) 628-5895
LATINA CELEBRATION
Washington, D.C. March TBA
The National Hispana Leadership Institute stages a reception
for Women's History Month.
Information: (703) 527-6007
APRIL
BHO CONFERENCE
Edinburg, TX April 14 - 16
The Border Health Office and the University of Texas -
Pan American conducts a Health Safety conference.
Information: (956) 381-2999
FILM FESTIVAL
Chicago April 16 - 28
The International Latino Cultural Center of Chicago hosts
a film festival.
Information: (312) 431-1330
MALDEF CHICAGO AWARDS
Chicago April 22
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
stages its 24th annual Chicago awards dinner.
Information: (213) 629-2512
MAY
CINCO DE MAYO FESTIVAL
Washington, D.C. May 5
The National Association of Hispanic Publications hosts
its annual Cinco De Mayo festival.
Information: (202) 662-7250
MALDEF ATLANTA AWARDS
Atlanta May 6
The Mexican-American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
stages its Atlanta Awards dinner.
Information: (213) 629-2512
JUNE
PHILANTHROPY AWARDS &
CONFERENCE
San Juan June 23 - 26
The New American Alliance conducts its annual philanthropy
awards and conference.
Information: (202) 772-4158
GOLF TOURNAMENT
Waco June TBA
The Waco Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts its scholarship
golf tournament.
Information: (254) 754-7111
JULY
MARKETING CONVENTION
Corpus Christi, TX July 29 - 31
The Texas Association of Mexican American Chamber of Commerce
hosts its 29th annual Marketing convention.
Information: (512) 444-5727
AUGUST
LATINO FILM FESTIVAL
San Diego Aug. 13 - 18
The San Diego Arts Program stages its annual Latino Film
Festival.
Information: (619) 230-1938
HEALTH FAIR
Washington, D.C. Aug. 25
Dialogue on Diversity hosts a health fair.
Information: (703) 631-0650
SEPTEMBER
MALDEF SAN ANTONIO AWARDS
San Antonio Sept. 10
The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund
stages its annual Texas awards Gala.
Information: (210) 224-5476
SALSA FIESTA
Del Mar, Texas Sept. 18
The Ballet Nacional stages a Salsa Fiesta.
Information: (361) 854-6528
NAHJ TRIUNFOS AWARDS
Washington, D.C. Sept. TBA
The National Association of Hispanic Journalists stages
its Triunfos awards gala.
Information: (202) 662-7145
OCTOBER
EXPO COMIDA LATINA 2004
Los Angeles, Oct. 3 -5
Diversified Business Communications conducts Expo Comida
Latina.
Information: (207) 842-5555
DECEMBER
HOLIDAY FAIR
Washington, D.C. Dec. 11
Dialogue on Diversity holds a Holiday Gift Fair.
Information. (703) 631-0650
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