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The Hispanic Public Relations Association and the Museum of Public Relations are presenting an event that will celebrate Latino PR history and discuss the role that communications can play in advocating for social justice and equality.
The event’s keynote speaker, Sindy Benavides, is CEO of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the oldest Latino civil rights organization in the U.S. Benavides will address the challenges that the current political environment presents to Latino communities throughout the country.
Also on the program are a group of leading PR professionals in the Latino community, including Aflac senior vice president and chief ESG and communications officer Catherine Hernandez Blades and Llorente & Cuenca CEO Mike Fernandez.
“A Celebration of Latino PR History” will take place Sept. 12 from 6 to 9 p.m. at 85 Broad Street, 27th Floor, in Manhattan. General admission to the event is $75, $5 for students and $15 for educators and those who have been in the business for three years or less. Sponsorships are also available.
Attendees must register in advance. To register or find out more about the event, click here.


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