Engage in a dynamic conversation about ‘the Latino factor’ with acclaimed author and journalist Ray Suarez with veteran reporter and moderator, Jorge Quiroga. Following their discussion, they are joined by a panel of Massachusetts leaders to examine the disparities and opportunities faced by Latinos today.

Suarez is author of the book, We Are Home: Becoming American in the 21st Century.

Our Panel
Rosalin Acosta - Managing Director and National Practice Leader for Labor and Workforce Development, Ernst & Young

Gonzalo J. Puigbo - Chief Executive Officer, Somerville Community Corporation

Lorna Rivera - Director, Gastón Institute for Latino Community Development & Public Policy, University of Massachusetts Boston

Presented by Conexión, The Latino Equity Fund at the Boston Foundation, The Barr Foundation, and GBH WORLD.

Special thanks to statistical data from the Gastón Institute at University of Massachusetts in Boston and comments from Evelyn Barahona, Senior Vice President, United States Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (USHCC).