Value of the immigrant vote in shaping America. Democrats or Republicans, which political party is better for immigrants?
Panel consists of representatives from the Republican and Democratic parties who will convince our immigrant advocate and all immigrants at home who wish to be better informed about this very important choice and why it is a duty to participate at all levels of the electoral cycle.
Hot topic panel:
· Mr. Edwin Duterte, a Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 43rd Congressional District of California. He is also a member of the Asian American Pacific Islander GOP Leadership Caucus, former president of the South Bay Republican Assembly, and membership secretary of the Torrance Lomita Republican Assembly. Edwin is a commercial real estate investment advisor as well.
· Mr. Benito Pak, Chairman of the Korean American Democratic committee. Former Deputy to California Senate protem Kevin de León, vice-chair of the Affordable Housing Commission for the city of Los Angeles.
· Mr. Juan José Gutiérrez, Executive Director, Vamos Unidos USA will be on the panel challenging both representatives and also give us expert opinion as an immigration attorney and activist.
IMPact interview with the owner of the famous Gaby’s Mediterranean & Catering, Mr. Gaby Maalouf.
Our community IMPact spotlight where we introduce you to the pillars of our immigrant community. Community leader, Gloria Suazo from COFECA- Confederacion Centro Americana that has celebrated Central American Independence with a festival and parade for the last 35 years will be here as well.
