The VP is speaking right now, she started ahead of scheduler and there was a mixup with pool access. Livestream info is below.
On background from a White House Official
Today, as part of her blitz of summer travel in which she continues to engage with key constituencies across the nation, Vice President Harris will deliver the keynote address on the final day of the UnidosUS 2023 Annual Conference. The Vice President’s remarks will be livestreamed at 2:20PM ET at www.whitehouse.gov/live.
In her remarks, Vice President Harris will praise UnidosUS for their work and leadership and highlight how the Biden-Harris Administration has advanced the quality of life for hardworking Hispanic families, including by creating jobs, investing in small businesses, and lowering health care costs. The Vice President will also speak to the theme of the conference, “Power of Us,” and the necessity of broad coalitions to advance progress. The Vice President will address the continued attacks on fundamental freedoms we see across the nations including the freedom to learn America’s full and true history, reproductive freedom, and the right to vote. Prior to remarks, the Vice President will meet a group of young leaders from across the nation who are apart of UnidosUS’ “Lideres Avanzando” program.
The Vice President has worked with UnidosUS on variety of issues throughout her career. As California Attorney General, Vice President Harris worked with UnidosUS to pass the California Homeowners Bill of Rights, and then, as U.S. Senator, Vice President stood side by side with UnidosUS to call out the previous Administration’s extremist policies on immigration. As recently as this month, UnidosUS President CEO and President Janet Murguia joined the Vice President for a convening of civil rights leaders to discuss the harms of artificial intelligence. In 2021, Vice President delivered pre-recorded remarks at UnidosUS’ Capital Awards.
Today’s remarks are a continuation of the Vice President engagement with the Hispanic community. In recent months, she lifted up the contributions of Latinos while hosting a reception for Dia De las Madres, spoke with Hispanic Executive for a profile, held a discussion with Rosario Dawson at the University of Nevada in Reno, and joined Telemundo in Miami for an interview about a number of issues facing Hispanic communities.
Shira Stein
Washington correspondent
The San Francisco Chronicle
for White House Press List and Zennie62Media, Inc.