Latino Victory Fund
August 1, 2019
Latino
Victory Fund Announces Endorsement of Secretary Julián Castro for
President of the United States
Washington,
D.C.– Latino Victory Fund announced today the organization’s
endorsement of Secretary Julián Castro for president of the United
States. Castro is the only Latino presidential candidate in the 2020
presidential election, and if elected, he would become the first Latino
president in U.S. history.
Melissa
Mark-Viverito, Latino Victory Fund interim president, said the
following:
“Our
country
needs
a dedicated, experienced leader who will restore the
dignity of public service to the White House and who has an inclusive
vision for all Americans. That leader is Julián Castro. As president,
Julián will fight for everyone, regardless of background, because he
knows what it’s like to be an underdog. He is unafraid and will work
tirelessly to improve the lives of hard-working families and every
person who calls this great nation home.
“As
the
former
mayor of a major U.S. city and former HUD Secretary, Julián
has proven that he does not back down from proposing bold, innovative
ideas to address our nation’s top issues. He was the first presidential
candidate to propose an immigration plan, the first to propose a
detailed police reform plan, and the first to propose a major policy
platform for the Native American community. His actions make one thing
clear: Julián is the resolute leader we need in the Oval Office in
January 2021.
“Julián’s
candidacy
is
a milestone for Latino representation at a time when the
Latino community has been demonized and dehumanized by President Trump.
We are beaming with pride to announce our unequivocal support for
Secretary Julián Castro for president of the United States. ¡Estamos
contigo, Julián!”
The
Latino Victory Fund is a progressive political organization working to
grow Latino political power by increasing Latino representation at
every level of government. From school boards to the U.S. Senate, to
the White House, Latino Victory identifies, recruits, and develops
candidates for public office while building a permanent base of Latino
donors to support them. This will be the first time in the
organization’s history to endorse a Latino presidential candidate.
Julián
Castro served as U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development under
President Barack Obama from 2014-2017. Before that, he was Mayor of his
native San Antonio, Texas — the youngest mayor of a Top 50 American
city at the time. In 2012, he gave a rousing keynote speech at the
Democratic National Convention, during which he described the American
Dream as a relay to be passed from generation to generation. In 2018,
Castro founded Opportunity First, an organization to invest in the next
generation of progressive leaders. In October 2018, Little, Brown
published Castro’s memoir, An Unlikely Journey: Waking Up from My
American Dream. On January 12, 2019, Secretary Castro announced his
candidacy for President of the United States.
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Latino
Victory Fund Anuncia Su Apoyo al Secretario Julián Castro para
Presidente de los Estados Unidos
Washington,
D.C.
— Latino Victory Fund anunció hoy que apoyará al secretario Julián
Castro en su candidatura para presidente de los Estados Unidos. Castro
es el único candidato latino que se ha postulado para presidente en la
elección de 2020.
Melissa Mark-Viverito, presidente interina de Latino Victory Fund, dijo
lo siguiente:
“Nuestro país necesita un líder
dedicado y con experiencia que
regresará la dignidad del servicio público a la Casa Blanca y que tiene
una visión inclusiva para los estadounidenses. Ese líder es Julián
Castro. Como presidente, Julián luchará por todos, sin importar su
origen, porque él sabe lo que es empezar desde abajo. Él es audaz y
trabajará para mejorar las vidas de nuestras familias y de cada
persona que vive en esta gran nación.
“Como alcalde de una ciudad mayor de
los Estados Unidos y como
secretario del Departamento de Viviendas y Desarrollo Urbano,
Julián ha demostrado que no se echa para atrás cuando se trata de
proponer ideas innovadoras y audaces para abordar los temas más
importantes del país. Él fue el primer candidato presidencial en
proponer un plan de inmigración, un plan de reforma policial, y una
propuesta para ayudar a las comunidades indígenas. Sus acciones dejan
una cosa en claro: Julián es el líder firme que necesitamos.
“La candidatura de Julián es un
momento culminante para la
representación latina, ya que nuestra comunidad ha sido demonizada y
deshumanizada por el presidente Trump. Estamos felices y llenos de
orgullo de anunciar nuestro apoyo incondicional al secretario Julián
Castro para presidente de los Estados Unidos. ¡Estamos contigo, Julián!”
Latino Victory Fund es una organización progresista que trabaja para
incrementar el poder político latino incrementando la representación
latina en cada nivel de gobierno. Desde mesas directivas escolares
hasta el senado de los Estados Unidos hasta la Casa Blanca, Latino
Victory identifica, recluta y desarrolla candidatos para cargos
públicos mientras crea una base permanente de donadores latinos para
apoyarlos. Esta es la primera vez en la historia de la organización que
apoya a un candidato presidencial latino.
Julián Castro fue secretario de la Departamento de Vivienda y
Desarrollo Urbano en la administración de Barack Obama del 2014 al
2017. También fungió como alcalde de su ciudad natal de San Antonio,
Texas, el alcalde más joven de una ciudad “Top 50” del país. En el
2012, dio el discurso principal en la Convención Nacional Demócrata y
en el 2018, Castro fundó Opportunity First, una organización para
invertir en la siguiente generación de líderes progresistas. En octubre
de 2018, publicó su biografía titulada, “An Unlikely Journey: Waking Up
from My American Dream.” El 12 de enero de 2019, Castro anunció su
candidatura para presidente de los Estados Unidos.
Julián
for
the
Future
For Immediate Release: Thursday, August 1, 2019
Contact: Sawyer Hackett, National Press Secretary
Contact: María R. González [Latino Victory Fund]
Latino Victory Fund Endorses Julián Castro
National
Latino
organization
makes
first
endorsement
in
its
history
of
a
Latino
presidential candidate
SAN ANTONIO, TX (August 1, 2019) –
Latino
Victory
Fund,
a
progressive
political
organization
working
to
grow
Latino
political power, today endorsed Secretary Julián Castro for
President of the United States. Secretary Castro is the only Latino
presidential candidate in the 2020 presidential election, and if
elected, would become the first Latino president in U.S. history.
This will be the first time in the organization’s five-year history to
endorse a Latino presidential candidate.
Quote from Secretary Julián Castro:
"For five years, Latino Victory Fund has been at the forefront of
ensuring Latino voices are at the decision-making tables in Washington
and around the country. Latinos are increasingly shaping our nation's
future, and the leadership of organizations like LVF is needed now more
than ever. I'm proud to have their endorsement and support, and I look
forward to working together to put people first and help all families
succeed in the years to come."
Quote from Melissa Mark-Viverito,
Latino Victory Fund interim president:
“Our country needs a dedicated, experienced leader who will restore the
dignity of public service to the White House and who has an inclusive
vision for all Americans. That leader is Julián Castro. As president,
Julián will fight for everyone, regardless of background, because he
knows what it’s like to be an underdog. He is unafraid and will work
tirelessly to improve the lives of hard-working families and every
person who calls this great nation home.
“As the former mayor of a major U.S. city and former HUD Secretary,
Julián has proven that he does not back down from proposing bold,
innovative ideas to address our nation’s top issues. He was the first
presidential candidate to propose an immigration plan, the first to
propose a detailed police reform plan, and the first to propose a major
policy platform for the Native American community. His actions make one
thing clear: Julián is the resolute leader we need in the Oval Office
in January 2021.
“Julián’s candidacy is a milestone for Latino representation at a time
when the Latino community has been demonized and dehumanized by
President Trump. We are beaming with pride to announce our unequivocal
support for Secretary Julián Castro for president of the United States.
¡Estamos contigo, Julián!”
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About Latino Victory Fund
Latino Victory engages Latino voters and donors -- in addition to
developing Latino leaders -- in order to elevate and advance values
that are important to Latino communities. From school boards, to the
Senate, to the White House, Latino Victory identifies, recruits, and
develops candidates for public office while building a permanent base
of Latino donors to support them. LV partners with leading
organizations to shape the public discourse to reflect the growing
influence of the Latino community and build cross-constituency
alliances that make us stronger.
Latino Victory is founded by Eva Longoria and Henry R. Munoz III. Luis
A. Miranda Jr. serves as the Board Chair for the organization alongside
fellow board members, Kyle Ferari-Muñoz, Stuart Appelbaum and Nathalie
Rayes.
About Secretary Julián Castro
Julián Castro served as U.S. Secretary of Housing and Urban Development
under President Barack Obama from 2014-2017. Before that, he was Mayor
of his native San Antonio, Texas — the youngest mayor of a Top 50
American city at the time. In 2012, he gave a rousing keynote speech at
the Democratic National Convention, during which he described the
American Dream as a relay to be passed from generation to generation.
In 2018, Castro founded Opportunity First, an organization to invest in
the next generation of progressive leaders. In October 2018, Little,
Brown published Castro’s memoir, An Unlikely Journey: Waking Up from My
American Dream. On January 12, 2019, Secretary Castro announced his
candidacy for President of the United States. Follow Julián Castro on
Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. JulianfortheFuture.com and
Julianparaelfuturo.com
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