National Latino convention coming to Utah July 7-11

SALT LAKE CITY — Next month, tens of thousands of Latino activists and business leaders from around the country will descend on the Beehive State for a week of seminars and community building.

To make the week run smoothly, organizers seek volunteers for the League of United Latin American Citizens 2015 National Convention and Exposition at the Salt Palace Convention Center in Salt Lake City from July 7-11.

The convention will be the organization’s 86th national event, expected to bring around 20,000 people to Utah.

The convention addresses issues of the Latino community, as well as subgroups such as women, veterans and youth.

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