Now in its 26th year, the NCLR Annual Conference is considered by many to be the single most important event in the Hispanic community, attracts over 18,000 participants, bringing together some of the nation’s foremost government officials, business and community leaders, and entertainers. This year’s Annual Conference will be held July 12th - 15th in Austin, Texas.

Antonio Botello, writing in Dos Mundos:

"On May 17, Raul Yzaguirre visited the University of Notre Dame, where he received his eighth honorary degree.

Earlier that day, the National Council of La Raza (NCLR) president and chief executive officer also addressed the graduating class at Alta Vista Charter School in Kansas City, Mo. And he assured the 42 students, who comprised the largest graduating class in the school’s 13-year history, that they were more important than the countless honors he has received"