WASHINGTON - TelAve -- The Latino Leaders Network (LLN), a non-profit organization dedicated to bringing leaders together, will virtually convene mayors from across the country to honor Miami Mayor Francis Suarez with the Antonio Villaraigosa Leadership Award at the 33rd Tribute to Mayors on Friday, June 12 at 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST via livestream at www.facebook.com/LatinoLeadersNetwork/. CBS News Contributor Maria Elena Salinas will moderate a one-on-one conversation with Mayor Suarez. Mickey Ibarra will host the program. U.S. Conference of Mayors President Bryan Barnett and The Honorable Antonio Villaraigosa will deliver special remarks.

Bank of America, Walmart and Southwest Airlines are sponsors.

WHAT:
The Latino Leaders Network convenes the Tribute to Mayors during the winter and summer meetings of the U.S. Conference of Mayors to honor a mayor who is bringing their community together to include the Latino community. Mayor Francis Suarez, City of Miami, and covid-19 survivor, will be honored with the Antonio Villaraigosa Leadership Award. CBS News Contributor Maria Elena Salinas will lead a conversation with Mayor Suarez focused on the importance of leading during a health crisis, economic decline and civil unrest in America.

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WHO:

• Mickey Ibarra, Founder & Chairman, Latino Leaders Network
• Francis Suarez, Mayor, Miami, Florida
• Maria Elena Salinas, Contributor, CBS News
• Mayor Bryan Barnett, President, U.S. Conference of Mayors
• Antonio Villaraigosa, Former Mayor, Los Angeles, CA

WHEN:
Friday, June 12 from 2:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST

WHERE:
The event will be broadcasted on the Latino Leaders Network Facebook page: www.facebook.com/LatinoLeadersNetwork/

The Latino Leaders Network (LLN)
The Latino Leaders Network is dedicated to "Bringing Leaders Together" to establish relationships, build unity, and share our personal stories. Mickey Ibarra, Founder and Chairman, served as Assistant to the President and Director of Intergovernmental Affairs at the White House for President Clinton.