“True wealth is not measured in money or status or power. It is measured in the legacy we leave behind for those we love and those we inspire.”- Cesar Chavez
For 2023, the theme for Hispanic/Latinx History Month is, “Latinos: Driving Prosperity, Power, and Progress in America,” which celebrates the growth and contributions of America’s largest ethnic group. Nearly 20%, almost 1 in 5 people in America, identify as Hispanic/Latinx, but their full inclusion within the story of America’s evolution has been spotty, at best, even though their sacrifices have been all too real.
NLADA’s Racial Equity Institute will host a robust discussion with Dr. Leah Vargas, Professor & Program Manager, Office of Health Equity, D.C. Department of Health, and Nadya Maldonado, Esq., Principle, Maldonado Law Firm, PLLC. We will explore how the Hispanic/Latinx community continues to lead in driving prosperity, power, and progress in America. With a special lens on the experiences of women, it will be a thoughtful, nuanced discussion on the intersection of race, ethnicity, class, and gender status as they navigate and move the needle forward on race and equity.
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