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The future of Minnesota is multilingual. With over 9% of all K-12 students identified as multilingual learners, our state's diversity is a powerful asset. Yet, as our latest research shows, state funding, staffing, and accountability systems have not kept pace with this growth , undermining the promise of the LEAPS and READ Acts. LatinoLEAD is proud to release the World Café Executive Summary: Advancing Literacy Equity for Multilingual Learners in Minnesota, a powerful report

The 2025 Minnesota Legislative Session has some powerful legislative advocacy efforts for EL students in partnership with  MCLA, MNEEP and LatinoLEAD, yet vital opportunities to strengthen our future workforce and provide essential support to Minnesota families were missed. Our commitment now is to turn that disappointment into data-driven action. From Missed Opportunity to Community-Powered Solution The clear advocacy gap seen in the 2025 session is the exact problem the Lat

The corazón of Minneapolis beats stronger because of its diverse business community, and this October, we are thrilled to spotlight the immense contributions of our Latine entrepreneurs during the City of Minneapolis' Second Annual Latino Business Week (October 5 - October 11). This week-long celebration, coinciding with National Hispanic Heritage Month, is a powerful affirmation of the Latine community's economic influence, innovation, and resilience.

This year’s LíderCon was a powerful, two-day affirmation of our community's strength, vision, and resilience, all celebrated under the theme of "Raíces y Futuro"—honoring our roots and leading our future. Hosted at Metro State University, this 5th-anniversary conference was an unforgettable convergence of Latine leaders, allies, and trailblazers, demonstrating that our heritage is the very foundation of our collective influence and success. Dìa 1: Transformation and The Power

We're still buzzing from the incredible energy of our 6th Annual AfroLatinidad: Vibras de la Diáspora , held on Saturday, July 12th, at...

(From Left to Right: Pang Shoua Vang, Gisela Santiago, Pablo Estaban Veloz, Bagwajinini – Alex Kmett, and Jimmy Patiño) At LatinoLEAD, we...

This year’s LatinActivista was a powerful gathering that brought together intergenerational Latinas and gender-expansive Latines...

This year’s LatinoLEAD Annual Meeting, Leading with Purpose – Building our Futuro  Together, was a powerful gathering of Latine leaders,...

Querida Comunidad,  At LatinoLEAD, we recognize the significance of the 2025 presidential inauguration and understand the concerns many...

At LatinoLEAD, we are proud to play a pivotal role in the Minnesota Latino Leadership Alliance (MiLLA) —a coalition of Latine-led...

We are thrilled to announce and celebrate the exceptional individuals who make up the 2025 Avanzando Liderazgo Program (ALP) Cohort ! 🌟...

On October 29-30, two of our incredible Education Action Team (EAT) members joined a transformative learning trip to the Springfield...

As we approach the 16th annual Give to the Max Day , we invite our entire LatinoLEAD network and supporters across Minnesota to...