AfroLatinidad 2026 Recap: 100 Años of Restoration and Collective Care
On the evening of February 27th, we gathered both in person at Yoga Sanctuary Minneapolis and virtually across the state for a profound act of community reclamation: Cien Años de Afrolatinidad: Guided Meditation & Community Gathering. When we closed out Black History Month, this intentional space served as a powerful reminder that Latine history is Black history. In a moment where our Minneapolis neighbors have faced significant challenges, this event was a strategic pivot to
From Arrival to Agency: Recapping the Sold-Out Premiere of Nuestro Norte at MSPIFF45
The energy inside The Main Cinema on April 18th became an assembly of intention, where our stories met the collective power of our people. As the lights dimmed in Theater 4 for the world premiere of Nuestro Norte at the 45th Minneapolis Saint Paul International Film Festival (MSPIFF45), our uniquely assembled audience transformed the experience into a sanctuary of shared witness. Every person present was a living extension of the stories unfolding on screen—a convening of col
New Report Highlights Path to Literacy Equity for Multilingual Learners in Minnesota
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