In the last midterm elections, Latino voters secured progressive victories across the nation and helped elect the most diverse Congress in history - with Latinos currently representing 10% of its membership. Yet, despite our growing influence, we remain vastly underrepresented. Latina representation is even lower, and Afro Latinas are nonexistent.
At Latino Victory, we know it isn’t just about electing leaders who look like us, it’s about electing leaders who truly understand our experiences, champion us in the halls of power, and use their platform to implement policy changes that benefit our communities. We need to address the structural barriers for Afro Latina candidates - and help them win - which is why we are launching Afro Latinas Lead, a targeted initiative under the First Latinas program.
Afro Latinas Lead is specifically focused on recruiting, supporting, and electing the First Afro Latinas to Congress and elevating the profile and voices of Afro Latina leaders in the United States. Will you make a $25 donation today to the Afro Latinas Lead program?
Washington D.C. roundtable discussion | Puerto Rico roundtable discussion
In early October, Latino Victory convened a roundtable with Afro Latina leaders and elected officials from across the country to discuss opportunities and challenges to running for office. Just last week at the SOMOS Conference, New York State Assembly Member Karines Reyes–Chair of the New York State Puerto Rican/Latino Task Force and an Afro Latina–shared that “We already have a formidable community of Afro Latinas who would be phenomenal candidates for public office and it is critical to build these coalitions. Let’s talk about how we reach them, recruit them, and build resources needed to boost this bench.”
Your donation will ensure that aspiring and current Afro Latina candidates have access to the resources needed to run for public office:
Will you make a $25 contribution to Afro Latinas Lead to ensure this program is a success in 2024?
Together We Rise,
Sindy Benavides
President & CEO
Latino Victory Fund
