National Latina Civic Engagement Day

Building the Latina electorate one vote at a time.

Latinas make up 16.4 percent of the U.S. population and will become 25.7 percent in 2050.

Leaders from Latina-led organizations will host a national day of action, calling on all eligible U.S Latinas to go out and vote. Together, we are joining forces to amplify the power of the Latina electorate and uplift November 1st as “National Latina Engagement Day,'' in recognition of the growing political power of Latinas.

What is the National Latina Civic Engagement Day?

The National Latina Civic Engagement Day is our official day to acknowledge, celebrate and promote the presence of Latinas as a voting force and their leadership in civic engagement.

This day of action will lead the way to officially proclaim November 1st as a National Latina Civic Engagement holiday. We will encourage Latinas to activate their power by promoting the right to vote, ensure that our voices are heard, and our presence is felt at the ballot box. Beyond this election, NLCED will continue to promote civic engagement among Latinas, especially through our Poderosas Fellowship.

Leading Events simultaneously in our nation’s capital and in Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, New York, North Carolina and Texas. These actions consist of text messaging, phone banking, video PSA, among in-person events.

Why Latinas?

By 2050, Latina's growth will be the largest voting force! Latinas are becoming active decision-makers in our democracy. We are building the Latina electorate for this and future elections at all levels national, state, and local elections.

We are recognizing the contributions of Latinas in all aspects of our society, including community organizing and leadership. It is a fact that women are innate leaders and that they have a strong influence in their families and communities, and we celebrate such leadership. Latinas are the CEO’s of their households and the backbone of their families, not to mention they hold significant and recognized roles in all levels of our society. Together, we are creating a long term impact that will allow our communities to close the gap of political and civic participation of Latinxs in the U.S.

Recognized leaders, civic engagement organizations, and Key Women in our community are supporting this idea to build a new generation of Latinas, passing the baton to younger generations to continue to be voices, faces and catalysts to move our community forward.

THE LAUNCH

The following activities are set to take place within the last few days before the elections:

October 31st → Latinas to the Polls

Recruit Volunteers to join us during this day to call Latina voters in key states, sign up for a shift at https://poderlatinx.org/poderosas
If you are leading a phone bank or any activity locally with your organization, make sure that your list is purposely engaging Latina voters.
Secure a commitment from your organization leadership to recognize that the activities are in relation to formally acknowledging, celebrating and promoting Latinas in this space of civic engagement.

November 1st → Celebrate the official launch of National Latina Civic Engagement Day

Join us in mobilizing our hermanas to know that their vote matters and help us increase awareness that Votar es Poder.
Lead your own phone bank or sign up for a shift with our Poderosas at https://poderlatinx.org/poderosas
Let’s make sure that all Latinas have their voices heard by ensuring that their votes are cast at the ballot box and counted!

November 30 → Team Convening - Results

Lets celebrate our work
Planning ahead - what happens in November 1, 2021
What does the Latina agenda look like for 2021and 2050?

Testimonials

Our mission is to acknowledge, celebrate, and promote the presence of Latinas as a voting force and their leadership in civic engagement.

OUR PARTNERS - ALL LATINA LED

Abigail Zapote, Executive Director of Latinos for a Secure Retirement
Alejandra Castillo, CEO of YWCA.
Alejandra Ruiz, Executive Director of Youth Engagement Fund
Alex Gomez, Co-Executive Director of LUCHA
Alicia Contreras, Executive Director of CORAZON Arizona
Ana Marie Argilagos, President of Hispanics in Philanthropy
Andrea Mercado, Executive Director of New Florida Majority
Beatriz Acevedo, Co-Founder and CEO of SUMA Wealth
Brenda Castillo, National Hispanic Media Coalition
Cristina Caballero, Pres./CEO of Dialogue on Diversity
Diana Rodriguez, President of Latinas Lead CA
Gigi Pedraza, Executive Director of Latino Community Foundation Georgia
Gina Jackson, co-director of Return to the Heart Foundation
Greisa Martinez Rosas, Executive Director of United We Dream Action
Irene Godinez, Executive Director of Poder NC
Kristen Urquiza, Co-founder of Marked by Covid
Laura Dent, Executive Director of CHISPA Arizona
Maria Rodriguez, Executive Director of Florida Immigration Coalition
Maricela Gutierrez, Executive Director of SIREN
Marielena Hincapie, Executive Director of National Immigration Law Center
Mayra Macias, Executive Director of Latino Victory
Melissa Morales, Executive Director of Somos Votantes
Monica Ramirez, Founder and President of Justice for Migrant Women and Latinx House, Founding Principal of She Se Puede
Montserrat Arredondo, Executive Director of One AZ
Nicole Melaku, Executive Director of National Partnership for New Americans
Sarah Audelo, Executive Director of Alliance for Youth Action
Sindy Benavides, CEO of LULAC
Stephanie Valencia, Co-Founder, and President of Equislabs
Ximena Hartsock, Co-Founder, and President of Phone 2 Action
Xochitl Oseguera, Mamas con Poder
Yadira Sanchez, Co-Executive Director of Poder Latinx

OUR SUPPORTERS

Collegiate LULAC Council
League of Women Voters Florida
National Voter Registration Day
People for the American Way Foundation
State Voices National
Vote Early Day
Univision

October 31st

11 a.m to 7 p.m EDT

Join a group of Young Latinas to make calls and get more Latinas to go out and vote. Remind them that Votar es Poder.

Invite your Friends

November 1st

11 a.m to 7 p.m EDT

Join fellow Latinas from across the country to call more Latina voters and encourage them to participate in this year's elections.

Invite your Friends

November 30th

RSVP for time

If you are a Latina-led organization, join this convening to talk about National Latina Civic Engagement Day 2021

RSVP:MSibri@PoderLatinx.org