Our Story:
The Latino Equality Alliance was founded in January of 2009, as a direct response to the passing of Proposition 8, the California ballot initiative that took marriage rights away from same-sex couples. As Latine/x LGBTQ+ activists worked to dismantle Prop 8, our founders recognized a need for building a coalition and coordinated efforts to increase support for LGBTQ+ rights within the Latine/x community. As a result, an alliance of individuals and representatives from several organizations formed the Latino Equality Alliance. LEA's founding mission was to promote liberty, justice, and equality for the Latine/x LGBTQ+ community.
Today, as an organization, LEA focuses on building power within the Latinx LGBTQ+ community and advocating for systemic changes that promote healthy and safe environments in schools, homes and neighborhoods for LGBTQ+ youth and families. We ground our work through public education, organized actions, coalition building and leadership development.
Our Mission:
The mission of Latino Equality Alliance (LEA), a project of Community Partners, is to advocate for safety, equity, and wellness for the Latinx Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer + community. Our organization strongly focuses on youth empowerment, family acceptance, educational equity, public health, and civic engagement. Through coalitions, we strive to build power to elevate the LGBTQ+ voices in Boyle Heights and the greater East Side communities of Los Angeles.
Company Details
- Employees
- 17
- Founded
- 2009
- Address
- 553 S Clarence St, Los Angeles,california 90033,united States
- Industry
- Civic And Social Organizations
- NAICS
-
Civic and Social Organizations
- HQ
- Los Angeles, California
Latino Equality Alliance Questions
Latino Equality Alliance's website is http://www.latinoequalityalliance.org
Latino Equality Alliance's LinkedIn profile is https://www.linkedin.com/company/somoslea
Latino Equality Alliance has
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Latino Equality Alliance's industry is
Civic and Social Organizations
Latino Equality Alliance's top competitors are
Lgbtq+ Health Equality,
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Latino Coalition For A Healthy California,
Latino Outdoors,
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Big Brothers Big Sisters Of America,
Latino Community Foundation,
Latina Professionals®,
Latino Professionals®,
Latino Coalition Of Los Angeles.
Latino Equality Alliance's categories are Civic and Social Organizations
Latino Equality Alliance's founding year is 2009
