Millennials represent the largest generation in the United States, and with a Latino turning 18 years old every 30 seconds, Latino millennials have become an important voting electorate. However, despite their growing numbers, mobilizing Latino millennials is a challenge on all political party's radar. For the launch of Latin Post's "Turnout" series, Latin Post speaks one-on-one with two leading and national organizations that are committed to mobilizing millennials to participate and vote.
Latin Post's Turnout, presented by Michael Oleaga, features the League of United Latin American Citizens' (LULAC) Director of Policy Luis Torres) on the Latino voter turnout and mobilizing millennials to have their voices heard on various issues.
Reports indicating the Latino vote will not play a vital role among the "competitive" congressional elections have national Latino and voter registration organizations talking and defending the impact of the voting population.
A nonpartisan coalition of national Latino organizations published a scorecard of the 113th Congress on how lawmakers' votes affected the social, economic and political life of Latinos.
A major online drive for voter registration, notably geared toward the Latino community, is scheduled to take place with the help of approximately 75 national organizations.
A coalition of 39 national Latino advocacy organizations responded to President Barack Obama's executive action delay on immigration. The coalition, known as the National Hispanic Leadership Agenda (NHLA), expressed "anger" and "disappointment" with Obama's decision.
California lawmakers are attempting to pass $3 million to provide legal counsel for unaccompanied, undocumented immigrant children in immigration court.
A coalition of national organizations focusin on issues ranging from immigration, human rights, law and leadership to race relations, have called for an update of federal guidelines and legislation following the death of 18-year-old African-American Michael Brown.
National Latino organizations are continuing their calls for peace and justice after the death of Michael Brown and the subsequent protests in Ferguson, Missouri. A congressional review of military-grade weaponry used by police in Ferguson has also been requested.
On July 10, La Santa Cecilia wowed more than 1,500 Latino leaders, including first lady Michelle Obama and superstar Jennifer Lopez, with its rendition of "Strawberry Fields Forever" at the LULAC Unity Luncheon hosted by the National convention of the League of United Latin American Citizens -- and they're doing it again, but this time its online for the whole world to see.
With the U.S. Latino population projected to hit 131 million by 2050, the representation of Latinos on the media has been changing notably on cable television.
"I don't think you can better a Beatles song, they are all amazing," said lead singer Marisol "La Marisoul" Hernandez of the Grammy winning band, La Santa Cecilia. Yet somehow, La Santa Cecilia has managed to do just that, by highlighting the tireless efforts of migrant workers who tend to our very own 'Strawberry Fields' in the United States.
Google has been working on improving efficiency in nonprofit organizations with its Google for Nonprofits program. At the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) annual national convention, Google's Public Policy Analyst Jennifer Bernal discussed Google for Nonprofits and the kinds of services the company offers besides its search engine.
