How often are Latino victims of interpersonal and state violence named? The answer is that we don’t know. Because of a lack of accurate data, it’s hard to know how to meaningfully advocate for their lives. In this session, we will take a critical look at how Latino organizations have failed this vulnerable population, as well as how advocates are navigating around the data obstacle. Participants will walk away with strategies and tangible connections to efforts that are working for change.
Aura Bogado writes about race in the United States. She’s the news editor for Colorlines, and her writing has been published in Mother Jones, The Guardian, Salon, and The Nation. Follow her on Twitter at @aurabogado
Lex Steppling is a National Organizer with Equal Justice USA. He has a background in grassroots organizing, criminal justice, and public health advocacy.
