The sisters from San Bernardino, who have a long history of contributing to the community, are the honorary chairs for the annual gathering at CSUSB. Registration for the free summit on March 29 is now open online.
Four women who are making an impact in their respective areas will highlight LEAD Summit IX’s theme, ¡Viva la Mujer! as keynote speakers when the annual event convenes on Thursday, March 29, at CSUSB.
“VIVA LA MUJER: Nosotras Las Madrinas,” will be presented at about 2:15 p.m. as the capstone presentation of the summit on March 29 at CSUSB. Other informative panels are scheduled throughout the day.
The daylong summit focused on the challenges, issues and accomplishments facing women, and Latina women in particular, in and outside academics.
In keeping with the theme, “¡Su Voto Es Su Voz!” Everyone Counts, Concepción “Concha” Rivera is the madrina de honor and José Angel Gutiérrez is the padrino de honor.
In keeping with the theme, “¡Su Voto Es Su Voz!” Everyone Counts, Concepción “Concha” Rivera is the madrina de honor and José Angel Gutiérrez is the padrino de honor.
Enrique Murillo (education) discusses the upcoming LEAD Summit X at CSUSB on March 28, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) is interviewed about the New Zealand terrorist attacks and other topics.
Panel presentations and keynote speeches will focus on the idea that every voice counts and civic engagement is vital when the Latino Education and Advocacy Days Summit X takes place at CSUSB on Thursday, March 28.