LEAD Summit XIV
Friday, October 3, 2025
"Telling Our Stories - Our Way, Our Voice: Latino Representation in the Arts, Media, and Education”
8:00 am - 3:00 pm
Santos Manuel Student Union South
California State University, San Bernardino
Conferencia en la Universidad de Cal State San Bernardino
El 3 de Octubre se llevará a cabo la conferencia Latino Education and Advocacy Days, mejor conocida por su sigla en inglés como LEAD, que se traduciría como Día de Defensa de la Educación Latina. Esta actividad se desarrollará en el Centro de Estudiantes Manuel Santos, de la Universidad Estatal de California en San Bernardino (CSUSB)
El objetivo de la cumbre será promover y crear conciencia sobre la gravedad de la crisis que la educación latina enfrenta actualmente, y fortificar el desarrollo intelectual, cultural, y personal de los maestros, administradores, líderes y estudiantes de nuestras comunidades.
Todas las presentaciones se efectuarán en inglés, pero habrá intérpretes calificados de traducción simultánea a español disponible todo el día.
Theme
Lea la versión en español - Tema.
Chicanos and Latinos come from rich and diverse traditions rooted in storytelling, poetry, food, textiles, murals, humor, sacred texts, music, and other cultural forms. These expressions are as epic and meaningful as any other civilization, yet they are often absent or misrepresented in American history, literature, and art education. The contributions of Indigenous, African diasporic, and Latino communities are overlooked, minimizing their rightful place in the narrative of the United States. Despite deep historical roots predating colonization and their crucial roles in shaping the nation, Latino stories continue to be marginalized in textbooks, museums, media, and public discourse.
Telling Our Stories – Our Way, Our Voice seeks to reclaim that space, putting Latino narratives at the center. These stories reveal hardship, joy, and perseverance, offering both historical truth and emotional insight. When integrated into education and media, they broaden worldviews, enrich learning, and motivate individuals—especially youth—by showing what is possible. The Latino presence in the U.S. is foundational and continuous, spanning from pre-colonial times to the present. We are not just part of America—we helped build it and continue to shape it through activism, entrepreneurship, and cultural innovation.
Representation matters deeply, especially in education and media, where visibility impacts self-worth, ambition, and societal perception. Latinas and Latinos have contributed to every major war, led civil rights movements, and thrive in all sectors, yet continue to face underrepresentation in leadership and decision-making roles. Media industries, for instance, consistently exclude Latinos from influential positions despite our significant audience impact. The lack of accurate, multi-dimensional portrayals limits public understanding and perpetuates stereotypes. Positive, diverse representation not only validates lived experiences but also opens new pathways for future generations.
Chicano/Latino art and storytelling are powerful tools for resistance, education, and social change. As expressions of identity and activism, these forms bridge cultural gaps and challenge dominant narratives. They uncover systemic flaws, advocate for equity, and redefine what it means to be American. Integrating these stories into school curricula, public policy, and the arts is a step toward a more inclusive democracy. If we don’t tell our own stories, others will—and they may not get it right. True equity requires more than visibility; it demands authentic voices, intentional inclusion, and a shared commitment to justice.
Join Us
California State University, San Bernardino is pleased to announce the Annual Latino Education and Advocacy Days (LEAD).
- Are you ready to make a difference in the Latino community?
- Are you ready to connect with and be part of Latino educational leadership?
- Are you ready to find cross-sector solutions to improve the education and lives of all students?
- Raise Your Hand, Step In, and Get Involved!!!
- Latino Education is the economic imperative of our time, and the civil rights issue of our generation.
- Latino students disproportionately bear the crux of the educational crisis, and is where the greatest improvements and most fundamental changes must be fared.
Please join us for our annual assembly, as we convene key stakeholders: teaching professionals and educators, researchers, academics, scholars, administrators, independent writers and artists, policy and program specialists, students, parents, families, civic leaders, activists, and advocates. In short, those sharing a common interest and commitment to educational issues that impact Latinos.
Conference Location: Santos Manuel Student Union Event Center (unless otherwise noted).
(Complimentary Parking Lot D Preferred)
Únete a nosotros
La Universidad Estatal de California en San Bernardino se complace en anunciar los Días Anuales de Educación y Defensa Latina (LEAD).
- ¿Estás listo para marcar la diferencia en la comunidad latina?
- ¿Estás listo para conectarte y ser parte del liderazgo educativo latino?
- ¿Estás listo para encontrar soluciones intersectoriales para mejorar la educación y la vida de todos los estudiantes?
- ¡¡¡Levanten la mano, intervengan y participen!!!
- La educación latina es el imperativo económico de nuestro tiempo y la cuestión de los derechos civiles de nuestra generación.
- Los estudiantes latinos cargan desproporcionadamente con el quid de la crisis educativa, y es donde deben lograrse las mayores mejoras y los cambios más fundamentales.
Únase a nosotros en nuestra asamblea anual, mientras convocamos a las partes interesadas clave: profesionales de la enseñanza y educadores, investigadores, académicos, académicos, administradores, escritores y artistas independientes, especialistas en políticas y programas, estudiantes, padres, familias, líderes cívicos, activistas y defensores. .
En resumen, aquellos que comparten un interés y compromiso común con los temas educativos que impactan a los latinos. Lugar de la conferencia: Centro de eventos de la Unión de Estudiantes Santos Manuel (a menos que se indique lo contrario). (Se prefiere estacionamiento de cortesía)