After an intense day of activism and participation, Latino/Advocacy Day in Colorado came to an end, leaving a positive impact on the Hispanic and migrant communities. Several hundred Hispanic activists gathered at the Colorado Capitol for the final session of Advocacy Day. Event leaders Dusti Gurule, executive director of Color and Colorado Action Fund, and Álex Sánchez, executive director of Voces Unidas Action Fund, expressed their gratitude for the activists’ enthusiastic participation.
“We are excited about the commitment of the leaders in our community, all over Colorado, to passing beneficial legislation for everyone who lives here,” Gurule said.
One of the bills, HB24-1294, aimed at protecting mobile homeowners. This legislation seeks to provide rental options with the possibility of purchase and ensure that owners adequately inform tenants about their rights.
Another project, HB24-1323, related to School Graduation Attire, seeks to allow students to express their cultural heritage, sexual orientation and religious traditions during graduation ceremonies.
Additionally, activists showed their support for SB24-034, which would expand school healthcare in Colorado by increasing access to comprehensive medical services in areas with high need and without school health centers.
Learning Journey
The final day at the Capitol followed learning and exchange on March 17, where hundreds of activists gathered to listen to local representatives and learn about the importance of political participation. Although the event has concluded, its impact will endure, inspiring more people to get involved and advocate for significant changes that benefit all Colorado residents.
This article has been updated to correct a caption reference to Jasmin Ramirez, vice president of the Roaring Fork School Board.