Lánzate 2024

Lánzate 2024

Come to the political and cultural festival for Latinx changemakers who are building a future rooted in justice, liberation, and el Buenvivir.

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By Marisa Franco | Oct 30, 2018

This Election, Pon tu Granito de Arena

Every day we wonder if things could get any worse. For so many across our communities, it does. Trump is clear that the elections are a referendum on his agenda and tactics; he’s aggressively making his closing arguments and touting…

By Sofia Campos | Sep 27, 2018

Miami Escuelita: Aprendizaje Across Generations

We are so excited for our intergenerational panel at the Miami Escuelita for Latinx changemakers this weekend September 29-30! Here’s a preview of the poderosas that will be sharing time and experience with us. Rosa Alicia Clemente is an organizer,…

By Amanda Chavez | Sep 25, 2018

Lanzate 2018: San Antonio, Texas

On December 1st and 2nd, 2018, we are excited to gather once again, this time in San Antonio, Texas, for the third Lánzate convening. Right on time. Lánzate 2018 marks our largest, national gathering since Trump took office. It will…

By Sofia Campos | Jul 20, 2018

Boston Escuelita: Aprendizaje Across Generations

We are so excited for our Elders Panel at the Boston Escuelita for Latinx changemakers this weekend July 21-22! Here’s a preview of the poderosxs that will be sharing time and experience with us. Check out the full agenda aquí…

By Amanda Chavez | Jul 4, 2018

Escuelitas Are Back For 2018!

WHAT ARE ESCUELITAS? Last summer, we held our first series of  Mijente Escuelitas for members and potential members to deepen our analysis, grow our skills, and strengthen the community of Latinx changemakers who can take on the attacks of our…

By Tania Unzueta | Jul 3, 2018

Mijente Responds to “Extreme and Retaliatory” Charges Against ‘Zero Tolerance’ Protesters Arrested During Yesterday’s Day of Action

Yesterday, 10 protesters were arrested for participating in a peaceful civil disobedience during the #FreeOurFuture Day of Action in downtown San Diego. The action was intended to send the message that people around the nation are demanding the abolition of…

By Sofia Campos | Jun 30, 2018

Mijente Principles of Unity

EnglishEspañolPortuguês These are our Mijente Principles, to help us remember and guide us in struggle. 1. We are Latinx and Chicanx people that are part of movements for justice and self-determination for all people. We are pro-Black, pro-indigena, pro-worker, pro-mujer, pro-Lesbian Gay,…

By Amanda Chavez | Jun 29, 2018

Safety & Travel Tips for San Diego #FreeOurFuture

Nothing here should be taken as legal advice. Consult a trusted attorney for information specific to your case. Jump to specific sections: A NOTE FROM MIJENTE We are excited about the actions taking place in San Diego this July 2nd,…

By Amanda Chavez | Jun 28, 2018

Leading Latinx Racial Justice Organization Releases “Free Our Future” Policy Platform in Wake of War Waged Against Immigrants

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Monica Trevino, 773-573-8667 / [email protected] Leading Latinx Racial Justice Organization Releases “Free Our Future” Policy Platform in Wake of War Waged Against Immigrants Policy Calls for Full-Scale Decriminalization of Immigration Today, Mijente, a national Latinx organization…