Tuesday, September 24, 2024
5 p.m. – 6 p.m.
True North Classroom (101), Stephen Robert '62 Hall, 280 Brook Street
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Join us for an engaging and insightful Governor Frank Licht '38 Lecture with Maria Teresa Kumar, CEO of Voto Latino, at the Taubman Center for American Politics & Policy, Brown University. As we approach the pivotal 2024 election, Kumar will delve into the significant influence of Latino voters on the political landscape. Drawing from her extensive experience and leadership at Voto Latino, Kumar will provide an in-depth analysis of voter trends, key issues, and the potential impact of the Latino electorate on the upcoming election. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from one of the leading voices in political advocacy and Latinx empowerment.
Governor Frank Licht ’38 Lecture
María Teresa Kumar is the co- founder and President of Voto Latino Foundation, a non-proft, non-partisan 501(c)(3) organization, and its sister 501(c) (4) advocacy organization, Voto Latino. Voto Latino Foundation and Voto Latino are the largest Latino voter registration and Latino youth advocacy organizations in the country, respectively. Together, Voto Latino Foundation and Voto Latino, jointly known as Voto Latino, have registered over 1.4 million Americans in key battleground states since 2004, 79% of whom went on to vote. Latinos are the fastest-growing demographic in the United States, and Voto Latino’s work has directly led to a substantial expansion of the Latino electorate in key states like Arizona and Nevada. Voto Latino has pioneered the use of technology, social media, and infuencers to efectively register voters and counter disinformation at an unprecedented scale. Voto Latino reaches over 6 million Americans each month and has spent more than $100 million to ensure all Americans can participate in our democracy. For this work, Fast Company named María Teresa one of the "100 Most Creative Minds," and the Analyst Institute recognized Voto Latino with an Expy Award for expanding the feld of voter registration.
