HLG Hispanic Leaders Group of Greater St Louis (STLHLG)

Did you know no-excuse absentee voting starts today in Missouri? In 2022, Missouri lawmakers passed legislation allowing no-excuse absentee voting during the two weeks prior to an election. Election officials are asking voters to do their homework — the ballot in St. Louis City and St. Louis County is 20 inches long! Election officials are also urging voters to vote early to avoid long lines on Nov. 5th. For details: https://lnkd.in/gP6fhMGW

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Missouri's Latino population is growing — and fast. The demographic shift is prompting political strategists, both in the state and nationally, to recognize the increasing influence of Latino voters in upcoming elections. But, engaging with this community requires candidates to approach the voting bloc authentically and consider the diverse perspectives within it. St. Louis Alderwoman Daniela Velázquez, the first Latina elected to city office, emphasized the importance of the community's inclusion in the political conversation. “If you're not at the table, you're on the menu," she said. "And if you know anything about Latino cooking, you want our sazón. You want our flavor at the table.” I’ll be diving deeper into this topic tonight at the University of Missouri-Saint Louis’ Anheuser-Busch Hall (Room 0003) from 5-6:30 p.m. I hope to see you there as we explore the Latino community's growing influence in Missouri and the United State's political landscape. A big thank you to everyone who shared their insights with me: Israel Baeza, Republican Pettis County Commissioner; Rosetta Okohson from MO Political Consulting; Ness Sándoval from Saint Louis University; Ben Molina, President of the HLG Hispanic Leaders Group of Greater St Louis (STLHLG); and many more. 🔗 Read more about the community's emerging political potential in my latest piece for St. Louis Public Radio below. #Elections2024 #HispanicHeritageMonth #MissouriPolitics #Diversity #Latinos

What a night at the Missouri History Museum! Nuestra Comunidad: Hispanic St. Louis was held this week to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. Our board members came to represent! There were delicious Hispanic food vendors along with performances by Alma de Mexico St. Louis and Sumak Kamari Tradicional Dance Group of Ecuador. HLG board member Gabriela Perez Cornelius not only performed, but also helped organized the entire event! A great panel discussion led by Nine PBS Carol Daniel with HLG board member Justina Coronel, Dr. Nathalia Garcia, Octavio Nieto, and Ana Rivera Gonzalez. The conversations involved topics of struggle, pride, and successes with a focus on the future.

What a great turnout for this month’s October General Meeting! Thank you Dr. Ness Sándoval for knowledgeable information and eye-opening data about the Latino growth. We felt empowered by the insightful details about our growing community. There is a Facebook live if you missed the presentation! HLG’s next General Meeting will be December 11th and we’ll have our board elections. We hope to see you there!

Get Out the Vote THIS WEEKEND with WEPOWER and the Hispanic Leaders Group! Don’t miss your chance to help make a difference THIS WEEKEND! We’re teaming up with WEPOWER to knock on doors and remind our community about the importance of voting ahead of the November 5th election. 📅 When? This Saturday and Sunday, starting at 9:00 AM CDT. 📍 Where? Location details will be shared with those who sign up. We need YOU to help us boost voter turnout and ensure that every voice is heard. This is a great opportunity to get involved, meet others in the community, and be part of a movement for change. Sign up today to join us this weekend and let’s make an impact together! LINK: https://lnkd.in/gstrm_iu

Join us tomorrow as we welcome Dr. Ness Sándoval to be this month’s guest speaker! You don’t want to miss this opportunity to connect, learn and be empowered. See you there!

🚨 Missouri Latinos, the time is now. Don’t wait to register to vote, your voice matters. The deadline in Missouri is Oct. 9th! 🚨 Did you know about these numbers? For more full information, access our ‘Latino Vote’ initiative for details here: https://lnkd.in/gnHDpikX Make sure to register today before time runs out!

Come join us in our October Hispanic Leaders Group General Meeting - Learning Series featuring Dr. Ness Sándoval, as this month's guest speaker. This meeting is an excellent opportunity to learn, engage, and contribute to our community's well-being and future.

Register today! The countdown is on. The voter registration deadline is quickly approaching on Oct. 9th. For more on our ‘Latino Vote’ initiative, click here: https://lnkd.in/gnHDpikX