Purpose & History
La Raza Youth Leadership Program will provide Chicanx/Latinx* high school students, grades 9 -12, an opportunity to achieve their full leadership potential by participating in an intensive leadership program.
The mission of La Raza Youth Leadership Program is to empower Chicanx/Latinx* youth to achieve their educational and leadership potential and instill the desire to give back to the Latino Community.
La Raza Youth Leadership Program believes in social justice, quality education, human rights, environmental justice worldwide and the advancement of the Latino community. The Program welcomes and encourages differing philosophical views to promote the learning experience.
*Chicanx/Latinx is a gender inclusive term