Levántate y Lucha:
Preparing the next generación of leaders
Jolt’s Levántate y Lucha Institute trains the next generation of community leaders and organizers in Texas. Through the development of core organizing skills and political education, participants will gain access to tools to build a movement of engaged Latino voters and shift the political landscape of Texas for a more just democracy that serves all Texans.
2025 Levántate y Lucha Calendar
| Topic | Description & Sign Up | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Climate and the Economy | Our goal during this session is to give you a look at energy in Texas, green jobs and their importance, ... Read More & Sign Up | 1747242000 May 14, 2025 |
| The State of Education | Join Jolt to learn about the attacks on public and higher education. Let's talk about accessibility to a good education, ... Read More & Sign Up | 1750266000 June 18, 2025 |
| Day of Advocacy | Join us for a day of advocacy to fight for the issues that affect Latinos the most. So let's make ... Read More & Sign Up | 1752944400 July 19, 2025 |
| Latino History | It's Latino History Month! Join Jolt to learn about the history of Latino activism and organnziging, how we can advocate ... Read More & Sign Up | 1758128400 September 17, 2025 |
| Latino Identity | Join Jolt to understand and internalize where Latino identity comes from, what it means to you to be Latino, and ... Read More & Sign Up | 1759251600 September 30, 2025 |
What to expect
The Levántate y Lucha Institute will provide you the opportunity to:
- Become knowledgeable about Latino identity, organizing culture and history.
- Have the tools necessary to combine digital organizing with on-the-ground organizing.
- Deliver a powerful story of self to organize people for a cause.
- Develop core organizing skills (needed to be effective leaders in our communities).
- Gain political awareness and a sense of the impact you can make in the Latino community.
- Meet like-minded community members, future community leaders, and people who know the importance of civic engagement.