History of Latinos in Texas
September 18, 2023
History of Latinosin Texas A partial timeline by the Jolt Team Photos do not belong to us – for Educational Use 1500s Texas was settled
Yes, Latinos! We are the future of Texas
August 29, 2023
Yes, Latinos! We are the future of Texas Emma Luisa Lopez, Policy Associate at Jolt Before 1953, only two Latinas/os had served in the Texas
Jolt Action and Jolt Initiative welcomes new Director of Communications
May 15, 2023
Communications veteran Antonio Luján joins non-profit at Austin office Austin, TX – Jolt Action and Jolt Initiative welcomes Antonio Luján as new Director of Communications
Texas Lege Wrap-up 2023
May 9, 2023
In 2023, there were a handful of bills on Jolt’s radar tied to the very core of our mission that would significantly impact the Latino/a
Celebrating the Influential Women in Our Lives: A Letter from our Executive Director
March 14, 2023
Recalling my fond memories of growing up in a small border town in Eagle Pass brings to mind the strong women who helped shape my
Jolt Action Levántate y Lucha Institute Develops Tomorrow’s Leaders Today
March 7, 2023
Youth Community Organizing Training in Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio on March 25 Austin, TX – Jolt Action announced today the nonprofit organization’s Levántate y
Jolt Calls For On-Campus Early Voting Sites in Austin Runoff
November 17, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, November 17, 2022 CONTACT: Christine Bolaños, [email protected],(512) 767-2978 JOLT CALLS FOR ON-CAMPUS EARLY VOTING SITES IN AUSTIN RUNOFF ELECTION
Jolt Action Participates in Congressional Hispanic Caucus Roundtable at Nation’s Capitol
September 26, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, September 23, 2022 CONTACT: Christine Bolaños, [email protected], (512) 767-2978 JOLT ACTION PARTICIPATES IN CONGRESSIONAL HISPANIC CAUCUS ROUNDTABLE AT NATION’S CAPITOL WASHINGTON,
State Board of Education curriculum delays will harm Latino students
September 21, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, September 21, 2022 CONTACT: Christine Bolaños, [email protected], (512) 767-2978 STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION CURRICULUM DELAYS WILL HARM LATINO STUDENTS The Texas