OUR mission
The mission of Latino Equality Alliance (LEA), a project of Community Partners, is to advocate for safety, equity and wellness for the Latinx Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer + community. Our organization strongly focuses on youth empowerment, family acceptance, educational equity, public health and civic engagement. Through coalitions, we strive to build power to elevate the LGBTQ+ voices in Boyle Heights and the greater east side communities of Los Angeles.
Our STORY
LEA was founded in January of 2009, as a direct response to the passing of Proposition 8, the California ballot initiative that took marriage rights away from same-sex couples. As they worked on "No on Prop 8" in both the LGBTQ+ and Latinx communities, our founders recognized the need for a coalition and coordinated efforts to increase support for the LGBTQ+ people and issues in the Latinx community. As a result, they formed LEA, an alliance of individuals and representatives from several organizations who worked together to promote liberty, justice and equality for the Latinx LGBTQ+ communities.
Today, as an organization, LEA focuses on building power within the Latinx LGBTQ+ community and advocating for systemic changes that promote healthy and safe environments in schools, homes and neighborhoods for LGBTQ+ youth and families. We ground our work through public education, organized actions, coalition building and leadership development.
We operate out of Mi Centro LGBTQ Community Center in Boyle Heights located at 553 S. Clarence Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033.
Phone: (323) 286-7224, email: info@somoslea.org
Today, as an organization, LEA focuses on building power within the Latinx LGBTQ+ community and advocating for systemic changes that promote healthy and safe environments in schools, homes and neighborhoods for LGBTQ+ youth and families. We ground our work through public education, organized actions, coalition building and leadership development.
We operate out of Mi Centro LGBTQ Community Center in Boyle Heights located at 553 S. Clarence Street, Los Angeles, CA 90033.
Phone: (323) 286-7224, email: info@somoslea.org
Photos Courtesy of Latino Equality Alliance Staff.
Our work is made possible with the support of our funding partners:
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