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 Latine/x LGBTQ+ activists worked to dismantle Prop 8, our founders recognized a need for building a coalition and coordinated efforts to increase support for LGBTQ+ rights within the Latine/x community. As a result, an alliance of individuals and representatives from several organizations formed the Latino Equality Alliance. LEA's founding mission was to promote liberty, justice, and equality for the Latine/x LGBTQ+ community.
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
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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