Poder Latinx wants to answer your questions
Did you know Latinx voters make up 13% of eligible voters for the upcoming 2020 United States presidential election? That’s the largest ethnic minority voting bloc in the country! With the 2020 Presidential Election looming, we’ve partnered with Poder Latinx for an Issue Time that gives you the opportunity to ask your questions about the election.
Poder Latinx is an organization focused on building a strong political movement for immigrants and people of color to have a seat in the political decision-making process. They’re here to keep you informed and answer your questions about things that matter most in this election, like climate change, economic opportunities, and immigrant justice. So throw them a Q, and head back over here on October 13, 2020 at 12 p.m. EST to see their answers.
Ask Our Experts a Question
Yadira Sanchez is an advocate for Latinx civic empowerment. She recently co-founded and is serving as Co-Executive Director of Poder Latinx. In 2017, she was selected as a 40 under 40 honoree by the Leadership Center for Excellence, An Up and Coming Practitioner Finalist by the Professional Women in Advocacy Conference, and recently was selected as a 40 under 40 honoree by the American Association of Political Consultants.
Adonias Arevalo is 29 years old, a Queer DACA recipient and originally from El Salvador. He has 10 years of experience in political and advocacy strategy fighting for immigrant rights. He graduated from University of Houston with a bachelor degree in Political Science. Aside from his role in Poder Latinx, Adonias is a drag entertainer, represented Arizona at Miss Gay America in 2019 and is currently Miss Gay Copper City.
Nancy Batista is a Guatemalan immigrant who came to the U.S. at a very young age. Nancy was raised in a single-parent home. She understands the sacrifices her mother had to make as she worked three shifts in different factories to sustain the family, and uses the many hurdles she faced due to her and family’s immigration status as a motivation to keep doing her work. Aside from her role in Poder Latinx, Nancy is a member of the voter protection coalition.
