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In January 2024, the Louisiana state legislature approved a new congressional voting map that includes two majority-Black districts. We are proud of the Leaders of Color who played a part in this decision. Learn more about the work from State Representative and Leaders of Color alum Vanessa Caston LaFleur ..read more

Leaders of Color, Memphis, an organization focused on identifying, training and elevating Black and Latinx leaders in Memphis to become civic and political education leaders, released results of a new public opinion poll commissioned by the organization focused on the beliefs, aspirations, and priorities of likely voters in Memphis. The survey found that voters overwhelmingly support public school choice in Memphis and have a strong preference for an expansion of public school options as opposed to the creation of private school vouchers ..read more

This Black History Month, we are celebrating our Leaders of Color alumni who have made history in their communities!  ..read more

In a recent opinion piece, our alum Dr. Audrey Elion highlights the importance of high-quality public schools and public school choice in Memphis. The full opinion piece is below. This article was originally published in The Daily Memphian ..read more

Sandra Pita, Leaders of Color alum and education advocate, is working with parents and members of the Memphis Shelby County Board of Education to help students and families address barriers to attendance and advance mental health and social-emotional learning solutions ..read more

In 2024, we aim to chart a course that not only empowers leaders individually but also envisions a collective impact on a national scale ..read more

In January 2024, the Louisiana state legislature approved a new congressional voting map that includes two majority-Black districts. We are proud of the Leaders of Color who played a part in this decision. Learn more about the work from State Representative and Leaders of Color alum Vanessa Caston LaFleur ..read more