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Seeking Protection for Mobile Homeowners in Colorado

ADVOCACY DAY | Hundreds of activists advocate for benefits for the Hispanic community. (Pictures/El Comercio de Colorado)

TOOK PLACE THE LATINO/A ADVOCACY DAY 2024

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After an intense day of activism and participation, Latino/a Advocacy Day in Colorado came to an end, leaving a positive impact on the Hispanic and migrant community of the state. Several hundred Hispanic activists gathered at the Colorado Capitol for the final session of this advocacy day. Dusti Gurule, executive director of Color and Colorado Action Fund, and Álex Sánchez, executive director of Voces Unidas Action Fund, leaders of the event, expressed their gratitude for the enthusiastic participation of the activists.

“We are excited about the commitment of the leaders in our community, across Colorado, to the approval of beneficial legislation for everyone who lives here,” said Gurule. One of the bills supported by the activists is HB24-1294, aimed at protecting mobile homeowners. This legislation seeks to provide rental options with the possibility of purchase and ensure that owners adequately inform tenants about their rights.

Buscan protección para dueños de casa móviles en Colorado

LEARNING | Getting to know the projects of the current legislative period.

Another project, HB24-1323, related to School Graduation Attire, was supported by activists. This project seeks to allow students to express their cultural heritage, sexual orientation, and religious traditions during graduation ceremonies. Additionally, activists showed their support for SB24-034, which would expand school medical care in Colorado. This legislation aims to increase access to comprehensive medical services in areas with high need and without school health centers.

SHARING | Representative Manny Rutinel; Rebeca Medrano, Protégete; Senator Julie González; Representative Tim Hernández; and Jasmín Ramírez.

Learning Day

The final session at the Capitol followed a previous day of learning and exchange on Sunday, March 17, where hundreds of activists gathered to hear from local representatives and learn about the importance of political participation. Although the event has concluded, its impact will endure in the community, inspiring more people to get involved and advocate for significant changes that benefit all residents of Colorado.