2024 Latino Unity Day

What: 2024 marks the 14th anniversary of Latino Unity Day (LUD). This year's theme is Driving Progress for Illinois.

When: Please join us Tuesday May 7th, from 12pm - 5pm, and Wednesday May 8th, from 8:30am - 10pm as we celebrate this important event for the Latino community.

Where: Springfield, Illinois. On May 7th we will be at the Illinois State Library. On May 8th, at the State House Inn.

Who: If you are member of an advocacy organization, an association, a community-based organization, a state employee, a community leader or an individual that cares about Latino equity and civic engagement, Latino Unity Day is for you!

Accommodation: Enjoy a discounted rate of $124/night plus taxes at the State House Inn. Make a reservation calling the Inn at 217-528-5100 and ask for the group discount for Latino Unity Day.

Cost: LUD is growing and so is the cost of hosting the event. For that reason, this year we are asking for a $25 contribution. Clients of community providers and students can attend for free. If you plan to invite any, please reach out to [email protected] to receive a promo code and we will gladly waive the fee for them.

Meals: Lunch on May 7th, and breakfast & lunch on May 8th are included with the registration fee.

What to expect: The final agenda is forthcoming, but in the meantime, take a peak at what's coming.

• May 7th: Join us for a series of community "diálogos" to learn from advocacy partners and other groups about their legislative priorities, what bills are they working on, how will they benefit our community, and how we can support them in their advocacy efforts. Some themes will include Education, Immigration & Language Access, Economic & Business Development, Latino/a/x Representation, or Health Equity, among others.
• May 8th: The day will start with our traditional Illinois Latino Caucus panel breakfast. This is a great opportunity to learn about the legislative priorities of our Latino legislators. Head out to the Capitol with our partners to meet with your legislators and elevate the issues that you believe will positively impact the lives of our community members. And be back on time for our luncheon with a keynote speaker and special guests. The afternoon is free to encourage legislative visits. And LUD will end with the always fantastic reception hosted by the IL Latino Legislative Caucus Foundation.

Convening Organizations: Illinois Association of Hispanic Employees, Illinois Latino Council on Higher Education, Illinois Unidos, Illinois Migrant Council, Illinois Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Latin American Recruitment and Educational Services (LARES), Illinois Latino Caucus Foundation, Latino Policy Forum, The League of United Latin American Citizens, Hispanic Federation, Illinois Coalition for Immigrant and Refugee Rights, Hispanic Illinois State Law Enforcement Association, Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Illinois Latino Agenda, Hispanic Lawyers Association of Illinois, Latinas on The Rise, and The Puerto Rican Agenda.

Host or Publisher 2024 Latino Unity Day Planning Committee