Citizen:Latina - Elevate Your Voice

Civic engagement program designed for audiences of all ages & backgrounds to educate & motivate voters in advance of midterm elections
About this Event

Co-Hosted by MANA de North Texas and MANA, A National Latina Organization, the Citizen:Latina event in Fort Worth will be one in a series of 1-day conference events across the country that focus on listening to Latina/o voices and promoting civic engagement across generations. These events are part of a national initiative to educate and motivate communities on important issues, elevate voices nationwide, and engage voters and potential voters on the importance of civic engagement. The project aims to present Latina/o citizens as a force for good in the country.

Agenda

🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Registration and Check-In
🕑: 10:15 AM
Welcome
Host: Eliza Lopez, President, MANA de North Texas
🕑: 10:35 AM
Event Overview
Host: Amy Hinojosa, National President and CEO, MANA
🕑: 10:40 AM
Flash Talk - Inspirational Opening
🕑: 10:50 AM
Panel Discussion - Voices of Youth
Host: Lorena Blanco-Silva, Vice Chair, MANA National Board

Info: America's Youth have the potential to be game-changers in the upcoming election. Approximately 1 million Latino youth will turn 18 and become eligible to vote in 2026. Topics explored will be issues that impact their lives and what motivates youth to get engaged and vote.

🕑: 11:35 AM
Flash Talk - Inspirational Story
🕑: 11:45 AM
Panel Discussion - Latinas Leading the Way

Info: Latinas are among a growing number of elected and appointed leaders at the local, state, and federal level. This discussion will highlight local Latina officials and the work they have been doing to support their communities, and what issues are most pressing as we enter the 2026 election season.

🕑: 12:30 PM
Lunch Break - Lunch Provided
🕑: 01:00 PM
Flash Talk - Inspirational Story
🕑: 01:10 PM
Panel Discussion - 2026 Issues Forum

Info: Join national leaders to discuss the issues that will be most important to consider for the upcoming 2026 mid-term elections. National experts will share their insights on how issues are impacting communities nationwide.

🕑: 01:55 PM
Breakout Sessions - Community Training
🕑: 03:15 PM
Gratitude, Closing, and Call to Action