As the world prepares for the 50th Anniversary of Earth Day, the Latinx community will seek meaningful ways to commemorate the historic occasion by visiting parks and cleaning up our environment. Albert Arevalo of Latino Outdoors will share ways you can contribute and enjoy our country’s parks, along with responsibilities we all have when visiting them.

Luis Nasvytis Torres is a Senior Legislative Representative at Earth Justice, our nation’s public interest environmental law organization. Earth Justice works to promote access to clean, affordable, reliable, and sustainable energy sources to mitigate the effects of climate change, create jobs, and improve the health of communities. We’ll talk about the court cases Earth Justice is working on that affect many Latinx communities.

Sharita Gruberg, director of policy for the LGBTQ Research and Communications Project at American Progress, talks about issues facing Queer immigrant detainees, asylum seekers and DACA recipients.

Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipient Julio Acevedo talks about the program that has benefited him for eight years, the struggle to keep his DACA status, and how a pending Supreme Court ruling will either continue his American Dream or force him back in the closet.

Health Policy Senior Strategist Alberto Gonzalez of Unidos US, the nation’s largest Latino nonprofit advocacy organization, talks about Latino access to Health Care and the upcoming deadline to sign up for the Affordable Care Act.

The beautiful Ale Tristan has been selected to represent the United States at the Miss Trans Star International Beauty Pageant. Ale shares how she’s preparing for the big event in Barcelona, Spain, where she will compete with 30 other contestants to bring the crown home.

Voto Latino Social Media Director Norberto Briceño talks about creating a space for the Latinx community that is both relatable and authentic in today’s politics.

Civil rights, environmental justice, and health equity laws and policies. This is the framework that guides GreenLatinos National Policy Director Jessica Loya in her ongoing battle for the environment. Learn how she works hard each day to ensure Latinos are included in the conversation for a better tomorrow.

Leading expert on tobacco use among Latinos, Dr. Erik Rodriquez, talks about the new health concerns surrounding e-cigarettes and the lingering threat of tobacco in our community. He will give us insight on addiction and resources to learn how to quit.

Latinx members of the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence talk about bringing joy and getting rid of stigma in the Queer community. As soon as the Sister-Face comes on, these mild manner folks become super heroes rescuing souls and uplifting vulnerable populations.