On Friday, April 11, GALEO hosted our 19th annual Leyendas Essay Reading at the Georgia State Capitol. Attendees gathered to celebrate the winners of the essay contest, which honors the powerful stories of farmworkers and social justice activists from Latinx and other marginalized communities. Winners presented their essays in both English and Spanish, paying tribute […]
(Atlanta, Georgia) – Last week, GALEO announced the winners of the 2025 Leyendas Essay Contest. The organization celebrates all the submissions that uplifted the work of farmworkers and social justice activists of the Latinx communities and other marginalized communities. The winners of this year’s essay contest are: Adult Category: 1st Place: Juan Rayo, Atlanta, GA […]
(Norcross, GA) – GALEO and the GALEO Impact Fund released the 2024 Georgia Latino Vote Report, continuing to document a more accurate account of the Latino voter engagement in Georgia during the 2024 presidential election cycle. On January 7th, 2025, we hosted an online press conference for our partners and the media to present the […]
Eleven national organizations recently released the findings from the 2024 American Electorate Voter Poll, a survey of over 9,400 voters that provides an in-depth look at how voters of color, including Latino, Black, AAPI, and Native American communities, cast their ballots. The poll, which follows over a decade of multi-racial voter data, offers key insights […]
We know the recent elections have sparked a lot of uncertainty for immigrant families, and we understand how this period of unknowns can be deeply worrying. While we can’t predict exactly what lies ahead, what we can do is prepare ourselves, stay informed, and come together as a community. In times like these, our strength […]
GALEO and GALEO Impact Fund, sister organizations and leading advocates for increasing Latino civic participation in Georgia, proudly announce the launch of their groundbreaking live-to-podcast series aimed at engaging and empowering the Latino community across the state. This innovative initiative, titled “Together, Somos Más!” will serve as a pivotal platform for fostering dialogue, promoting advocacy, […]
This year, we revamped our traditional essay competition to honor the diverse voices of Latinx icons. The Leyendas Essay Contest remains dedicated to highlighting Georgia’s farmworkers, honoring Cesar Chavez, and shedding light on other influential Latinx figures in our state. The winners of the Leyendas Essay Contest were honored on April 12th, 2024, at the […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE GALEO ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF THE 2024 LEYENDAS ESSAY CONTEST (Atlanta, Georgia) – Today, GALEO proudly announced the winners of the 2024 Leyendas Essay Contest. The organization celebrates all the submissions that uplifted the work of farmworkers and social justice activists of the Latinx communities and other marginalized communities. The winners of this […]
March 18, 2024GALEOAlba VillarrealDirector of Communications avillarreal@galeo.org FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OVER 100 ORGANIZATIONS AND INDIVIDUALS SIGNED A LETTER ASKING THE UGA PRESIDENT TO CONDEMN HATE SPEECH TOWARD LATINO STUDENTS (Norcross, GA) – Today, GALEO & GALEO Impact Fund released an open letter to UGA President Morehead, urging him to show support for the Latino community […]
March 18, 2024 Office of the President 220 South Jackson StreetAthens, Georgia 30602-5000president@uga.edu Dear President Morehead, We, the undersigned, are writing to urge you to show your support for your students during this time of rampant hate and division. After the news of Laken Riley’s tragic death, the community in Athens has been plagued by […]
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