FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 5, 2026 Contact: media@galeo.org Norcross, GA – GALEO, which works to increase civic participation by informing and empowering the Latino community, today issued the following statement from CEO Jerry Gonzalez and Elisa Covarrubias, Deputy Director, on Georgia’s 2026 midterm elections: “According to the Georgia Secretary of State, more than 198,000 Latinos voted […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASENovember 2, 2026 Contact: media@galeo.org Norcross, GA – With Election Day tomorrow and millions of ballots already cast, GALEO & GALEO Impact Fund are standing with more than 150 elected officials, election administrators, and civic leaders from 25 states who have signed NALEO’s Our Democracy Is Not Negotiable principles for free and fair […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 18, 2026Contact Info: Jerry Gonzalez GALEO is deeply saddened and disillusioned to learn of the recent allegations of sexual abuse of women and minors by Cesar Chavez. This news weighs heavily on our hearts, as many in our community had looked up to him as a leader and role model. The accounts […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE News from the office of Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib Wednesday, February 4, 2026 Contact: Rashida.Press@mail.house.gov Tlaib Introduces Resolution to Defend the Fourteenth Amendment WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib (MI-12), alongside Popular Democracy, introduced the Defend the Fourteenth Amendment Resolution which reaffirms Congress’ recognition of the Fourteenth Amendment as a cornerstone of our multiracial democracy and renews our commitment to actively defend […]
As a first-generation college student, nobody prepares you for the confusion and chaos of starting college. Your parents immigrate to a new country, hoping their children will have a better life and new opportunities. However, they sometimes don’t see their child’s struggles when entering a new chapter of their life, such as higher education. It […]
(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 […]
