On January 29, 2007, LI in partnership with COLOR presented the First Annual Colorado Latino/a Policy Issue Briefing & Advocacy Day “Building a Stronger Colorado Through Action”.  The 150 + attendees participated in policy briefings on education, immigration, healthcare, and economic justice/civil rights and training with professional and citizen lobbyists on how to advocate with elected officials.  (Stay tuned for more information about the 2008 Latino/a Policy Issue Briefing & Advocacy Day).

• The Latino/a Issue Briefing & Advocacy Day values justice, freedom, access, opportunity, and concern for others.
• The goal of this nonpartisan event is to create a Latina/o voice at the Colorado state capitol to hold elected officials accountable for and responsive to the needs of the Latino/a community of Colorado.
• Participants will learn about prospective 2008 legislation concerning health care, education, workforce/employment development, and comprehensive immigration reform.
  

Colorado residents from throughout the state will hold one-on-one meetings with state legislators as part of the Advocacy Day.