Highlighted by a keynote address by Richard “Cheech” Marin, the 2022 LEAD Summit showcased stories, accomplishments and sacrifices made by the Latino community over the last 50 years while calling on the younger generation to continue the work.
Enrique Murillo Jr. (education) was a guest on the Radio Bilingue program “Linea Abierta,” Brian Levin (criminal justice) was quoted in an essay in The New York Times, and Mike Stull (entrepreneurship) talked about the upcoming 20th Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards.
The LEAD Summit at Cal State San Bernardino brings together educators, researchers, artists, students, parents, activists and others who share a common interest and commitment to education issues that impact Latinos. This year’s summit takes place Sept. 30.
Enrique Murillo Jr. (education) discussed the upcoming LEAD Summit XI at CSUSB on Sept. 30, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about the extremist group the Oath Keepers.
Rosalio Muñoz’s talk is part of this year’s theme for the LEAD Summit revisiting and commemorating social movements from the last 50 years, including the birth of Chicano-ethnic studies, the school walkouts/blowouts, bilingual education and the Chicano Moratorium.
Enrique Murillo Jr. (education) wrote on the passing of civil rights activist and Cal State Northridge history professor Julian Nava, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was quoted in articles about California’s Stop the Hate initiative.
Registration for LEAD XI, “Movimiento y Compromiso: 50 Years of Challenges, Possibilities, and the Quest for Educational Equity,” set for Sept. 30 at CSUSB’s Santos Manuel Student Union North, can now be done online. The summit is open to the public and registration is free.
Enrique Murillo Jr. (education) was interviewed for an article about the university’s celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month.
The Latino Education and Advocacy Days (LEAD) project at CSUSB launches a digital platform this summer with original programming off its LEAD summits and affiliate programming.