Archives On The Air 217: Empowering Latina Youth — Wyoming Latina Youth Conference Records

By Wyoming Public Media

Published October 18, 2020 at 12:01 AM MDT

1 of 8

Flyer for Latin Jam concert, ca. 2000. Box 2, Wyoming Latina Youth Conference records, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

2 of 8

Flyer for Latin Jam concert, ca. 2000. Box 2, Wyoming Latina Youth Conference records, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

3 of 8

Article about Dolores Huerta. Box 3, Wyoming Latina Youth Conference records, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

4 of 8

Article about Dolores Huerta. Box 3, Wyoming Latina Youth Conference records, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

5 of 8

Publicity for the Wyoming Latina Youth Conference, ca. 2004. Box 2, Wyoming Latina Youth Conference records, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

6 of 8

Publicity for the Wyoming Latina Youth Conference, ca. 2004. Box 2, Wyoming Latina Youth Conference records, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

7 of 8

Agenda for the Wyoming Latina Youth Conference, ca. 2012. Box 11, Wyoming Latina Youth Conference records, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

8 of 8

Agenda for the Wyoming Latina Youth Conference, ca. 2012. Box 11, Wyoming Latina Youth Conference records, American Heritage Center, University of Wyoming.

Every October, young Latinas from across Wyoming gather for the Latina Youth Conference.

Fifth through twelfth graders meet for the two-day conference. They enjoy banquets, cultural performances, informational presentations and educational workshops.

The conference is sponsored by a non-profit organization that focuses on empowering young Latinas through mentorship and awareness. It provides a unique opportunity for young Hispanic women in Wyoming to meet and interact.

The inaugural conference was held in 2000 in Cheyenne.

Dolores Huerta who co-founded the United Farm Workers Union, spoke to the group in 2011. She is a famous and celebrated Latina activist and advocate for women's rights.

See conference programs, posters and more in the Wyoming Latina Youth Conference records at UW's American Heritage Center.