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YLN & AU Host Advocacy and Legislative Engagement Training

On Thursday, March 20, community members gathered at the Young Latino Network (YLN) office for Llamado a la Acción: Building Community Power, an empowering evening dedicated to advocacy and legislative engagement. This training equipped attendees with the knowledge...

YLN & NEOWC Wage Theft Clinic Expands to Offer Immigration Legal Aid

Young Latino Network and Northeast Ohio Worker Center Expand Bilingual Wage Theft Clinic to include immigration legal advice through collaboration with law firm Bartell, Georgalas, and Juarez.The Young Latino Network (YLN) and the Northeast Ohio Worker Center (NEOWC)...

Sabor a Justicia: Reclamando Nuestro Futuro

YLN & AU Unite Organizations, Nonprofits, and Community Members for Their First Civic Dinner on ImmigrationOn Wednesday, February 12, the Young Latino Network (YLN) and Avanzamos Unidos (AU) hosted their inaugural community civic dinner, bringing together...

YLN & AU Public Statement

January 28th, 2025— In this time of national uncertainty, our Latine community and allies committed to equity and justice face growing challenges. Recent legislative actions in the U.S. House threaten nonprofit organizations, highlighting the pressing need for...

SOMOS CUYAHOGA — The Campaign That Turned The Tide of Latine Voter Engagement and Reached Over 3,200 People

The Somos Cuyahoga campaign, Young Latino Network (YLN)’s second electoral effort, blew expectations out of the water with close to 11,500 doors knocked, over 15,000 phone calls, and over 3,200 conversations. Today, we celebrate the hard work of our community...

YLN and AU Condemn Disrespectful, Dangerous Rhetoric Targeting Latine Communities at New York City Rally 

CLEVELAND, OH — The Young Latino Network (YLN) and Avanzamos Unidos (AU) stand united in condemning recent rhetoric at the opening of former President Trump’s rally in New York City, where Tony Hinchliffe’s appalling and disparaging comments about Puerto Rico and the...

Cuyahoga County Ballot Issues for November 2024

As the November 2024 elections approach, Cuyahoga County residents will be asked to vote on several important ballot issues. Here’s a breakdown of the key issues and what they mean for our community: Ballot Issue 1: End Gerrymandering in Ohio Ohio's voting districts...

INVISIBLE NO MORE — In Four Weeks, Somos Cuyahoga Has Talked To Over 900 Latine Voters

On Sunday, September 8th, the Young Latino Network (YLN) began canvassing for Somos Cuyahoga, a nonpartisan initiative dedicated to amplifying the voices of Latine voters in Cuyahoga County. With clear skies and high energy, 15 canvassers eagerly set out to contact...

Reclaiming Latine Heritage Month

YLN's Executive Director, Selina Pagán Invites You to Celebrate Semana de Siesta!As we approach Latine Heritage Month, Young Latino Network (YLN) invites you to join a unique celebration designed to reclaim our time, rest, and cultural pride: Semana de Siesta. This...

Cleveland: “Sabroso y Poderoso”

Mijente Teams Up with Young Latino Network and Avanzamos Unidos for “El Chisme 2024” Nationwide Tour On Saturday, August 24, Cleveland, Ohio, played host to Mijente’s “El Chisme 2024 Tour” with a vibrant event titled “Cleveland Sabroso y Poderoso.” In collaboration...