
D.C. trip, engineered by NHI alumna, inspires 2022 American LDZ students
For the first time ever in 2022, the National Hispanic Institute convened the American LDZ (Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Session) at St. Mary’s College of Maryland. Over the course of eight days, about 160 students from 14 states, plus Panamá, Mexico, and the Dominican Republic came together to participate in the legislative session. Because […]

American LDZ debuts at St. Mary’s College of Maryland and brings students to the Capitol
For the first time ever, the American Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Session convened July 12-17 at St. Mary’s College of Maryland – and notably included a journey to Washington, D.C. where students got to experience the workings of Congress for themselves. Gaby Morales, education director for the program, noted that new traditions come with […]

2022 Texas LDZ brings a high-energy experience for big cohort celebrating 40th year
The Lorenzo de Zavala Youth Legislative Session remains NHI’s flagship summer leadership education program — which is especially true for the Texas edition of what NHIers know as the LDZ. This was especially true this year, with nearly 150 students converging on Austin College in Sherman, Texas for the 2022 edition of the program. For […]