NHI’s Historic Texas LDZ Returns Home
Written by: Isabella Sada Nieto I January 26, 2024 “Concordia University gave us our first break as an institution of higher learning when they hosted the first Texas LDZ in 1983. We hope to make this relationship as meaningful as it was back then. We’re excited to bring this program back to our founding city […]
National Hispanic Institute founder addresses Sands team members as part of Hispanic Heritage Month 2023
By Kirsten Clausen Ernesto Nieto established the National Hispanic Institute in 1979 with an ambitious goal: To steer the Civil Rights Movement in a new direction. In 1981, he was joined by his wife Gloria de Leon who helped co-found the organization’s youth development initiatives. “We knew that the Hispanic community has so much to […]
NHI’s 2023 Colorado LDZ participants Collaborate to Create and Propose Future Narratives for Our Community
Colorado LDZ brings next level of interaction and growth for students from three nations July 26th, 2023 | Article by Jareth Quintero-Opatowski The unique experience of the Colorado LDZ continues to impact young leaders, with this year’s LDZ hosting 180 participants on the beautiful campus, and a long term partnership of over 30 years, Colorado […]