‘No Georgia agenda without a Latino agenda’: Latinos call for equal opportunities at State Capitol

Latino Community Fund Georgia Executive Director and Founder Gigi Pedraza speaks at a Latino Day event near the Georgia State Capitol on Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025. (Matthew Pearson/WABE)

Latino advocates in Georgia are calling on their state lawmakers to create equal opportunities for the people of their community. 

The Latino Community Fund of Georgia, GALEO, partner organizations and Latino residents gathered in Liberty Plaza, across the street from the Georgia State Capitol Wednesday morning. 

After breakfast, some speakers and a group photo, about 200 people received either a gold or orange star, indicating they’d head either to the Senate or House of Representatives to talk to lawmakers.