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How the new generation of Latinx voters could change US elections | María Teresa Kumar

Nov 17, 2020

In a dynamic conversation, María Teresa Kumar, a civic leader and president of Voto Latino, discusses the powerful emergence of Latinx voters, especially the youth, who made a historic impact in the 2020 election. She highlights their pressing issues, including health care, climate equity, and racial justice. Kumar emphasizes how this demographic can reshape politics for decades, while urging politicians to engage meaningfully with these voters. The dialogue also features insights on cultivating civic participation among first-time voters for sustainable change.

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Intro

3min

The Power of Latino Youth Voters in Shaping America's Future

4min

Navigating Diversity: The Influence of Young Latinx Voters in American Elections

3min

Empowering First-Time Voters for Lasting Change

3min

Empowering the Next Generation for Change

4min

A historic number of Latinx voters participated in the 2020 US presidential election, including a record number of young people casting their ballots for the first time. Civic leader María Teresa Kumar takes a look at the issues closest to youth Latinx voters, including health care, climate equity and racial justice, and considers how this growing demographic could shape American politics for decades to come. Stay tuned for a Q&A with TEDx learning specialist Bianca DeJesus on why the US has a unique opportunity to harness its diversity and define the 21st century.

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