Washington, D.C. — Latino Victory Foundation announced today that Latino Talks, its annual signature event, will return after a four-year hiatus with songwriter, actor, director, and producer Lin-Manuel Miranda as its main headliner.
“We are excited for the return of Latino Talks and to bring together Latinos and Latinas from diverse backgrounds and industries who inspire Latinos of all ages and generations, especially our youth,” said Nathalie Rayes, Latino Victory Foundation president and CEO. “We are especially honored to open this celebration with Lin-Manuel Miranda, a friend and supporter of Latino Victory and a powerhouse advocate for the Latino community. Lin-Manuel is one of the most prolific, talented artists transforming our cultural landscape and elevating Latino culture to new heights. We are beyond excited to welcome Lin-Manuel as our headliner for Latino Talks 2023.”
Latino Talks 2023 will be held on Tuesday, May 23, 2023, from 6:30 pm-9:30 p.m., in Washington, D.C. Latino Victory Foundation will announce new headliners and ticket access information in the coming weeks. So far, in addition to Lin-Manuel Miranda, the Latino Victory Foundation is proud to announce the following speakers and panelists:
- Katya Echazarreta, First Mexican born woman in space and electrical engineer
- Dr. Miguel Cardona, United States Secretary of Education
- Rafael Reif, 17th President of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) from 2012 to 2022
- Rep. Greg Casar, United States Representative (TX-35)
- Rep. Maxwell Frost, United States Representative (FL-10)
Latino Talks is Latino Victory Foundation’s annual signature event that has been held since 2015, with a four-year hiatus that began with the Covid-19 pandemic event shut-down.
It convenes Latino leaders who have excelled in business, science, education, politics, and the arts, among other fields. The event is a platform that aims to spotlight our community leaders who are shaping the public narrative on Latino priorities and issues. Held in May to honor Latino Victory’s anniversary, Latino Talks is a fireside-chat-style, “cocktails and conversation” in which guest speakers share their life stories and their experiences as Latinos who have forged their paths in their respective fields and examine the ways we can continue increasing our community’s power.
Throughout the years, Latino Victory Foundation has welcomed an array of speakers to Latino Talks, including co-founder Eva Longoria, Grammy Award-winning Mexican rock band Maná, and Emmy Award-winning journalist Maria Elena Salinas, among others.
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The Latino Victory Foundation is a 501c3 organization dedicated to raising awareness about Latinos’ contributions to American society and building a greater understanding between Latinos and other communities. The foundation seeks to strengthen the country through conversation and uplift the values of inclusion and civic engagement.
