Join us at Southside Sociál at 4432 S. Ashland Ave. on September 5th from 6 – 9 PM for a celebration as we honor and congratulate the outstanding graduates of the 2025 Multicultural Leadership Academy.

Every cohort that completes the six-month leadership training program joins a network of 230+ leaders who continue to work together to make a positive impact in Black and Latino communities throughout Illinois. The graduates of the 2025 cohort are Arkey Adams, Ken Alvarado, Monserrat Ayala, Lilia Escobar, Carlos García León, Kelvin Gensollen, Lisette López, Alyssa Mendez, Isamar Mendoza, Yemilee Monjes-Lempa, Shatara Nowling, David Orta, Maty Ortega Cruz, Gabriel Pérez, Melissa Perez, Rev. Dr. Kenneth D. Phelps, Fernanda Ponce, Sean Price, Braulio Puente, Jeremy Rembert, Adrián Rodríguez, Susana Salgado Ortiz, Amber Strickland, LaKeisha Walker, and Elena Westbrook.

Tickets are free, but you are welcome to donate to support scholarships for future MLA leaders.

Learn more about the Multicultural Leadership Academy here.