Maritza: Lead With Your Heart

Changemakers

Maritza’s choice to stand up and speak out for her friend turned into a rally that made hundreds of people see the problems immigrant families face. There are real Latina activists across the nation who are doing important work to change their communities. People discussed include:

• Daphne Frias uses the power of her voice to make room for people with disabilities to be a part of causes they care about
• Sophie Cruz has been inspiring awareness, openness, and compassion for immigrants by communicating with and speaking to adults, government officials, and rallies in Washington D.C.