Expectations of Color Latina

Women from Color making a political stance.

This semester I will be working with Color Latina. COLOR stands for Colorado Organization for Latina Opportunity and Reproductive Rights. The representative I first spoke with was Lupe. When she came to the class, I had the opportunity to briefly speak with her. From her introduction, I learned that Color focused on the rights for Latina women. After doing a little research on my own, I learned a little more about the mission at COLOR.
COLOR is a sisterhood of Latinas dedicated to building a movement of Latinas, their families and allies through leadership development, organizing and advocacy to create opportunity and achieve reproductive justice. COLOR is led completely by young Latinas. The primary purpose it to educate other Latina women, and promote reproductive health. They do this by getting the women involved in the city. They are involved in civic participation, and leadership opportunities.
After speaking with Lupe, the first day, my expectations were just to first meet with the organization, and eventually help organize a big event they have coming up in March. Unfortunately, neither one of my expectations have been supported. After sending a few emails, and not getting a response, I finally called COLOR on Monday afternoon and told them I would be coming in along with my group members on Saturday for orientation. They excitedly agreed, so I am hoping to begin the journey very soon. Once this happens, I'm sure my expectations for beginning to work on the event for March, will soon come to pass as well.