The Latin Pride Project, now stewarded by the Multi Cultural Queer+ Association, is more than an initiative — it is a living, growing movement. It protects the legacy of Marisol Martinez while expanding its reach to uplift all queer and immigrant Latinx voices across the country.
EST. 2022
Our Mission
The Latin Pride Project is a cultural and advocacy initiative designed to honor and extend the vision of community leader Marisol Martinez. Through leadership development, community activation, and cultural visibility, the Latin Pride Project builds lasting power for LGBTQ+ Latinx and immigrant communities.
Our Vision
A future where every queer and immigrant Latinx person is represented, resourced, and respected — with their identity, history, and leadership at the center of change.
Our Ongoing & Expanding Services 2026 -2027 and Beyond
ADVOCACY & LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Marisol Martinez Fellowship Launching in 2027
Advocacy Trainings & Leadership Labs
Youth & Elders Bridging Circles
Policy Roundtables & Public Speaking Events.
CULTURAL PROGRAMS & EVENTS
Latin Pride Float & Cultural Festival (Annual)
Seasonal Cultural Events
Queer Artist Residencies
Community Storytelling Nights / “Noche de Orgullo”
HEALING, WELLNESS & MENTAL HEALTH
“Café y Coraje” Monthly Healing Circles
Grief & Resilience Retreats
Cultural Wellness Workshops
Spiritual Care with Queer/Latinx Practitioners
Marisol Martinez
Founder Latin Pride Project
Marisol Martinez is a prominent community advocate in Cleveland, Ohio,recognized for her impactful work at the intersection of Latinx and LGBT+ identities. She founded the Latin Pride Project, an initiative aimed at elevating individuals within the queer Latinx community through visibility, advocacy, and cultural celebration.
THANK YOU TO LATIN PRIDE PROJECT FLOAT SPONSORS 2025
Why Your Support Matters
Most traditional LGBTQ+ and Latinx programs leave queer Latino immigrants and working-class communities behind. Your support allows us to:
✅ Empower the next generation of queer Latino leaders
✅ Create safe spaces for healing and belonging
✅ Respond to urgent community needs
✅ Celebrate our culture with pride and power
✅ Build a future shaped by and for our people
When you give to the Marisol Martinez Fellowship, you are also investing in the sustainability of Latin Pride Project as a whole—fueling an ecosystem of care, culture, and resistance.
How You Can Support Latin Pride Project
💜 Donate to the Fellowship & Beyond
Your one-time or monthly donation helps us meet our $25,000 goal to launch the fellowship in 2027—and ensures we can continue offering powerful programming year after year.
🤝 Partner with Our Programs
Help us co-host events, lead workshops, offer space or supplies, and uplift community-led projects. We welcome local businesses, educators, creatives, healers, and social justice orgs into our circle.
🌟 Sponsor a Cohort, Event, or Fellow
Funders and foundations can sponsor not only the Marisol Martinez Fellowship but also larger-scale Latin Pride Project events and services. Sponsorships provide high-impact community visibility and the chance to be part of a powerful transformation.