Vision

Empower first-generation college graduates from diverse backgrounds
to be the next-generation of leaders
who end systemic and structural inequities
​ in every sector, in every community: redefining leadership.

​voices of our members
​

Leader Irving, Cohort 4
Postsecondary Program

Leader Rafael, Cohort 4
Postsecondary Program

Leader Linda, Cohort 1
​Alumni Program

Leader Angel, Cohort 1
​Alumni Program

Leader Martin, Cohort 7
HS Program

Leader Nicole, Cohort 6
​HS Program

Leader Tajari, Cohort 6
​HS Program

We work:
​

college acceptance rate

postsecondary persistence rate

commit to empower home community

​LIT has been led by people of color since its inception who share the experiences of the community we are located. Our assets-based approach ensures we work with students and families collectively with the community and not to the community. We Impact Lives, Break the Cycle, Empower Shared Responsibility and Lift Communities together. 
​

Sign up for our monthly newsletters

Thank you to our supporters