TYLER, Texas — A nonprofit organization founded by three UT Tyler graduates is working to educate and empower communities of color in East Texas. Este Poder believes rural East Texan communities of color should "understand the power they hold" such as through voting "and use that power to improve their quality of life."
Emily Pinal, co-founder and co-executive director of Este Poder, said the group is "doing what we wish to see in the world.”
Serving five East Texas counties including Smith, Gregg, Cherokee, Wood and Nacogdoches, the organization focuses helping this population get involved and help make a difference in local elections and other causes.
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