latin american youth center founded in 1968
The Latin American Youth Center, 1419 Columbia Rd NW, was founded in 1968.
According to the LAYC blog, in the late ’60s there began to be a noticeable immigrant community in Washington, DC. [They] were primarily from the Caribbean nations including Panama, the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico..." For a history of the organization, click here.
I will add LAYC to my running list of organizations & institutions founded in 1968. You can see the list here. Please share additions.
Were you a part of LAYC back in 1968? If so, comment below or via email, dc1968project@gmail.com or dm @maryamcquirter.