The Spanish American League Against Discrimination (SALAD) was established in 1974 as a response to the emerging and evolving Hispanic population in South Florida. In its almost forty years, SALAD has been formative in challenging discriminatory practices in housing, employment, education, and immigration.
Today, SALAD continues its mission to advocate for a vibrant and prosperous South Florida Community.
The Spanish American League Against Discrimination was founded in Miami in 1974 by a group of Hispanic and Cuban-American residents of South Florida as a response to the underrepresentation at the time of Hispanics in the school System, local Government, and the judicial system.
In its early years, SALAD became recognized as a prominent civic entity, dedicated to combating issues based on any discrimination and advocating for initiatives and legislation that promote diversity, inclusion through meritocracy, and understanding among all ethnic groups in South Florida.