Leading
with Love

Michael Latt was a passionate social justice leader. He harnessed art, storytelling and advocacy to create numerous nationwide impact initiatives to bring love, hope and healing to support underrepresented communities.

The Michael Latt Legacy Fund

The Michael Latt Legacy Fund was established to continue the work and impact of the late Michael Latt.

Tribute Video by Max Joseph and Tanya Selvaratnam

Our
Impact

The moment I realized that I could use my skill set for social good, I decided to dedicate the rest of my career to helping others, empowering storytellers of color, and fighting injustice wherever it stands.”

–Michael Latt

News

Residency Honoring the Legacy of Social Justice Leader Michael Latt Selects Eight Fellows for Virtual Program
An installation of paint, gold and ruthenium-plated model parts, meteor fragments, amber, quartz, steel, foam, appeared at 2025 Frieze Los Angeles paid homage to Lead With Love, Kaino’s long-time collaborator, Michael Latt. 
Premiering in the Shorts 1 Program at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, Hoops, Hopes, and Dreams was produced by Michael Latt and directed and produced by Glenn Kaino.
Art in Action is a 12-week fellowship that blends art and activism to help launch your creative career and impact your community
At the end of February, members of the Center for Arts and Advocacy gathered on the occasion of Frieze Los Angeles and the 2025 Frieze Impact Prize for a conversation on the transformative power of art for justice-impacted artists.
The short documentary features Andrew Young and the late Jerry West talking about the connection between basketball and civil rights.

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