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Dive into our latest blog penned by Dr. Silvia González, Director of Research at LPPI, which explores how tariffs threaten economic mobility for Latino communities and what this means for the future: ucla.in/3G7p3Pe

DYK: Arizona ranks fifth in the nation for employing Latino workers, a fast-growing demographic fueling much of the state’s recent labor force growth. Learn more about how these workers are overrepresented in high automation risk jobs: ow.ly/wpaj50VArj9

This past Friday, LPPI fellows had the opportunity to tour Telemundo 52 (TELEMUNDO 52) station in Los Angeles, where they gained insights on how local news is curated to capture the stories of Latinos in California!

LPPI in the news! Latino workers in Arizona face the highest risk of job automation, report finds - AZPM (Katya Mendoza) news.azpm.org/p/news-topical…

Thank you to all our incredible advocates championing SB 12 in Senate Judiciary Committee today! Creating an Immigrant and Refugee Affairs Agency will follow the example of numerous states & cities who currently provide similar government touchpoints for these communities, and

This #EarthDay, we reflect on how our actions impact the planet—and how we can create a sustainable world. 🌎 Swipe to see highlights of our climate research and how we advocate for policies acknowledging extreme heat exposure, disaster preparedness, clean air, & safe water.

Exciting news! Yesterday my legislation to provide more transparency in the appointments process of our state boards and commissions passed through committee with unanimous, bipartisan support! Grateful to HOPE and UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute for their continued support.

FACT: 52% of Medi-Cal’s 14M enrollees are Latino. Cuts to Medi-Cal would hit Latino workers, kids & seniors hardest. Find out more in our latest data brief: ucla.in/3EriFCd

Medi-Cal is a lifeline for Latine communities—the very people who help power California’s economy. 💪🏽 “We're very proud to be the fifth largest economy in the world. That can only happen if our communities are safe and healthy.” — Dr. Seciah Aquino Executive Director of LCHC. 📰

Our latest report shows that Black & Latino homeowners in LA County face unfair barriers to refinancing: 34% of Black & 32% of Latino applicants were denied refinancing compared to 24% of white applicants. Read more: ucla.in/4lR3xPb

A new UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute study warns that proposed work mandates could strip Medi-Cal from millions, hitting Latino communities hardest. “Medi-Cal is the insurance of last resort,” says UCLA’s Arturo Vargas Bustamante. The stakes: health, stability — and lives. kpbs.org/news/health/20…

Today on This #InternationalWorkersDay, we honor the labor and leadership of Latino workers who power the U.S. economy–on the job site, in classrooms, in clinics, and as small business owners. Learn more: latino.ucla.edu/research/latin… latino.ucla.edu/research/wildf…

FACT: Latino self-employed entrepreneurs grew by 44% from 559,000 in 2008 to 807,000 in 2022, boosting overall self-employment as non-Latino numbers declined. Learn more: ucla.in/4mazrGF

Happy Mother’s Day from UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute! This weekend, we honor the strength, dedication, and vital contributions of all mothers.

This #AAPIHeritageMonth, we celebrate the diverse AAPI communities in the U.S. Learn more about the growing AAPI Latino population and their unique experiences in our 2024 Latino Data Hub Brief. Learn more latinodatahub.org/#/research/aap…

FACT: Prior to the Eaton Fire, Latino residents were 27% of Altadena’s population, but made up 44% of those living below the Federal Poverty Level. Learn more in our latest data brief: ucla.in/3F6eJaq

“Latinos are central to California’s present and future — and we matter on this campus.” - Amada Armenta, LPPI faculty director. Latino Policy Day brought 200+ attendees together to spotlight the role of universities in equity-focused research. Read more: ucla.in/4jm6t47

The UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute’s half-day program highlighted UCLA research that addresses critical challenges facing Latino communities. newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/ucla-i…

ICYMI: The UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute’s half-day program highlighted UCLA research that addresses critical challenges facing Latino communities. newsroom.ucla.edu/stories/ucla-i…

Today marks the formal inauguration of Julio Frenk Dr. Julio Frenk! Congratulations!