In November, the Latino Policy and Politics Institute (LPPI) partnered with the Inland Empire Community Foundation‘s Cultivating Inland Empire Latino Opportunity (CIELO) Fund to host two virtual Latino Data Hub (LDH) Action Lab workshops. The goal was to equip 22 leaders from grassroots and advocacy organizations in California’s Inland Empire (Riverside and San Bernardino counties)…

Latinos make up nearly 50% of Los Angeles County’s population and serve as an essential driver of the region’s continued economic growth. Despite this fact, systemic barriers continue to perpetuate inequities for Latinos in health care, housing, and access to vital services. In response to these challenges, LA County Board of Supervisors Hilda Solis and…

Access to health care is a critical need for millions of individuals in the United States. Yet, for foreign-born individuals, many with Limited English Proficiency (LEP), navigating Medicaid Managed Care presents significant barriers. These barriers are shaped by complex factors, including state-level immigration policies, the geographic distribution of bilingual providers, and the availability of linguistically…