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The UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute team is devoted to advocating for communities of color across the U.S.
UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute is committed to shaping a new narrative so that Latinos are meaningfully considered in all policymaking conversations.
Read More | October 16, 2023
On October 13, 2023, a federal judge found that Galveston County’s 2021 redistricting plan diluted the voting strength of Black and Latino voters, violating Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.Â
Read More | October 13, 2023
Alongside partners, UCLA LPPI hosted a Latina Equal Pay Day event at the UCLA campus. The program showcased findings from UCLA LPPI showing the persistent wage gap that Latinas continue to face. Nationally, Latinas working full-time year-round, on average, face a wage gap of 57 cents to every dollar paid to white, non-Hispanic men.
Read More | October 5, 2023
On August 31st, Cindy Montañez, a dedicated public servant and advocate, shared the news of her advanced-stage cancer diagnosis. Starting her remarkable journey as the youngest member ever elected to the San Fernando Council at age 25, Montañez’s commitment led her to serve on the California State Assembly. Later, she continued her environmental advocacy as the assistant general manager of the L.A. Department of Water and Power.
Read More | September 6, 2023
Yahoo! Finance featured data published by UCLA LPPI about the state of Latino-owned businesses in California in their analysis of the economic contributions of Latinos in the country’s largest cities.
Read More | August 25, 2023
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