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UCLA report paints complex picture of inequality among growing Afro-Latinx population in U.S.

The Afro-Latinx population in the U.S. has grown at nearly twice the rate of non-Black Latinos since the beginning of the century, and new UCLA research reveals complex social inequalities faced by Afro-Latinxs – people who are both ethnically Latino and racially Black. Despite having higher educational attainment than non-Black Latinxs, Afro-Latinxs face worse outcomes in key areas including income and homeownership.

Sebastian Cazares in the Los Angeles Times: “At 19, he won a local school board seat. His first civics lesson? Age discrimination”

Sebastian Cazares was featured on the LA times discussion his experience of being a public official, who at 20 was elected to the College of the Canyons Board of Trustees.

Dr. Ana-Christina Ramón in Axios News : “Report: Streaming movies feature more diversity than cinematic releases”

The Annual Hollywood Diversity Report, co-authored by Dr. Ana-Christina Ramón and Prof. Darnell Hunt, received extensive media coverage, including in Axios, where Dr. Ramon shared how catering to diverse audiences is a good financial decision for studios.

Sonja Diaz in the Los Angeles Times: “Letters to the Editor: Gloria Molina is a trailblazer. She was also just very good at her job”

Sonja Diaz quoted on the Los Angeles Times talking about the Late Gloria Molina, a pioneer for Latinas in public office.

UCLA LPPI in Axios News: Study: “Jails and Police Rarely Track Latinos’ Racial and Ethnic Data”

Axios News featured UCLA LPPI’s report profiling the Latino population from 2000-2020

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