Demography & Population Studies
As more Latinos run for U.S. Congress ahead of the 2024 Elections, Study Finds They Remain Significantly Underrepresented in Elected Offices
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Demography & Population Studies
Election 2024: Key Facts about Latino Voters
In 2024, Latino voters will have the power to decide the next presidential election and which party will control Congress. Growing by almost 4 million eligible voters and representing half of the total growth in eligible voters since 2020, the potential impact of Latinos on elections is more significant than ever.
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Policy Report → Jobs & Labor
The Labor Market Experiences of Working-Age Afro-Latinxs
This report analyzes labor market outcomes for working age Afro-Latinx workers from 2010 to 2022.
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Expert Issues Brief → Civil Rights
Latino is Not a Race: Understanding Lived Experiences Through Street Race
This expert issues brief discusses the impact of recent changes to the race and ethnicity questions on Census surveys, and advocates for the addition of a new question on street race.
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White Paper → COVID-19
The Economic Recovery & Entrepreneurship Project (TEREP)
Supporting Latino entrepreneurship is vital for empowerment in the U.S., as the 5 million Latino-owned businesses are key to wealth and stability. However, these entrepreneurs face challenges like loan access, business growth, and networking. Traditional financial views often underestimate Latinos' leadership potential. The Economic Recovery and Entrepreneurship Project at UCLA LPPI aims to provide Latino business owners with the necessary tools to navigate the 21st-century economy successfully.
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Demography & Population Studies
The Latino Data Hub: Uncover the power of data-informed change
This free and public resource is the first of its kind and provides community-based organizations, policymakers, media outlets, philanthropists, and the private sector with downloadable data, interactive visualizations, and resources about a wide range of issues, including housing, education, health care access, income, poverty rates, and much more.
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White Paper → COVID-19
Business as Usual: Entrepreneurs of Color in California Experience Challenges
This exploratory study investigates the experiences of ethnic small business owners on the topics of access to capital, digital technology, climate change, sustainability and the impacts of COVID-19.
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THERE IS NO AMERICAN AGENDA WITHOUT A LATINO AGENDA
The UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute addresses the most critical domestic policy challenges facing Latinos and other communities of color through research, advocacy, mobilization, and leadership development to expand genuine opportunity for all Americans.
Our Projects
The Latino
Data Hub
The Latino Data Hub provides tools to expand economic opportunity and political representation.
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The Economic Recovery & Entrepreneurship Project
Supporting Latino entrepreneurship is crucial to empowering Latinos in the United States.
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Latina Futures 2050 Lab
When Latinas Lead, Everyone Thrives.
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Recent Projects & Reports
Democracy & Voting Rights
10 Facts About Latino Representation in Congress
Data for Action
Environment & Climate Resilience
5 Facts to Strengthen Resilience for California’s Small Businesses
Policy Report
Health
Limited English Proficient Speakers and Their Access to Medicaid Managed Care
Policy Report
Jobs & Labor
The Labor Market Experiences of Working-Age Afro-Latinxs
Recent News & Press
Demography & Population Studies
Celebrating One Year of the Latino Data Hub: A Groundbreaking Resource for Latino Communities
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Democracy & Voting Rights
Data Briefs Highlight Latino Voter’s Potential Impact in Key Swing States
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News & Press
Committee Created to Guide Work on Critical Intersection of Climate and Health Disparities in California
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