Event Date Oct 24, 2025
Engaging with Policymakers and the Media
This full-day workshop gives scholars a hands-on introduction to effective strategies for policy and media engagement.
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Event Date Aug 28, 2025
Webinar: Exploring the 2025 Latino Data Hub Updates
This session will introduce new LDH features designed for researchers, policy advocates, journalists, and legislative staff who need accessible, timely, and localized data to inform their work. Highlights include redesigned filters, customizable charts, and—for the first time—congressional district-level data.
Event Date Jul 23, 2025
Webinar: Strengthening Latino Representation in Newsrooms
Grounded in findings from the newly released issue brief authored by Francisco Pedraza, associate professor at ASU and the director of CLAPR, which analyzes over 13 million newspaper articles from 2020 to 2023, this conversation will move beyond identifying disparities to explore practical strategies for change—inside and outside the newsroom.
Event Date Jun 24, 2025
Community Briefing: Introducing LPPI’s Latino Climate and Health Dashboard
Developed by the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (LPPI) with guidance from a statewide advisory committee of climate justice, public health, and data equity leaders, this new digital resource is the first of its kind to provide Latino neighborhood-level data on how climate and health inequities are impacting our communities across California.
Event Date May 15, 2025
Inaugural Latino Policy Day 2025
Join us at LPPI’s inaugural Latino Policy Day to introduce the UCLA community (students, faculty, staff, and alumni) to groundbreaking work that LPPI has supported in the areas of housing and homeownership, education, and immigration and health. Panels will feature our experts and issue-specific leaders.
Event Date May 15, 2025
California Air Pollution and Latino Health Policy Plática
The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute’s (LPPI) Policy Plática, on Wednesday, July 16, 2025, is focused on identifying community priorities and solutions to address persistent air pollution in Latino neighborhoods in California.
Event Date Apr 10, 2025
Webinar: How is Automation Reshaping the Future of Work for Latino Workers?
The presentation will be followed by a panel discussion on workforce development strategies and policy solutions.
Event Date Mar 20, 2025
Defining LA’s Future: The Collision of Federal Politics and Local Realities
Join us for Defining LA’s Future: The Collision of Federal Politics and Local Realities, a timely discussion on the intersection of local recovery efforts and federal policy. Moderated by Emmy Award-winning reporter and former Univision news anchor Jorge Ramos.
Event Date Oct 24, 2024
Webinar Oct 24: The Power of Latino Voters in Pennsylvania, Arizona, and Georgia
Our experts will discuss how demographic changes and specific policy issues influence Latino voter engagement and behavior in Pennsylvania, Arizona and Georgia — states that could play a decisive role in the upcoming election.
Event Date Sep 03, 2024
New Date: Understanding Afro-Latinx Experiences through Data Disaggregation
OMB recently announced the adoption of a single-question format to ask about race and ethnicity in future federal data collection instruments such as the Census. This decision will remove the Hispanic/Latino ethnicity question and allow survey takers to identify their race as Latino alone, possibly risking the ability to accurately disaggregate federal data for Latinos of different races, particularly Afro-Latinxs. Afro-Latinxs often face unique educational, health, and economic disparities that are obscured when data does not distinguish between different Latino racial groups
Event Date Apr 17, 2024
Webinar: Unlocking Insights for Equitable Change
In a world where reliable data is key to shaping policies and fostering inclusive growth, the absence of comprehensive data on communities of color poses a critical challenge. As we navigate the complex aftermath of COVID-19, rising wealth inequality, environmental crises, and threats to democracy, understanding ethnic/racial, economic, and other disparities is essential for effective decision-making.
Event Date Jan 20, 2024
Latina Futures: Transforming the Nation Through Law & Policy
Latina Futures: Transforming the Nation Through Law & Policy is a one-and-a-half-day symposium at the world-class UCLA Luskin Conference Center featuring prominent Latina scholars, attorneys, policy leaders, and law students from across the country to foster a multi-generational leadership pipeline that spotlights today’s 21st-century legal challenges and opportunities with a Latina lens.
Event Date Nov 16, 2023
Ensuring Medi-Cal Expansion Access for Undocumented Adults in California
Join the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute and The California Endowment on Thursday, November 16th, for a webinar to discuss the challenges undocumented adults in California face in accessing health care. The panel will focus on recent research from UCLA LPPI that highlights continued barriers to health care access for immigrants, despite the state’s Medi-Cal expansion efforts.
Event Date Nov 14, 2023
Introducción al Latino Data Hub
El Latino Data Hub de UCLA LPPI no es solo otra plataforma de datos más; es una innovadora herramienta digital que cambia la forma en la que entendemos y apoyamos a las comunidades latinas. Este taller virtual te enseñará cómo esta herramienta puede ayudarte si eres un organizador comunitario, legislador, funcionario de gobierno, investigador, defensor de derechos o simplemente alguien que quiere crear un mejor futuro para los latinos en los Estados Unidos.
Event Date Nov 09, 2023
Introduction to the Latino Data Hub
The Latino Data Hub is not just another data source; it’s a game-changer in how we understand and support Latinos. This webinar will show you how this transformative tool can benefit you, whether you’re a community organizer, policymaker, researcher, advocate, or simply someone who cares about creating a brighter future for Latinos in the United States.
Event Date Jun 21, 2023
Latino Representation in Media: Driving Inclusion in the Press
On Wednesday, June 21st, the UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute presented a short briefing of our latest report during our “Latino Representation in Media: Driving Inclusion in the Press,” webinar.
Event Date May 09, 2023
UCLA LPPI 4th Annual California Latino Legislative Policy Briefing and Luncheon
UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute (LPPI) hosted its fourth annual California Latino Legislative Policy Briefing and Luncheon in Sacramento. Featured speakers included Dr. Melissa Chinchilla, Dr. Veronica Terriquez, Dr. Arturo Vargas Bustamante, and Berenice Nuñez Constant.
Event Date Sep 20, 2022
Extreme Heat in Latino Communities: Experiences from the Salton Sea to the San Fernando Valley.
Join the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (UCLA LPPI) on Tuesday, September 20 for a webinar event discussing extreme heat as a climate justice issue, its disproportionate impacts on Latinos, and emerging responses to protect the health and safety of frontline communities living under climate change.
Event Date Sep 07, 2022
Community Briefing: UCLA LPPI Report on Latino Representation in CA State Appointments
Join UCLA LPPI, the California Latino Legislative Caucus, HOPE, and CA State Senator Monique Limón for a discussion on the importance of demographic diversity in state appointments.
Event Date Aug 31, 2022
Latinas in the Fight for Reproductive Rights
Join the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (UCLA LPPI) on Wednesday, August 31 for a webinar event discussing the continued attacks on reproductive freedoms and the important role of Latinas in the fight to advance reproductive justice and the right to self-determination.
Event Date Apr 19, 2022
Looking Ahead, The Politics of Florida and the 2022 Midterm Elections
Join the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute and the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program on Tuesday, April 19 to discuss the 2022 midterm election Latino candidates in Florida, their platforms, their electoral base, the issues taking center stage during the race, and what political news in Florida has national implications for the rest of the country.
Event Date Dec 15, 2021
UCLA LPPI Community Briefing: Latino Representation in the L.A. Times
Join a panel of national Latino leaders who will discuss the research findings of a new report on Latino representation within the L.A. Times and why inclusion in media is important for the Latino community.
Event Date Oct 12, 2021
Unionization and The Future of COVID Recovery
Join the UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute and the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement for a conversation with national labor and political leaders to discuss how unionization and protecting the right to organize can support COVID-19 economic recovery efforts and improve opportunities for the nation’s diverse Latino communities.
Event Date Jul 28, 2021
Telling the Latino Story
Join the UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute for a panel discussion with the journalist who are keeping a spotlight on the Latino experience and on why it matters for the future of the nation.
Event Date May 04, 2021
Immigration Reform for the 21st Century: Exploring Pathways to Safer and More Prosperous Communities
Join the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute for a conversation with Congressional leaders, migration policy experts, and advocates to discuss the challenges and opportunities ahead with implementing comprehensive immigration reform.
Event Date Feb 24, 2021
The Florida Paradox: Community Organizing and the Future of the Sunshine State
Join the UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute and the Samuel Proctor Oral History Program for a conversation with leaders on the ground mobilizing the future of Florida’s electorate.
Event Date Sep 16, 2020
The (In)visible Victims of Disaster
UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (UCLA LPPI) hosted a webinar that explored how undocumented immigrants are particularly vulnerable to disasters and require special consideration in emergency planning and relief efforts.
Event Date Jul 22, 2020
Together We Rise: Building Black and Brown Political Power
A conversation with national political leaders on the future of Black and Latino social movements, intersectional politics.
Event Date Jul 15, 2020
Shaping a 21st Century Latino Agenda
In line with LPPI’s mission, this convening will craft a 2020 Latino Agenda that speaks to the needs of vulnerable communities of color and addresses the spectrum of policy areas that directly impact the health and safety, political voice, and economic opportunity of Latinos and other similarly-situated communities of color.
Event Date Jun 25, 2020
NALEO Education Leadership Academy: Arizona State Legislature Leadership Group
On November 12th, UCLA LPPI brought together Latina elected officials from Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, and New Mexico for a discussion about Latino political power and the upcoming 2020 elections.
Event Date Jun 02, 2020
The Critical Role of Workers in Saving Lives & Rebuilding Our Devastated Economy
The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (UCLA LPPI) and SEIU California hosted a webinar on the outsized role of workers in COVID-19 relief and recovery efforts, as we reimagine a social safety net that protects and supports our frontline workers.
Event Date May 29, 2020
2018 California Legislature
LPPI and the California Latino Legislative Caucus co-hosted a briefing where key leaders and scholars shared solutions to address the issues facing the Latino community.
Event Date May 28, 2020
Addressing the Latino Physician Shortage
UC faculty presented evidence on addressing California’s Latino physician workforce shortage. Cal-IHEA and LPPI aim to facilitate productive discussion about policies and solutions to address the Latino physician shortage and support Latino physicians currently in medical practice.
Event Date May 20, 2020
Luskin Summit: Immigrant Community Mobilization in the Trump Era: The Streets, The Courts, The Ballot Box
The UCLA Luskin Summit held a session focusing on mobilizing, engaging, and serving the immigrant and Latino community in LA.
Event Date Apr 30, 2020
Effects of COVID-19 on California’s Vulnerable Communities
The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (UCLA LPPI) hosted a webinar to discuss the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on California’s most vulnerable communities.
Event Date Apr 30, 2020
Luskin Summit 5: Protecting Democracy: Implementing Equal and Safe Access to the Ballot Box During a Global Pandemic
Summary: Representatives from the Voting Rights Project and the Latino Policy and Politics Institute at UCLA Luskin will talk about the importance of vote-by-mail programs during the November general election amid the coronavirus pandemic. As the ongoing public health crisis raises concerns about voter turnout, particularly in underserved communities and for voters of color, how…
Event Date Apr 02, 2020
Protecting Democracy: Implementing Equal and Safe Access to the Ballot Box During a Global Pandemic
LPPI and UCLA VRP hosted a webinar to discuss the importance of vote-by-mail programs amid the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond.
Event Date Nov 12, 2019
Latina State Senators Reshaping National Politics from the Southwest
LPPI hosted a symposium with Latina leaders from across the southwest to discuss the power of Latina leaders in politics.
Event Date Nov 09, 2019
Rally for Our Rights: We Are 25 Years Beyond Prop 187
We are CA, Somos CA convened local leaders and advocates of the Latino community to celebrate the 25 years since the removal of Proposition 187.
Event Date May 31, 2019
Demography, Redistricting and Power
LPPI and UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs co-hosted the symposium, “Demography, Redistricting and Power,” where leaders and scholars convened to discuss the growing electoral power of Latinos.
Event Date May 14, 2019
Luskin Lecture Series: Power Shift
LPPI welcomed prominent Latino leaders for a conversation on how to increase Latino representation at all levels of government amid the changing demographics of the US.
Event Date Apr 24, 2019
Luskin Summit 2019: Liveable LA
UCLA Luskin School of Public Affairs hosted a conference to discuss the importance of unity and organizing among the Latino community.
Event Date Feb 08, 2019
Latinx Communities, Race, and the Criminal Justice System
The UCLA Law Review held a symposium with leading scholars and practitioners of criminal justice to provide unique perspectives on how Latinos fare in the criminal justice system.
Event Date Nov 14, 2018
2018 Midterm Elections & the Latino Vote
LPPI and the Aspen Institute Latinos and Society Program co-hosted an event highlighting the importance of the Latino electorate in 2018 and future elections.
Event Date Aug 03, 2018
NALEO National Education Leadership and Public Policy Academy
LPPI and NALEO co-hosted a symposium where elected officials discussed effective policies for the Latino community.
Event Date Jan 01, 1970
2019 California Legislature
In 2019, LPPI and the California Latino Legislative Caucus co-hosted a briefing where key leaders and scholars shared solutions to address the issues facing the Latino community.
Event Date Oct 07, 2025
Criminal Justice Reform: National Latinx Strategy Workshop
Advocates of criminal justice reform came together to discuss solutions to the overrepresentation of Latinos within the criminal system during the LatinoJustice and LPPI’s Criminal Justice Reform: National Latinx Strategy Workshop.
Event Date Dec 06, 2017
LPPI Launch Event
The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (LPPI) held their Launch Event featuring keynote speaker Kevin de Léon, speaker of the California Senate.
