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What are Kamala Harris’s economic priorities?

Harris has addressed the economic crisis in the past few months in the U.S. Senate, co-sponsoring legislation to give tens of millions of Americans $2,000 a month and banning evictions, foreclosures, rent increase and utility shut-offs for the duration of the pandemic, “to ensure that people have the money necessary to keep food on the…

Latinos more likely to see contamination as a serious health threat

When it comes to air pollution, Latinos are “exposed through various forms of cumulative pollution sources, because there are many harmful facilities in the areas where they live and work,” said Dr. Michael Méndez. Latino and black communities near freeways are also affected by air pollution.

Read More | August 10, 2020

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Teledentistry Could Expand Oral Healthcare Access in Latino Communities

“Lack of Latino dentists, lack of insurance, and high costs make dentistry inaccessible to Latino communities. Teledentistry may provide access and affordable options for underserved communities,” said study leader Dr. David Hayes-Bautista, a Distinguished Professor of Medicine and director of the Center for the Study of Latino Health and Culture at UCLA.

Read More | August 10, 2020

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How California’s COVID-19 Surge Widens Health Inequalities for Black, Latino and Low-income Residents

US News published a commentary that referenced research by UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute and Arturo Bustamante, UCLA Fielding School of Public Health associate professor of health policy and management.

Read More | August 10, 2020

News Articles & Media Coverage → COVID-19

County Blacks, Latinos far more likely to die from coronavirus

Sonja Diaz, founding director of the policy initiative, said more needs to be done to protect residents. “We are now seven months into the pandemic, and we are starting to have clear information about the disproportionate health and economic impacts that communities of color are facing,’’ Diaz said. “It’s time to address the specific ways…

Read More | August 10, 2020

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