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UCLA LPPI in MSNBC: “Want economic recovery? Start by supporting the Latina workforce”

UCLA LPPI’s report, “Latinas Exiting the Workforce: How the Pandemic Revealed Historic Disadvantages and Heightened Economic Hardship” is featured in an article by MSNBC detailing the impact that the COVID-19 pandemic has had on Latinas’ economic success.

UCLA LPPI Recieves Funding from JPMorgan Chase & Co. to Support Research on Latino-led Economic Development

The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (UCLA LPPI), in collaboration with Arizona State University’s Center for Latina/os and American Politics Research (CLAPR), announced $1 million in funding over two years from JPMorgan Chase & Co. (Chase), today.

Sonja Diaz on KPCC’s AirTalk with Larry Mantle: “For Latino voters, abortion is tracking as the number 2 or 3 most important issue. That said, the most important issue is inflation and jobs.”

As polls closed on midterm election night, UCLA LPPI Executive Director Sonja Diaz was a featured guest on KPCC’S AirTalk with Larry Mantle to discuss the role of Latino voters in shaping election outcomes.

UCLA LPPI Receives $15 Million to Launch Latina Futures Project

Today, members of the Legislature joined with the UCLA Chicano Studies Research Center (CSRC) and the UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute (UCLA LPPI) faculty, fellows and staff to celebrate the launch of the Latina Futures, 2050 Lab (2050 Lab).

UCLA LPPI Issues Statement on Harmful Comments by LA City Leaders

UCLA LPPI Founding Director Sonja Diaz issued the following statement in response to the racist, homophobic, and divisive statements by Los Angeles City leaders and public officials.

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