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Report Finds Census and OMB Data Collection of Latinos Can Be Improved with Inclusion of “Street Race” for Equity-Minded Policy Category

The report examines the complexities of racial and ethnic identification within Latino communities in the United States, focusing on the concept of “street race,” or the race a stranger would assume you to be based on your physical appearance. The report finds that current Census and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) methods for collecting and analyzing racial and ethnic data do not accurately reflect the lived experiences of many Latinos, especially Afro-Latinxs.

UCLA LPPI New Brief Highlighting Latino Eligible Voters in Arizona

The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (UCLA LPPI) released a new data brief on Latino eligible voters in Arizona, marking the second in a series of data briefs utilizing the Latino Data Hub to focus on Latino voters in critical states for the 2024 election.

UCLA LPPI Releases First in Series of Data Briefs Highlighting Latino Voter Impact in Key and Swing States for the 2024 General Election

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 nationally and representing half of the total growth in eligible voters since 2020, the potential impact of Latinos on elections is more significant than ever.

UCLA LPPI and ASU CLAPR Launch Initiative to Empower Latino Leaders Through Data-Driven Advocacy

The LDH Action Lab curriculum was developed with the goal of transforming the landscape of Latino advocacy by empowering participants to utilize the latest U.S. Census data to inform policy decisions in critical areas such as health, education, housing, and employment.

UCLA LPPI Statement on Dr. Julio Frenk Appointment as New Chancellor

We congratulate Dr. Julio Frenk on his appointment as Chancellor of UCLA, the nation’s No. 1–ranked public university. An esteemed academic and trailblazer in higher education, Dr. Frenk has a long track record of advocating for the health, education, and well-being of people around the world.

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