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Webinar: Pathways to Opportunity: Higher Education, Work, and Wage Equity for Latinos in California

Drawing on findings from the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute’s recent report, this webinar will examine why progress in educational attainment does not always translate into equitable economic opportunity. Researchers and panelists will explore the barriers that continue to shape Latino outcomes in higher education and the labor market.

Latinos already spend more on gasoline, face higher housing burdens, and have fewer options to avoid rising fuel costs

Gas prices may have started to ease, but the pressure on household budgets is far from over.

Latino Workers Central to Wildfire Recovery in Los Angeles County Face Lower Wages and Weaker Economic Safety Nets

The analysis examines the workforce connected to the January 2025 Eaton and Palisades wildfires. It shows that recovery depends heavily on Latino workers who are already economically vulnerable for debris removal, construction, utility repair, landscaping, and other rebuilding needs.

Discriminatory Policy, Not Individual Circumstance, Created Today’s Latino Wealth Gap

The landmark analysis examines how deliberate decisions across five policy systems — immigration, housing, labor, public benefits, and education — shaped wealth inequality for Latino households across 175 years of U.S. history.

Closing Latino Opportunity Gaps Is Key to California’s Long-Term Economic Prosperity

A new report from the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (LPPI) shows that Latinos are central to California’s workforce and its future growth. However, deep and persistent gaps in wages, housing, health coverage, and environmental exposure continue to hold many families back, limiting the state’s ability to fully realize its economic potential.

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