Latino workers are essential to CA’s economy—yet face steep inequities across all regions. - A degree ≠ equal higher pay for Latinos. - Nearly 1 in 3 jobs are at high risk of automation. - Highest rates of overcrowded housing. Read more: ucla.in/4mpinvA

DYK: Latino neighborhoods in California face significantly higher exposure to extreme heat and have less access to protective infrastructure like tree canopy. Read more in our latest analysis: https://ucla.in/46kWW8L

Our analysis uncovers how, in 2022, LOBs were 1.3× more likely than all businesses to report major sales losses and 1.5× more likely to report financing needs, yet they consistently faced greater barriers to credit. Read more: ucla.in/42gO42G

FACT: From 2018 to 2022, Latino-owned businesses grew from 533,000 to 658,000, preventing a decline in total U.S. business counts despite challenges. Read more: ucla.in/42gO42G

New Research! In Tucson’s 12th Avenue Corridor, community-led mutual aid, business support, & cultural organizing delivered immediate relief to community members dealing with challenges arising from the COVID-19 pandemic. Learn more: ucla.in/41O0HlC

In South Phoenix, collaborative networks equipped and educated residents to shape more equitable and resident-centered transit projects from design to implementation. Learn more: ucla.in/4lB49r6

In San Ysidro, COVID-19 death rates were triple the county average, but local leaders and community orgs collaborated to achieve the highest vaccination rates through tailored outreach. Learn more about Latino-led Economic Development in San Ysidro: ucla.in/47R9LKl

During the pandemic, Fruitvale community orgs leveraged historic coalitions for crisis response. The Resilient Fruitvale Collaborative organized culturally competent outreach, testing, & aid distribution for Latino and Mam residents. Learn more: ucla.in/46ZlJkR

This summer, six UCLA Luskin students are gaining hands-on policy experience—from the State Capitol to grassroots orgs—working on housing, immigration, climate justice & more. Learn more: ucla.in/47mQHmW

Discover the upgraded Latino Data Hub! New 2023 ACS data, K–12 English Learner stats, and more ways to analyze Latino experiences. Discover more at latinodatahub.org.

The Latino Data Hub’s 2025 update is here! New child wellbeing data, transportation metrics, and a re-designed filter function with 5 new filters. Empowering Latino communities with data! Visit latinodatahub.org!

UCLA LPPI’s Latino Data Hub just got a major 2025 upgrade! New disability data, education metrics, and a unique automation risk indicator for Latino workers. Explore latinodatahub.org today!

New UCLA LPPI report details risks to CA’s safety net from $186 billion in federal SNAP cuts. CalFresh serves 5M Californians. Learn who depends on it and why it matters. Read: ucla.in/4kNurWG

UCLA LPPI faculty expert, Irene Vega, speaks with NPR about her detailed analysis from her book “Bordering on Indifference,” which dives into the principles that shape how U.S. immigration agents understand and carry out their professional responsibilities. Check it out: www.npr.org/2025/07/16/n...

FACT: Unaccompanied immigrant children often work to cover illegal rent hikes or to escape abusive living conditions, including domestic violence and labor trafficking by sponsors. Read more in our latest report:

FACT: Among AZ, CA, and NV—states with significant Latino populations—Nevada led in positive portrayals of Latino communities and Latino source inclusion. Read more:

FACT: Housing insecurity is a primary driver pushing unaccompanied Latino immigrant children into exploitative and dangerous jobs in California, such as agriculture, construction, and fast food. Read more in our latest report:

FACT: Latino neighborhoods in CA face 60 extreme heat days yearly, 23 more than non-Latino white neighborhoods. Check the new UCLA Latino Climate and Health Dashboard at latinoclimatehealth.org!

FACT: Latino-authored stories are more likely to cite Latino sources, feature Latinos earlier, and portray Latino communities positively. Learn more in our latest brief:

New UCLA LPPI & ASU CLAPR report: Latino journalists drove fairer COVID-19 news coverage, citing more Latino sources & portraying Latino communities positively. Only 2% of articles mentioned Latinos despite their 20% U.S. share. Read more: ucla.in/4eoNrZW

FACT: Housing insecurity is a primary driver pushing unaccompanied Latino immigrant children into exploitative and dangerous jobs in California, such as agriculture, construction, and fast food. Read more in our latest report: ucla.in/4eiMC4G

Today, LPPI’s Latino Climate and Health Dashboard launches, offering neighborhood-level data on extreme heat and air pollution for Latino communities in 23 CA counties. Visit latinoclimatehealth.org!

On June 6, we celebrated the accomplishments of our Policy Fellow Class of 2025 and student workers. This year, 17 talented students completed their journey with us, contributing to all aspects of our work! Check out highlights from our celebration event! latino.ucla.edu/lppi-2024-20...

We remain committed to protecting immigrant and worker rights, regardless of the barriers in our path. For a full list of immigration resources, go to: bit.ly/immigrant-re...

Today marks the formal inauguration of UCLA Chancellor Dr. Julio Frenk! Congratulations!

FACT: Prior to the Eaton Fire, Latino residents were 27% of Altadena’s population, but made up 44% of those living below the Federal Poverty Level. Learn more in our latest data brief: ucla.in/3F6eJaq

FACT: Latino self-employed entrepreneurs grew by 44% from 559,000 in 2008 to 807,000 in 2022, boosting overall self-employment as non-Latino numbers declined. Learn more: ucla.in/4mazrGF

Our latest report shows that Black & Latino homeowners in LA County face unfair barriers to refinancing: 34% of Black & 32% of Latino applicants were denied refinancing compared to 24% of white applicants. Read more: ucla.in/4lR3xPb

FACT: 52% of Medi-Cal’s 14M enrollees are Latino. Cuts to Medi-Cal would hit Latino workers, kids & seniors hardest. Find out more in our latest data brief: ucla.in/3EriFCd

DYK: Arizona ranks fifth in the nation for employing Latino workers, a fast-growing demographic fueling much of the state’s recent labor force growth. Learn more about how these workers are overrepresented in high automation risk jobs: ow.ly/wpaj50VArj9

Curious about the impact of automation on Latino workers in California? Join @uclalppi.bsky.social on April 10 to learn how automation is transforming industries across #California and explore solutions to the economic impacts of automation: ucla.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Recycling just 40% of wastewater could transform the water outlook for 40M+ people across the Colorado River, says a new UCLA and @nrdc.org report. Some states are already doing it. “This is an entirely feasible solution”

Dive into our latest blog penned by Dr. Silvia González, Director of Research at LPPI, which explores how tariffs threaten economic mobility for Latino communities and what this means for the future: ucla.in/3G7p3Pe

New UCLA LPPI brief highlights self-employed women in CA, where Latinas represent more than 1 in 10 of California’s self-employed workers. Learn more: ucla.in/43WRvNI #WomensHistoryMonth

This past Saturday marked #WorldWaterDay, and we’re spotlighting our report on the trust dynamics between water systems and Latino communities in Kern County. Learn more: ucla.in/4iY1nLz

Join us on Thursday, April 10, for a webinar featuring experts from labor, education, policy, and career training. Panelists will explore solutions to the economic impacts of automation and engage in a live Q&A with attendees. Register now: ucla.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

DYK: Latinos make up one-third of Maricopa County’s population or 1.4 million people. Learn more in our latest data brief: latinodatahub.org#/research/fa...

This #InternationalDayOfWomenJudges, we’re sharing data from our latest report on Latina representation in the CA judiciary. Learn about the inequalities in our courts and how Latinas can gain a stronger voice in justice. latino.ucla.edu/research/bal...

This #InternationalWomensDay, we celebrate Latinas and reaffirm our commitment to breaking down barriers to true equity. Together, we can build an inclusive future where everyone thrives.

CA state courts shape our daily lives, but a new LPPI report highlights a lack of Latino representation in its highest courts. The report outlines inequities and the need for diversity to make this branch match its state’s demographics. Read more: ucla.in/3Db3Bb7

Tras los incendios de enero de 2025, muchos dudaron si la infraestructura hídrica de LA estaba lista para una crisis así. Colaboramos con @uclalppi.bsky.social para responder las preguntas frecuentes con información clara y basada en investigaciones. innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/los-sistemas...

To answer many of the questions we got over the last 6 weeks on the role of water supply in fighting wildfires, I worked with @fkearns.bsky.social, Silvia Gonzalez and @laurendunlap.bsky.social to develop an FAQ document which we released today. innovation.luskin.ucla.edu/water/local-...

Unemployment disparities persist: From 2010 to 2022, Afro-Latino men were more likely to be out of work than non-Black Latino men, even during low-unemployment periods. Structural barriers limit economic mobility. Learn more: ucla.in/3Z41TAN

Where do Afro-Latinxs live in the U.S.? Highest concentrations: Massachusetts, where 13% of Latinos identify as Afro-Latinx. The largest population is NYC with 397,000 Afro-Latinxs. Learn more: ucla.in/42VnOwg

Afro-Latinxs have higher college attainment than non-Black Latinos—26% of Afro-Latinas and 20% of Afro-Latinos hold degrees, compared to 18% and 15% of their non-Black Latino peers. Yet, economic gaps remain. Learn more: ucla.in/42VnOwg

Learn more about Afro-Latinx communities: The population in the U.S. grew by 121% between 2000 and 2019, nearly twice the growth rate of non-Black Latinos. Despite this, their lived experiences are often overlooked. Read more: ucla.in/42VnOwg

While the Executive Order seeking to end birthright citizenship is currently blocked amid legal challenges, our research finds ending it would lead to poorer health outcomes & social instability, putting millions of individuals—including U.S. citizens—at risk. Read more: ucla.in/4hSHe8Z