Latino small businesses must equitably benefit from loan programs | CalMatters calmatters.org/commentary/rea…

Latinos are 40% of California’s population. It’s unacceptable that no Latinos were selected for the redistricting commission. Today the CA Latino Caucus sent a letter urging the Citizens Redistricting Commission to consider our state’s diversity when making the final 6 selections

California unemployment improves to 14.9 percent in June. Employers added 558,200 nonfarm jobs. For more information, visit: Bit.ly/396PtMA #WorkingInCA #PressRelease #News

🚨 Help ensure Latino representation on California’s Redistricting Commission! 🚨 NO LATINOS SELECTED SO FAR, commission must reflect CA’s diversity. Add your name to urge Latino presence on the remaining CCRC seats by 2 pm PT 7/21: forms.gle/LMWZQSEXJMZGXF… #LatinosDrawTheLines

Proud of my friend and colleague @asmrobertrivas for always fighting for California's farmworkers, especially during this #COVID crisis. He's appearing on FRONTLINE tonight to discuss how to better protect farmworkers. Tune in at 10 or watch online. pbs.org/wgbh/frontline…

Latinos must have proportionate representation on Citizens Redistricting Commission: calmatters.org/commentary/my-…

Gov. Newsom said a new task force aimed at gaining control over the transmission levels and aiding healthcare workers in Central Valley counties. abc30.com/politics/gov-n…

New #PPICsurvey: There are notable racial disparities in health concerns due to #COVID19, with Latinos more likely to be worried about themselves or a family member getting sick. ow.ly/agib50AJCcY #coronavirus

California is not on track to produce the educated workforce needed for its economic demands. Closing racial equity gaps in college access and success is essential in getting the state on track. Learn more in “Keeping the Promise.” ow.ly/kI9W50AMQzd

#FirstOn WorkingNation: Stanford Latino Entrepreneurship Initiative-1 in 6 Latino-owned businesses don't have enough cash to survive 6 mos due to COVID-related loss of revenue; 2 million jobs at risk. READ: ow.ly/lVl250AQCdn Marlene Orozco @stanfordgsb #Latinos #jobs

The U.S. Census Bureau says it will stop collecting data for the 2020 census a month early. Experts and civil rights activists worry that could lead to an undercount in the census that determines how $1.5 trillion in federal spending is distributed. apne.ws/oNOkuCW

An undercount on the #2020Census could impact our communities for decades to come! It's easier than ever to participate in the #2020Census. You can complete your Census form online or over the phone in 13 different languages! Visit 2020census.gov/en.html

UCLA Latino Policy & Politics Institute's Sonja Francine Marie Diaz will join The Aspen Institute on Thurs Aug 13 @ 1 PM PT to discuss why Latinos are disproportionately impacted by #COVID19 & how to address the inequities the pandemic has exposed w/ Latino Community Fdn, Voces Unidas & @WildforGood. aspeninstitute.org/events/hurst-l…

Less cash, fewer loans: How Latino businesses are fighting for customers in the pandemic trib.al/QAd5BKW

Today, the first 8 members of the California Citizens Redistricting Commission approved the final six commissioners including 4 Latino commissioners and 2 Asian American commissioners. #redistricting

We are thrilled to welcome Domenika Lynch to the The Aspen Institute! We are kicking off her first week with a panel discussion on why #Latinos are disproportionately impacted by #COVID. What can we do to address these fundamental problems of human welfare? Join us #LIVE on Thursday!

CaliforniaLEI and USC Center for Inclusive Democracy’s Mindy Romero's research also finds that Latino unemployment rates are double those from the same time last year. In addition, 2/3 of CA Latinos report experiencing a loss of employment income since March 2020. #CAEconomy cid.usc.edu/cid-partnered-…

This pandemic has magnified the urgency of addressing structural causes of economic inequality. Our Research Brief provides data to inform of the disparate impact of COVID-19 on Latino health and economic well-being in CA. bit.ly/CLEICOVIDReport