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David E. Hayes-Bautista in ABC 7 News: “Central Americans in California continue to celebrate their countries’ independence from Spain”

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we want to take a moment to remind folks that for 200 years, Central Americans in California have been celebrating their independence from Spain. Watch Dr. David E. Hayes-Bautista get interviewed by ABC-7 reporter Anabel Muñoz in her coverage of the history behind Central American Independence celebrations.

Leisy Abrego in El Sol de Yakima: “US arrests increase at southern border”

The political, economic, and social situation is affecting Central America, especially Honduras, Guatemala, and El Salvador. It is not possible to continue living there,” said Leisy Abrego, a researcher on immigration issues at the University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA).

Misael Galdámez in Yahoo! Finance: “I joined as soon as I was hired’: Black, Hispanic workers benefit from unions, study shows”

“The differences in household wealth for Black and Hispanic households are largely due to the retirement benefits and job stability afforded by a union contract,’’ says Misael Galdámez, research analyst for social mobility and economic opportunity at UCLA’s Latino Policy and Politics Institute.

Chon Noriega in Daily Bruin: “UCLA announces new efforts to be designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution”

The university created a new faculty advisory position, Special Advisor to the Chancellor on Latina/o/x Affairs, which will be held by Professor Chon Noriega and Professor Sylvia Hurtado, said UCLA Spokesperson Ricardo Vazquez.

UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (LPPI) in NBC News: “It’s time to stop asking Latinas to check their identity at the door”

To find a solution that lasts, it’s important to look at some of the root causes for Latinas’ unequal experience. The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute recently set out to determine why Latinas are leaving the workforce since the outbreak of Covid-19.

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