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American Dream Deferred: The Effects of Credit Worthiness on Mortgage Access for Racialized Minorities in Los Angeles County

Using 2018-19 Home Mortgage Disclosure Act (HMDA) data, this brief examines the role of race and ethnicity in the mortgage market in Los Angeles County.

The Impact of COVID-19 on Latinos, 3 Years In: Trends in Health Outcomes and Vaccinations in the U.S., California, and Los Angeles County

Using data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the California Department of Public Health, this brief examines rates of COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, death and vaccinations across the U.S., California, and Los Angeles County from March 2020 through February 2023.

Fear at the Tap: Factors Contributing to Public Drinking Water Distrust in Latino Communities

This brief presents findings from an exploratory study with parents and caregivers in Kern County to understand better tap water usage, factors influencing tap water disuse, and potential solutions to address distrust, including a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.

Centering Black Latinidad: A Profile of the U.S. Afro-Latinx Population and Complex Inequalities

In this brief, we use the 2015-19 American Community Survey microdata to analyze the U.S. Afro-Latinx population, including their unique trends in education, employment, and homeownership.

15 Facts about Latino Well-Being in Washington

This data brief provides detailed information on Washington’s Latino population using the 2015-19 American Community Survey data.

Annual Report 2022

America’s prosperity is inextricably intertwined with the well-being of Latinos. The UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute (UCLA LPPI) is committed to identifying the unique needs of the nation’s diverse Latino communities, driving policy and promoting representation that will make good on the ideals and promise of America – now and far into the future.

15 Facts about Latino Well-Being in Texas

This data brief provides detailed information on Texas’ Latino population using the 2015-19 American Community Survey data.

15 Facts about Latino Well-Being in Colorado

This data brief provides detailed information on Colorado’s Latino population using the 2015-19 American Community Survey data.

15 Facts About Latino Well-Being in New York

This data brief provides detailed information on New York’s Latino population using the 2015-19 American Community Survey data.

Equity Gaps in Telehealth Use to Manage Chronic Conditions During COVID-19

Using mixed-methods data from a large multi-specialty medical group in Los Angeles County, this report examines the role of patient race and ethnicity in the use of in-person and telehealth visits before and after California’s March 2020 stay-at-home order in response to COVID-19.

Differential Rights: How Abortion Bans Impact Latinas in Their Childbearing Years

Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey, this data brief assesses how many cisgender Latinas in the United States will be impacted by the Dobbs decision. It also examines the share and growth of Latinas of childbearing age in states with restrictive abortion laws.

Latina and Latino Candidates in the 2022 Midterms

what you need to know about Latinas and Latinos running for the U.S. House of Representatives, U.S. Senate, and Governor in 2022

A Mosaic, Not a Monolith: A Profile of the U.S. Latino Population, 2000-2020

The U.S. Latino population reached 62.5 million in 2021, accounting for 19% of the U.S. population—up from 13% in 2000. Since then, Latinos have been the largest contributor to U.S. population growth, accounting for 54% of the growth.

From Eligibility to the Ballot Box: Examining the Racial and Ethnic Voter Turnout Gaps in the U.S. and California

In this data brief, we quantify the size of the turnout gap between Latinos and other groups in the 2020 election. We illuminate whether the turnout gap between Latino voters and others is due to lower registration rates or to lower mobilization of registered voters.

Pandemic Impacts on Self-Employed Latinas in Texas

This data brief on Texas is the second in a series to investigate the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on Latina entrepreneurship in key states. These data briefs are part of a larger research agenda focused on better understanding not only the impact of the pandemic on diverse forms of Latino entrepreneurship but also thinking forward about the resources communities of color will need as they grapple with the transition to a low-carbon economy.

Pandemic Impacts on Self-Employed Latinas in Arizona

This data brief on Arizona is the third in a series to investigate the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on Latina entrepreneurship in key states.

All Work and No Pay: Unpaid Latina Care Work During the Covid-19 Pandemic

This report uses American Time Use Survey and Household Pulse Survey microdata to analyze changes in Latinas’ time use throughout the pandemic and understand how caregiving responsibilities continue to affect Latinas’ paid employment.

15 Facts About Latino Well-Being in Georgia

This data brief, produced by the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute research team provides detailed information on Georgia’s Latino population using the 2015-19 American Community Survey data.

From Disparity to Parity: Latino Representation in Appointed Positions within California’s Gubernatorial Cabinet, State Boards, and Commissions

This report analyzes the representation of Latinos in such appointed positions across California’s executive branch, which includes appointments to the governor’s cabinet leadership and influential state boards and commissions.

15 Facts About Latino Well-Being in Arizona

This data brief, produced by the UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute research team, provides detailed information on Arizona’s Latino population using the 2015-19 American Community Survey data.

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