In 2014, Latinos became the largest ethnic group in the State of California. In 2014, Latinos also hit a record low in the midterm elections. Less than 2 out of 10 Latinos exercised their right to vote and made their voices heard. In 2018, we are determined
By: Adán Chávez Perez On Thursday, January 25, 2018, the Latino Community Foundation and Univision hosted the 2018 Gubernatorial Forum at UCLA. I first found out about it when I was in Washington, D.C. where I was interning in Congress. This is where I learned
NEW POLL FINDS AFFORDABLE HOUSING IS A MAJOR VOTING ISSUE FOR LATINOS Poll Results Topics Also Include Immigration, Tax Reform, Policing, Healthcare, Green Jobs A statewide poll of Latino registered voters in California finds that affordable housing could be a major voting issue for the Latino community.
Happy New Year! We hope you got to rejoice, recharge, and renew! 2018 we are ready! People usually make personal resolutions or commitments to mark the beginning of the New Year and establish positive intentions for the next 365 days. Some pledge to take more
POLL FINDS LATINO VOTERS IN CALIFORNIA HIGHLY ENGAGED, BUT CANDIDATES FOR GOVERNOR NEED TO INCREASE OUTREACH A statewide poll of Latino registered voters by Latino Decisions finds that that 68% are expected to vote in the June 2018 primary elections for Governor and other statewide
The United States Census happens once every ten years, but it is one of the most notable events in our nation’s civic life. The Census requires that every single person in our country is counted, regardless of citizenship status, income, or education levels. This count
California’s Latino community has long been at the forefront of advocacy. From Cesar Chavez and Dolores Huerta fighting for farmworkers to Secretary of State Alex Padilla leading efforts to expand the right to vote, our community is full of leaders who have pushed the envelope
Oakland Raiders Honor Jacqueline Martinez Garcel with 2017 NFL Hispanic Heritage Leadership Award The award ceremony will take place on Sunday, October 15th Oakland, CA October 14, 2017 – The Oakland Raiders have selected Jacqueline Martinez Garcel, CEO of the Latino Community Foundation (LCF), as
At the Latino Community Foundation (LCF), we are proud to call Mexican-Americans and Puerto Ricans family. They are our Trustees, staff, community partners and members of our Latino Giving Circles. The suffering caused by the two major earthquakes and hurricanes has been heartbreaking for all of us. The devastation
Today is National Voter Registration Day, an annual holiday where we affirm our right to vote by becoming registered voters. At the Latino Community Foundation, we believe that our vote is our voice. Through our “Yo Voy a Votar, ¿Y Tú? Campaign, we registered 6,500