Civil Rights

UnidosUS submitted comments outlining how the NTIA can structure, implement, and oversee Digital Equity Act programs in ways that prioritize investment in disproportionately disconnected communities, emphasizing the needs of Latino and immigrant communities.

June 8, 2023

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The Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy and UnidosUS, designed a project to better understand the representation of Latinos in U.S. History textbooks for high school.

May 16, 2023

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UnidosUS along with partner Berkeley Media Studies Group studied how—and how often—Latinos appeared in racial equity news, both as news creators and as sources. This report covers the findings and recommendations for more complete coverage.

March 15, 2023

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Even though the United States has abolished the most egregious, formal examples of structural racism, their legacy, as well as more subtle forms of exclusion, persist. The effects of this […]

April 8, 2021

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On December 23, the Racial Equity Anchor Collaborative defined the role of a White House Office on Racial Equity and Inclusion in a memo to President-elect Biden’s transition team. The […]

December 23, 2020

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This written statement focuses on how Latinos are affected by the auto loan industry and its pattern and practice of discriminatory lending–especially regarding indirect auto lending and dealer markup practices. […]

May 10, 2019

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Remarks of UnidosUS President and CEO Janet Murguía presented at the 2019 UnidosUS Capital Awards on March 26 in Washington, DC.

March 26, 2019

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This publication serves as a resource for leaders seeking ways to champion the interests of the Latino community. The report provides an overview of UnidosUS’s policy priorities; for more detailed […]

March 26, 2019

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It’s more important than ever to stand up for what’s right, but many of us are speaking out for the first time. Together, we can learn how to turn our […]

March 25, 2019

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This written statement focuses on how the credit scoring system is biased against low-income consumers, consumers of color, younger consumers, and immigrants through information and stories from our Affiliates. It […]

February 26, 2019

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A persistent gender-based wage gap continues to harm women, their families, and the economy–and is particularly damaging for Latinas. Even as Latinas have entered the workforce in record numbers and […]

November 1, 2018

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This resource addresses the journey LGBTQ Latinx people face in coming out and living openly. With time and education, the uniqueness of an intersectional identity can be confronted and celebrated.

October 9, 2018

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