We spent three incredible days connecting, sharing, and learning at the 2022 UnidosUS Annual Conference. If you were able to join us this year: thank you!
If you couldn’t make it, check out the photos and highlights, and we hope to see you next year!
Latinos are by far the nation’s largest racial/ethnic minority, with an enormous impact on the country’s present and future economic prosperity. However, institutions in sectors such as academia, government, media, entertainment, and philanthropy, among others, lack an understanding of the structural barriers that have negatively impacted the social and economic progress of Latinos while also lacking awareness of the rich contributions Latinos have made and continue to make to our country.
This session will share critical findings from relevant research about the exclusion of Latinos from American media, history books, and policy solutions, as well as their efforts to achieve greater representation for Latinos and elevate an essential voice currently missing from the racial equity public discourse in the largest multiracial democracy.
As the nation emerges from the pandemic, connecting how local and state issues relate to the national picture is critical to communicating for impact with the public.
This panel will connect what’s happening in the states with the federal landscape and focus on a few of the best opportunities to engage our community over the coming months in the lead-up to the mid-term elections.
We will cover major issues from the headlines on the state and federal levels and describe how organizations and communities could and should respond as Congress hangs in the balance.
Equity and representation are more than just buzz words. The demographics of our country are changing and so are we as a community. However, the culture of our workplaces is not moving as fast.
How can we leverage the data, lift our voice, and lead in this moment? How are we being intentional about educating and building understanding of how Latinos are integral to the DEI conversation and practice? How do we, and our workplaces, recognize the diversity within our community? What are the best practices and tools? And who are the experts demonstrating how when DEI includes Latinos, it’s good for everyone?
Equity in education is the foundation for equity in every other sector. As the pandemic and the Uvalde massacre have underscored the need for culturally and linguistically competent health responses, the nation’s leaders join us to chart the path forward for Latino children and families.
The pandemic, politics and mass shootings have worsened the mental health of Latinos, and far too many are suffering in silence. Nearly half of Hispanic adults report feeling anxious or depressed, and Latino children are also experiencing unprecedented levels of stress. We’re bringing together policymakers and community members to discuss solutions to ensure the future wellbeing of all in our community and our country.
