Our Mission

Through advocacy and analysis, the Forum builds a foundation for equity, justice and economic prosperity for the Latino community. By catalyzing policy change, the Forum works to improve education outcomes, advocate for affordable housing, promote just immigration policies and strengthen community leadership.

Blog

We Cannot Allow Latino Gains to Be Reversed by the Pandemic

Forum in the News

Chicago Tribune mentions the Forum in a story about recipients of MacArthur Foundation funding for racial justice initiatives

WTTW’s Heather Cherone speaks with Sylvia Puenta about Mayor Lightfoot’s appointments not keeping pace with city's racial/ethnic breakdown

La Raza quotes Sylvia Puente about the need for public policy to reflect the Latino population’s significant growth in Chicago

Events

Latino Policy Forum Census Webinar
REMINDER: The Forum's virtual policy luncheon, "Latinos on the Move 2021: Together We Persevere" is four weeks away! This year's "Champion of Change" award honoree will be @IllinoisUnidos. More on #LOTM21: https://t.co/bIdfsL7lNg
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"Coronavirus tests taken by Latinos also have come up positive nearly 46% of the time, according to an analysis of data from the Illinois Department of Public Health carried out by the Latino Policy Forum."

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Latino Policy Forum 2020 Census Data Webinar