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

A Review of English Learners Under ESSA: The Promise of Equitable Educational Opportunities

Forum in the News

Trump ‘strongly looking’ at releasing detained migrants in sanctuary cities

Lightfoot adds Penny Pritzker, Rocky Wirtz to transition team

Lori Lightfoot names four women of color to head education transition team

Events

2019 Latino Unity Day

RSVP Now for Latino Unity Day, May 8 in Springfield!

Job Opportunity Alert: Arlington Heights Memorial Library seeks a resourceful and creative individual to serve a diverse community, including Spanish-speaking customers. https://t.co/WkaNHr6KKm
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We asked the Forum’s Senior Immigration Policy Analyst, Rocio Velazquez Kato, why she’s attending this years Latino Unity Day. This is what she had to say..... Spots are running out. RSVP today! latino-unity-2019.eventbrite.com/ ***Make sure to follow Latino Unity Day’s officially Facebook page***
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