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

Justice for Laquan McDonald - The Forum's Response

Forum in the News

Rauner blames 'illegal' immigrants for Chicago crime in contentious debate with Pritzker

Aurora officials counting on help to make sure census accurately counts immigrants

Census 2020: Illinois Joins Suit to Block Citizenship Question

Events

Latinos on the Move 2018 Fundraiser - Equity For All: Harnessing the Momentum

10th Anniversary Equity for All: Harnessing the Momentum luncheon, celebrating another year of amplifying Latino voices in the public arena and shinning a spotlight on issues relevant to the Latino community.
RT @YahooNews: On Tuesday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement sent a 4-year-old separated child from the U.S. to Guatemala City witho…
RT @PewHispanic: NEW: More than 29 million Latinos are eligible to vote nationwide in 2018, making up 12.8% of all eligible voters – both n…
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The Forum is proud to be co-sponsoring tonight’s production of WET: A DACAmented Journey. Tonight’s play was followed by a panel that included the Forum’s own Rocio Velazquez Kato
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