race and ethnicity

New UCLA Latino Policy and Politics Institute briefs focus on the diverse demographic makeup of the Latino electorate in key swing states.

UCLA’s Kimberlé Crenshaw, an expert on civil rights and constitutional law, weighs in on how the right and left view the candidate.

Over the past 15 years, Harris has made multiple appearances on campus, and faculty experts have unpacked her groundbreaking career.

UCLA Center for Health Policy Research study shows marginalized populations and young adults were more likely to describe their housing as ‘unstable.’

The double Bruin, who has been a longtime leader in the fields of law and philanthropy, was honored for her dedication to social justice.

Lawson, who led desegregation and worker justice efforts beginning in the 1960s, was known for teaching nonviolent resistance tactics to thousands of young activists.

As founding editor of the first Latino student magazine at UCLA, Félix J. Gutiérrez lifted the voice of a community. Today, his community is paying it forward.

Sarahy Torres’ research and outreach seeks to uplift farm-working communities, with a focus on women. (available in Spanish)

Winning projects in the Health Equity Challenge support mental health and treating people experiencing homelessness.

Some of USAC President Naomi Hammonds’ most important contributions at UCLA might not be seen — but they can be felt.

A full-circle moment in Europe gave Jonathan Valenzuela Mejia a fresh perspective on Central American studies. (available in Spanish)

Professor Cheryl Keyes invites everyone to join UCLA’s inaugural campus prelude celebration on June 5 at Royce Hall.

The Sacramento gathering earlier this month promoted equitable policy solutions for California communities.

Part 2 of UCLA’s Hollywood Diversity Report on film studies the state of streaming as the industry looks to contract.

Ex-Laker Devean George and retired NFL wide receiver Malcolm Johnson were among real estate pros featured at a UCLA Luskin Lecture.

Ann Carlson, Jason Cong, Tyrone Howard, Thomas Smith and Paul Taylor are among 250 artists, scholars, scientists and leaders chosen this year.

Lonnie Bunch delivers UCLA’s Luskin Lecture for Thought Leadership.

These areas also have the highest proportions of adults on Medi-Cal.

The UCLA graduate student is helping ensure that Native ecology drives the region’s land management for centuries to come.

The donation from Alicia Miñana de Lovelace, chair of The UCLA Foundation board, will bolster the Critical Race Studies program.

The State of Black California 2024 report analyzes two decades of socioeconomic status data.

The UCLA professor will lead the 2024 meeting of the American Education Research Association, where the topic will be at the forefront.

Syrian American medical student Reem Karmouta never thought about becoming a doctor — until she met one who looked just like her.

UCLA political scientist Chris Tausanovitch says immigration reform and what happens at the border will continue to be major talking points for both parties.

Research by the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research and other campus units contributed to the government’s revision process.