UCLA study recommends permanent residence for immigrants in Temporary Protected Status September 2, 2020 Research revealed that over 88% of residents with temporary protected status are in the labor force, and that almost 11% are self-employed.
Constance Hockaday recasts the presidency with modern fireside chats from 50 artists September 1, 2020 Inspired by Roosevelt’s Depression-era fireside chats, the Chilean American visual artist has created a program designed to address today’s America.
1 in 5 tenants in L.A. has struggled to pay rent during pandemic, study finds August 31, 2020 With a statewide moratorium on evictions set to expire, thousands of renters are at risk of losing their housing.
Black Feminism Initiative meets the moment, in service of a more just future August 27, 2020 Led by Sarah Haley, professor of gender and African American studies, the mission is to support and develop Black feminist scholarship and ideas among the campus community.
Honoring suffragists on the 100th anniversary of the 19th Amendment August 26, 2020 Video: To celebrate Women’s Equality Day, we are honoring the incredible efforts of the diverse group of women who fought for the right to vote.
Five Black suffragists who were critical to the long battle for the vote August 26, 2020 Celebrating prominent African American women who played a critical role in the fight for women’s suffrage.
Reliable, accurate and complete count for 2020 Census is at risk August 19, 2020 The projected undercount will disproportionately hurt the poor and people of color, UCLA researchers warn.
UCLA students, staff join California leaders to set a Latino agenda August 18, 2020 The online gathering was a unique opportunity for fledgling public policy experts to help make history.
Professor Dov Waxman comments on the Israel–UAE agreement August 14, 2020 Waxman is director of the Younes & Soraya Nazarian Center for Israel Studies.
Joe Biden picks Kamala Harris: Faculty share insights on selection of first Black and Asian American woman for VP candidate August 12, 2020 UCLA political and gender studies experts offer their thoughts on the history-making announcement.
In memoriam: John Hawkins, 76, champion of international scholarship and educational opportunities August 11, 2020 Hawkins, who spent his entire academic career at UCLA, serving as a dedicated scholar, teacher and administrator, died June 27.
Excluding undocumented immigrants from stimulus funds cost $10 billion in economic activity August 10, 2020 UCLA’s Raul Hinojosa said that their reduced purchasing power amid a looming recession is a public health and economic crisis.
Black, Latino renters far more likely to be facing housing displacement during pandemic August 10, 2020 Systemic racial inequalities underlie the difficulties many people of color have paying rent, according to new UCLA research.
Law graduate wins UC President’s Award for her DACA advocacy July 30, 2020 Dellara Gorjian played a prominent role in challenging the Trump administration’s efforts to dismantle the program.
Defending DACA: UCLA’s Laura Gómez on the Supreme Court ruling and what comes next July 30, 2020 The director of UCLA's Critical Race Studies program sheds light on the landmark decision and its aftermath in a Newsroom Q&A.
In nation’s 2 largest metros, Blacks and Latinos are more likely to die from COVID-19 July 27, 2020 A UCLA report highlights the need to protect essential workers and expand economic assistance in high-poverty areas.
Awareness campaign helps Angelenos benefit from financial and environmental assistance programs July 23, 2020 UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation report shows that outreach is effective in connecting programs with lower-income residents.
If relaxed too soon, physical distancing measures might have been all for naught July 23, 2020 A study led by UCLA mathematicians and scientists highlights the dangers of a major COVID-19 spike after the removal of health precautions.
Report shows major effects of COVID-19 on Asian American labor force July 22, 2020 The analysis used data from California and New York to better understand the nature and magnitude of the economic disruption.
Professor’s work informs proposed U.S. commission on racial healing July 17, 2020 Marcus Hunter, UCLA professor of sociology and African American studies, collaborated on the draft of a recently introduced congressional resolution.
Social workers identify dire needs as schools prepare to resume classes July 16, 2020 A policy brief calls for the creation of a national rapid-response team to guide schools as they weigh in-person, online or hybrid learning models.
Study aims to bolster California’s safe-water efforts at child care facilities July 13, 2020 The UCLA Luskin Center for Innovation has offered wide-ranging guidance on the statewide mandate to test drinking water for lead.
Around the world, critical gaps in protections against workplace discrimination July 9, 2020 A UCLA study found that more than half of countries don’t protect workers who report discriminatory treatment based on race or ethnicity.
Clean energy revolution may leave disadvantaged communities behind July 1, 2020 Affluent neighborhoods use more energy and reap greater benefits from government incentive programs, a new UCLA study shows.
Politicians courting Latinos and Asian Americans are advised to step up outreach now June 25, 2020 A UCLA study finds low Latino turnout in districts that could decide presidential contest, control of Congress.