UnidosUS (@WeAreUnidosUS)

Our Senior Vice President of Policy and Advocacy, Eric Rodriguez, joined other visionary and actionable leaders at the EdTrust-West Education Equity Forum in Oakland, California, to discuss how we can strengthen our communities through education and political power. Key takeaways from the plenary ‘Education as a Civil Right’ included: ☑️ Education is a fundamental civil right that must be protected and advanced. ☑️ Leveraging the power of partnerships to drive meaningful change. ☑️ The vital role of political advocacy and voter engagement in influencing education policies to better serve all students. #UnidosUS

Nina Otero-Warren, a trailblazer for women's suffrage and Latino empowerment, was the first Hispanic woman to run for U.S. Congress and the first female superintendent of public schools in Santa Fe, New Mexico. She recognized the power of language in the fight for equality, leading efforts to secure voting rights by ensuring that suffrage materials were available in both English and Spanish, allowing Latinos to participate in shaping their future. Her legacy as a defender of bicultural education and a trailblazer for Hispanic and Native American communities lives on today as we continue to fight for equal rights and representation. Learn more about her legacy and why it’s vital to share her story in classrooms across the country here: https://lnkd.in/e-9mH9NJ #UnidosUS #HispanicHeritageMonth #HHM

CCB and UnidosUS (@WeAreUnidosUS) are pleased to invite you to an exciting housing & homeownership convening on October 9th in Sacramento: Home Ownership Means Equity! RVSP today: https://lnkd.in/gVT6ePsd Join us at the Capitol Event Center for a day filled with insightful panels, expert speakers, and networking opportunities. The goal of the event is to create space for discussion and collaboration related to expanding homeownership in California in 2025 and beyond. 

Familia, we are stronger together. Learn more about the systemic racism and how it affects the well-being of Latinos today: https://lnkd.in/e56eJMzZ #UnidosUS

Lack of affordable housing shouldn’t hinder a family’s chance to own a home. That’s why for over 50 years we’ve advocated for our community to access the economic mobility that housing provides. Take a look at the impact we’ve had since we launched our #UnidosUSHOME initiative to create 4 million new Hispanic homeowners by 2030⬇️ #UnidosUS

Congratulations to Noerena Limón on becoming the new CEO of Casita Coalition! As a dedicated partner and ally for our #UnidosUSHOME initiative, Noerena's leadership marks a significant milestone for Latina representation in national housing advocacy. Here’s to creating more equitable housing solutions! #UnidosUS

Did you know that only 6.2% of children’s books in the U.S. feature Latino characters? When Shandy Reed heard this statistic at our Annual Conference, she immediately began drafting an outline for her first children’s book, This Way to The Sun. In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, Shandy Reed is donating 15% of the proceeds from her book sales to UnidosUS for purchases made through October 18. Learn more about this book and where to buy it here: https://lnkd.in/gKgNam8c #UnidosUS #HispanicHeritageMonth #HHM #RepresentationMatters

🎉Happy Housing Counselor Day! We’re excited to celebrate by having our first in-person UnidosUS Learning Alliance training after the pandemic. We’re hosting participants from 38 different agencies across the U.S., equipping housing counselors and financial coaches with the skills and tools to help clients achieve homeownership and financial security, leading to more Latino homeownership and financial empowerment. Our community deserves to make their homeownership dreams a reality. That’s why our UnidosUS Learning Alliance seeks to strengthen housing counseling services and empower communities nationwide. #UnidosUS #UnidosUSHOME #HousingCounselorDay

Congratulations to our President and CEO, Janet Murguía, for being named one of Latino Leaders Magazine's 101 most influential Latinxs of 2024! Janet’s leadership has been instrumental in driving progress, addressing critical issues and ensuring that our community’s voice is heard. We are proud to celebrate with her! Check out her feature here: https://lnkd.in/gQfh5JEC #UnidosUS

In 1946, Felicitas and Gonzalo Méndez, alongside four other brave families, made history by successfully challenging school segregation in California through the landmark case Méndez v. Westminster. Their activism not only ended segregation in California schools but also paved the way for the monumental Brown v. Board of Education decision, making it one of the first school segregation cases in federal court. This week marks one year since the introduction of a bill to honor their contribution to U.S. history by naming the Los Angeles U.S. Courthouse after Felicitas and Gonzalo Méndez. We actively supported this effort by Congressman Jimmy Gomez to rename the courthouse as a powerful symbol and tribute to the enduring impact of Latino contributions to America's progress. This would be the first federal courthouse named after a Latina, marking a significant moment in the broader fight for equality in the U.S. As we celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth, it’s important to remember the Méndez family and all those who have and continue to fight for equality in education. #UnidosUS #HHM