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 New Level of Reach: Letter from the President & CEO

Forum in the News

Capitol News Illinois quotes Forum's Erika Méndez in profile piece on State Senator and former Forum staffer Cristina Pacione-Zayas

Univision Chicago covers Forum's data presentation, Years of Potential Life Lost (YPLL), on premature mortality in Latino community during COVID-19

Sylvia Puente recognized in a statement by National Hispanic Health Foundation (NHHF) for community and advocacy work

Events

What is the "Lost Years" Gap?

Join the Forum, Illinois Unidos, and Chicago Urban League for an informational presentation on the latest COVID-19 data and its impact on Black and Latino communities.
LIDERAMOS announces the hiring of Angela Mictlanxochitl Anderson Guerrero as Executive Director. Their mission is to enhance and develop #latinoleadership Programs to strengthen a nation of diverse leaders who are culturally aware, civically engaged and community-serving. https://t.co/YZsezxuv2G
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"Coronavirus tests taken by Latinos also have come up positive nearly 46% of the time, according to an analysis of data from the Illinois Department of Public Health carried out by the Latino Policy Forum."

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What is the “Lost Years” Gap? Years of Potential Life Lost for Latinos and Black Communities Webinar