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

Dr. Carmen Ayala: A Legacy of Equity in Education

Forum in the News

Sylvia Puente speaks to ABC7 on importance and impact Latino voters have on upcoming midterm elections

NBC Chicago/Telemundo announces partnership with Forum, Chicago Urban League, and Union League Club of Chicago to host televised forum for 2022 Republican gubernatorial candidates

Education Week interviews Erika Méndez for a piece on the state of early reading instruction for EL students nationwide

Events

Illinois Latino College Landscape Study
RT @NALEO: “As the country continues to face ongoing challenges, there is still work to be done for our communities to feel confident in an…
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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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Latinos on the Move 2022: Driving Growth in Illinois