Press release

CARECEN, CLALS, and many partner community organizations have been working to bring Latino residents together to ensure their voices are heard in shaping policy decisions.

The DC Latino Community Forum Coalition (FCLDC) gathered invaluable insights from residents on their challenges in fully integrating into this city.

We are pleased to share our policy brief, Advancing Equity for the Latino Community in Washington, DC. This report not only identifies key barriers Latino residents face but also presents actionable policy solutions that ensure their full inclusion in the city’s long-term prosperity.

📢 Let’s urge elected officials to prioritize policies that advance equity for Latino residents in Washington, DC.

Read the policy brief here

CARECEN was in charge of data gathering and preparation. Community members and partnering organizations participated in information-gathering meetings and shared top concerns. Ernesto Castañeda, Rob Albro, and Katheryn Olmos of CLALS, AU, wrote the report with the inputs provided.