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Reimagining Higher Education in California

| by Monica Martinez in College Success

Building “Student-Centered” Solutions

California Competes is a top policy and research organization in the state focused on ensuring that more students from underserved communities reach college and thrive in meaningful career paths.

Su Jin Jez’s parents, a military veteran and a U.S. immigrant, never had the chance to complete college. But they made sure their daughter and her older brother pursued a higher education and all the opportunities t…

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Latino Voters in Focus: From Misconceptions to Mobilization

| by Raúl Macías in Democracy

A Conversation with Julián Castro

We spoke with the Latino Community Foundation CEO about prominent misconceptions of the Latino community, as well as what it will take to ensure that Latinos can fully participate in U.S. democracy.

Latinos make up 30% of eligible voters in California and almost 15% nationally. It’s no wonder Julián Castro, CEO of the Latino Community Foundation (LCF), says “America’s destiny and the destiny of Latinos are inte…

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Following Six Students as They Chase Their College Dreams

| by Monica Martinez in College Success

New PBS Docuseries, "The Class," Premiering March 18

The Haas, Jr. Fund is honored to help sponsor this documentary as part of our commitment to expanding college access for more students.

Navigating the college application and admissions process is never easy, especially for low-income students of color who may be the first in their families to go to college. A dramatic PBS docuseries funded in part…

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Giving More People A Voice in Orange County

| by Raúl Macías in Democracy

A Look at Two Civic Engagement Initiatives in the Region

The steadily growing and diverse California county is becoming a model for innovative solutions to expand voting and civic participation.

Voter turnout in the 2024 election was down, particularly among young people and voters of color. In California, the overall turnout of eligible voters during the general election dropped by nearly 11 percentage poi…

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Coming Together for Sustained Investments in Black Communities

| by Raúl Macías in Democracy

A Conversation with Marc Philpart of the California Black Freedom Fund

The California Black Freedom Fund marks its fifth anniversary this year with bold plans for the future.

The California Black Freedom Fund (CBFF) was founded in 2020 in the wake of George Floyd’s murder to build and sustain the power of organizations serving the Black community across California. CBFF has provided more…

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