Alliance for a Better Community (ABC) Launches Somos el Voto, a 501(c)(4) in Los Angeles County Solely Focused on Increasing Latina/o Voter Turnout New Action Fund Aims to Increase Voter […]
Author: Bonnie Amos
ABC Celebrates $5.1M Budget Win for Community College Students
Alliance for a Better Community (ABC) celebrates a major budget victory: a $5.1 million allocation to support community-based organizations in financial aid outreach and application assistance for current and prospective […]
National Latina Day: Icons of Education, Activism, and Cultural Empowerment
The purpose of National Latina Day is to inspire Latinas to build positive networks, embrace their narratives, and uplift one another. It also shines a spotlight on the women who […]
2024 May Revise Statement
On May 10, Governor Gavin Newsom released the May Revision to his proposed 2024-25 California state budget. Despite community efforts and advocacy from across the state, the Governor proposes a […]
Honoring Cesar Chavez
Today, we pay homage to the legacy of Cesar Chavez, a labor leader who had a lifelong commitment to social justice and dignity of essential workers. Chavez’s unwavering activism not […]
SELA Votes! Stands in Solidarity with the Community and Advocates for Change
The SELA Votes! initiative, in solidarity with our community, expresses deep concerns about the recent shooting in Southeast Los Angeles. First, our hearts go out to the affected families and […]
Community leaders call on Governor Newsom to deliver on internet access to cities and communities in most need.
Southeast and South LA communities cannot be asked to wait for a digital lifeline. South Gate, California: For over two years, community-based organizations and nonprofit leaders have been uplifting the inequity that […]
ABC’s Statement on Supreme Court Ruling in Affirmative Action Cases
Today’s Supreme Court ruling on Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. University of North Carolina (UNC) and Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College to […]
2023 May Revise Analysis
Governor Gavin Newsom released the May Revision to his proposed 2023-24 California state budget. The proposal estimated a $31 billion shortfall and although the state shows signs of being equipped […]
Latino/a Heritage Month, The Next Generation
As Latino/a Heritage Month comes to a close and we reflect on the celebrations of our histories, cultures, and contributions of Latino/as, we consider the importance of recognizing the progress […]