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 […]
Category: Statements
2026 January Budget Proposal
Alliance for a Better Community is encouraged by equity-forward investments in the Governor’s proposed budget, including $100 million to expand dual enrollment programs and continued support for community schools. This […]
In Memoriam: Dr. Joseph I. Castro
Dr. Joseph I. Castro’s impact on higher education goes far beyond his titles, he was a mentor, known as “Joe” by many, a fearless champion for students, and an inspiration […]
Alliance for a Better Community Joins Coalition to Defend Fair Representation Through Election Rigging Response Act
This ballot measure ensures California can respond if Texas or other states alter congressional maps mid-decade Alliance for a Better Community (ABC) joins a broad coalition of civil rights and […]
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 […]
A Budget of Contrasts: Standing Up for Health, Economic Justice, and Educational Equity
The 2025–26 California State Budget arrives at a moment of deep contradiction. While it includes critical investments in education and economic mobility, it also delivers cruel and discriminatory cuts to […]
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 […]