Alliance for a Better Community
Advancing social, economic, racial equity and justice for the Latino community and the Los Angeles region through power building and policy advocacy.
On July 28 and 29, Alliance for a Better Community will launch The Latino/a Scorecard Report: A Policy Roadmap for Transforming Los Angeles, which highlights the opportunities and challenges facing Latino/as in Los Angeles County. The report establishes a grade/score in five issue areas: education, health, public safety, economic prosperity, and civic engagement. These grades are […]
According to estimates, Latino/a voters were projected to make up more than two in five of all Los Angeles County voters. With nearly 1.2 million Latino/a registered voters in the County, Los Angeles had the highest percentage of Latino/a voters in the entire nation.Given the potential voting power, we want to know: How did Latino/as […]
Our community came together for our Latino/a Heritage Month celebration that honored individuals and organizations that have left an indelible mark on our community including, Gloria Molina, Monica Garcia, Asm. Wendy Carrillo, and SEIU Local 99. We were delighted to have LA Unified School Board Members Kelly Gonez and Tanya Ortiz Franklin in conversation with […]
Join us for the first Zócalo of 2024 to discuss Green Schools and launch our report on green spaces in LA Unified. The report titled "Protecting Students and Our Changing Climate: Equitable Strategies for Addressing Green Schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District" explores the profound impact of green spaces on the well-being of […]
Join us as the SELA Votes! Initiative partners with Telemundo/NBC to host a watch party for the US Senate Candidate Forum in Southeast Los Angeles. We are excited to bring together partner organizations such as SELA Collaborative, AltaMed, COFEM, Latino Equality Alliance, Southeast Community Development Corporation, NewStart Housing, and the Pat Brown Institute. Your presence will make this gathering […]
Our SELA Votes! promotoras/promotores canvassed across Southeast Los Angeles for the 2024 primary elections, and now it’s time to celebrate their hard work! Let’s come together to honor their dedication and commitment to empowering Latino/as voters in Los Angeles. About SELA Votes!The SELA Votes! Initiative is a peer-to-peer voter outreach program engaging Latino/a voters in communities […]
Join us for our Zócalo to discuss the Housing Crisis in Los Angeles County and its impact on the Latino/a community. As rents soar and affordable options dwindle, many families face displacement, while the unhoused community struggles to access resources. Expert speakers will explore systemic challenges, offer potential solutions, and advocate for equitable housing policies.ABC's […]
Join us on virtually on Tuesday, June 12th for our Consortium Convening. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn from other advocates, researchers, educators, and community organizers. Mark your calendars and register below!If you have any questions, please reach out to Jennifer Cano, Senior Manager of Policy & Advocacy at jennifer@afabc.org.
Join us in person on Wednesday, September 11th for our Consortium Convening at Los Angeles Trade-Technical College! This Convening will be focused on highlighting the value of multilingualism and the role that educators and parents play in the educational experience of multilingual learners.Don’t miss this opportunity to connect and learn from other advocates, researchers, educators, […]
Let’s come together to celebrate the cultural heritage and contributions of the Latina/o community. We are excited to host our second annual Latina/o Heritage Month Celebration at Grand Performances at California Plaza in Downtown LA. With the upcoming general elections poised to significantly impact our communities, this year’s theme, Strengthening the Latina/o Vote, serves as both […]
