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Latino Research Initiative Summit 2024 – Full Event Recap
This highlight video captures key moments from the Latino Research Initiative Summit 2024, hosted by the Great Cities Institute at the University of Illinois Chicago. The event brought together policymakers, researchers, and community leaders to discuss pressing issues facing Latinos in Illinois, including economic justice, immigrant rights, and public health. Through panel discussions, expert insights, and policy recommendations, the summit underscored the importance of community-driven research in shaping equitable policies and uplifting Latino voices.
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¡Actívate! – Community Research to Policy Action
Focused on ¡Actívate!, a groundbreaking position paper developed in collaboration with Mujeres Latinas en Acción, this video features a panel discussion highlighting how data-driven research informs policy advocacy for Latinas. Illinois State Representative Norma Hernandez shares her experience transitioning from researcher to policymaker, emphasizing the critical role of community-based research in securing legislative support for domestic violence and sexual assault survivor services. The discussion calls for continued collaboration between researchers, advocates, and policymakers to drive systemic change.
