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ERI Director, Prof. Manuel Pastor @profmpastor.bsky.social
moving into our Bluesky era
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ERI Director, Prof. Manuel Pastor @profmpastor.bsky.social
moving into our Bluesky era
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In 2023, 11% of all Californian full-time workers experienced working poverty. Disaggregating by immigration status, the working poverty rate is higher among immigrant populations: 33% of undocumented immigrant full-time workers were living below 200% of the poverty... 1/2
December 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
In 2023, 11% of all Californian full-time workers experienced working poverty. Disaggregating by immigration status, the working poverty rate is higher among immigrant populations: 33% of undocumented immigrant full-time workers were living below 200% of the poverty... 1/2
The National Equity Atlas, from PolicyLink and ERI, has released a new indicator: Chronic Absenteeism. Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of school days.
With this new indicator, we are taking a closer look at the structural barriers keeping students from the classroom. 1/2
With this new indicator, we are taking a closer look at the structural barriers keeping students from the classroom. 1/2
Chronic Absenteeism | National Equity Atlas
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December 2, 2025 at 11:57 PM
The National Equity Atlas, from PolicyLink and ERI, has released a new indicator: Chronic Absenteeism. Chronic absenteeism is defined as missing 10% or more of school days.
With this new indicator, we are taking a closer look at the structural barriers keeping students from the classroom. 1/2
With this new indicator, we are taking a closer look at the structural barriers keeping students from the classroom. 1/2
We have made more updates to our California Immigrant Data Portal!
You can now learn more about how immigrants are faring across the state by exploring updated data on the digital divide, voting, naturalization, and linguistic isolation.
#immigrants #immigration #california #data
You can now learn more about how immigrants are faring across the state by exploring updated data on the digital divide, voting, naturalization, and linguistic isolation.
#immigrants #immigration #california #data
Indicators
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November 25, 2025 at 6:37 PM
We have made more updates to our California Immigrant Data Portal!
You can now learn more about how immigrants are faring across the state by exploring updated data on the digital divide, voting, naturalization, and linguistic isolation.
#immigrants #immigration #california #data
You can now learn more about how immigrants are faring across the state by exploring updated data on the digital divide, voting, naturalization, and linguistic isolation.
#immigrants #immigration #california #data
Have you read ERI's November 2025 newsletter yet? It features updated data on immigrants in CA, a new 'Chronic Absenteeism' Indicator, fall event recaps, and so much more!
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Check it out now: mailchi.mp/usc/equityre...
📊 Updated Immigrant data, new educational equity data, event recaps, and more
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November 24, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Have you read ERI's November 2025 newsletter yet? It features updated data on immigrants in CA, a new 'Chronic Absenteeism' Indicator, fall event recaps, and so much more!
Check it out now: mailchi.mp/usc/equityre...
Check it out now: mailchi.mp/usc/equityre...
Congratulations to the Center for Economics of Social Issues on this important report for the Central Coast! Thrilled that our California Immigrant Data Portal could contribute to this impactful work.
Read the report here: drive.google.com/file/d/182tC...
Read the report here: drive.google.com/file/d/182tC...
Undocumented Immigrants Study 2025 V2.pdf
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October 31, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Congratulations to the Center for Economics of Social Issues on this important report for the Central Coast! Thrilled that our California Immigrant Data Portal could contribute to this impactful work.
Read the report here: drive.google.com/file/d/182tC...
Read the report here: drive.google.com/file/d/182tC...
“This is not striking a deal with the White South to allow them to lock out Black southerners from political power and economic opportunity; this is locking out the next America”
@profmpastor.bsky.social is quoted in Ron Brownstein’s Bloomberg op-ed, “America’s Two-Tier Racial System Is Making 1/3
@profmpastor.bsky.social is quoted in Ron Brownstein’s Bloomberg op-ed, “America’s Two-Tier Racial System Is Making 1/3
America’s Two-Tier Racial System Is Making a Comeback
Decision by decision, the Republican-appointed Supreme Court majority is hardening America’s division into a two-tier society. The result is that even as racial minorities are growing into a majority ...
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October 31, 2025 at 6:56 PM
“This is not striking a deal with the White South to allow them to lock out Black southerners from political power and economic opportunity; this is locking out the next America”
@profmpastor.bsky.social is quoted in Ron Brownstein’s Bloomberg op-ed, “America’s Two-Tier Racial System Is Making 1/3
@profmpastor.bsky.social is quoted in Ron Brownstein’s Bloomberg op-ed, “America’s Two-Tier Racial System Is Making 1/3
📢 What's new on ERI's California Immigrant Data Portal?
✅ Updated data on undocumented immigrants, mixed-status families, and more
✅ A new 'Working Poverty' indicator highlighting data on immigrant workers in CA 1/2
✅ Updated data on undocumented immigrants, mixed-status families, and more
✅ A new 'Working Poverty' indicator highlighting data on immigrant workers in CA 1/2
October 29, 2025 at 10:10 PM
📢 What's new on ERI's California Immigrant Data Portal?
✅ Updated data on undocumented immigrants, mixed-status families, and more
✅ A new 'Working Poverty' indicator highlighting data on immigrant workers in CA 1/2
✅ Updated data on undocumented immigrants, mixed-status families, and more
✅ A new 'Working Poverty' indicator highlighting data on immigrant workers in CA 1/2
JUST RELEASED: an estimate of the Undocumented Immigrants in Orange County!
We hope this data on our impacted immigrant communities supports the ongoing efforts happening in the movement to fight for justice and make our communities safer. 1/2
We hope this data on our impacted immigrant communities supports the ongoing efforts happening in the movement to fight for justice and make our communities safer. 1/2
Undocumented Immigrants in Orange County (2025 Data Estimates) - USC Equity Research Institute (ERI)
Data and Analysis to Power Social Change
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October 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
JUST RELEASED: an estimate of the Undocumented Immigrants in Orange County!
We hope this data on our impacted immigrant communities supports the ongoing efforts happening in the movement to fight for justice and make our communities safer. 1/2
We hope this data on our impacted immigrant communities supports the ongoing efforts happening in the movement to fight for justice and make our communities safer. 1/2
This fall, we will host a conversation and book signing with Alejandra Campoverdi, author of the acclaimed memoir First Gen, moderated by @profmpastor.bsky.social.
First Gen is a two-time national bestseller, winner of the Martin Cruz Smith Award & the Dolores Huerta Award. 1/4
First Gen is a two-time national bestseller, winner of the Martin Cruz Smith Award & the Dolores Huerta Award. 1/4
October 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
This fall, we will host a conversation and book signing with Alejandra Campoverdi, author of the acclaimed memoir First Gen, moderated by @profmpastor.bsky.social.
First Gen is a two-time national bestseller, winner of the Martin Cruz Smith Award & the Dolores Huerta Award. 1/4
First Gen is a two-time national bestseller, winner of the Martin Cruz Smith Award & the Dolores Huerta Award. 1/4
Our October e-newsletter is live, packed with upcoming events, a new blog, and reels!
Check it out here: mailchi.mp/usc/equityre...
Check it out here: mailchi.mp/usc/equityre...
📅 Register now for ERI's next 3 events, and catch up on ERI news!
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October 16, 2025 at 10:09 PM
Our October e-newsletter is live, packed with upcoming events, a new blog, and reels!
Check it out here: mailchi.mp/usc/equityre...
Check it out here: mailchi.mp/usc/equityre...
📢 Exciting news!
The Bay Area Asset Funders Network’s inaugural Inclusive Economic and Immigrant Rights Summit will take place on November 6th in Oakland, CA.
Featuring pioneering scholars and practitioners, including our director @profmpastor.bsky.social, 1/2
assetfunders.org/bay-area-summit/
The Bay Area Asset Funders Network’s inaugural Inclusive Economic and Immigrant Rights Summit will take place on November 6th in Oakland, CA.
Featuring pioneering scholars and practitioners, including our director @profmpastor.bsky.social, 1/2
assetfunders.org/bay-area-summit/
Bay Area AFN Summit - Asset Funders Network
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October 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM
📢 Exciting news!
The Bay Area Asset Funders Network’s inaugural Inclusive Economic and Immigrant Rights Summit will take place on November 6th in Oakland, CA.
Featuring pioneering scholars and practitioners, including our director @profmpastor.bsky.social, 1/2
assetfunders.org/bay-area-summit/
The Bay Area Asset Funders Network’s inaugural Inclusive Economic and Immigrant Rights Summit will take place on November 6th in Oakland, CA.
Featuring pioneering scholars and practitioners, including our director @profmpastor.bsky.social, 1/2
assetfunders.org/bay-area-summit/
In January 2025, Altadena experienced one of California’s most devastating fires. Thousands of residents lost their homes, many were displaced, and the community continues to grieve the lives lost. Join us for a reflective conversation on the impact nine months later. 1/3
#altadena #AltadenaStrong
#altadena #AltadenaStrong
After the Fire: Voices from Black Altadena with Veronica Jones and Hajar Yazdiha
Thank you for your interest in the upcoming webinar!
Date: Tuesday, October 21
Time: 4:00 PM
Please complete this form to RSVP. You will receive the Zoom Webinar link by Friday, October 17.
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October 6, 2025 at 10:46 PM
In January 2025, Altadena experienced one of California’s most devastating fires. Thousands of residents lost their homes, many were displaced, and the community continues to grieve the lives lost. Join us for a reflective conversation on the impact nine months later. 1/3
#altadena #AltadenaStrong
#altadena #AltadenaStrong
Ph.D. candidate and former ERI research assistant Shawntae Mitchum has published “If not us, then who?: Black faculty and staff experiencing racial equity trauma while doing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the wake of the summer 2020 racial reckoning.” 1/2
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“If not us, then who?”: black faculty and staff experiencing racial equity trauma while doing diversity, equity and inclusion in the wake of the summer 2020 racial reckoning
ABSTRACT. In the summer of 2020, the heightened visibility of the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor at the hands of police catalyzed reform effort
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September 29, 2025 at 5:54 PM
Ph.D. candidate and former ERI research assistant Shawntae Mitchum has published “If not us, then who?: Black faculty and staff experiencing racial equity trauma while doing diversity, equity, and inclusion in the wake of the summer 2020 racial reckoning.” 1/2
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bit.ly/4nRgLf1
The Los Angeles Business Council presents the 19th Annual Sustainability Summit on October 9th, 2025, at the Town & Gown of the University of Southern California.
The Summit will focus on how we can rebuild and plan a stronger, more sustainable, and climate-ready 1/2
The Summit will focus on how we can rebuild and plan a stronger, more sustainable, and climate-ready 1/2
2025 Sustainability Summit | LABC
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September 22, 2025 at 11:04 PM
The Los Angeles Business Council presents the 19th Annual Sustainability Summit on October 9th, 2025, at the Town & Gown of the University of Southern California.
The Summit will focus on how we can rebuild and plan a stronger, more sustainable, and climate-ready 1/2
The Summit will focus on how we can rebuild and plan a stronger, more sustainable, and climate-ready 1/2
ERI director @profmpastor.bsky.social talked with Carmen Rojas, PhD (she/her), CEO of the @caseygrants.bsky.social and his former student, about movements, social justice philanthropy, and how to contain rising authoritarianism.
Read this insightful interview now!
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Read this insightful interview now!
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Foundations and Movements: Manuel Pastor in Conversation with Carmen Rojas - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly
In a wide-ranging and personal conversation, scholar-activist Manuel Pastor and foundation president Carmen Rojas discuss how to respond effectively to rising authoritarianism.
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September 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
ERI director @profmpastor.bsky.social talked with Carmen Rojas, PhD (she/her), CEO of the @caseygrants.bsky.social and his former student, about movements, social justice philanthropy, and how to contain rising authoritarianism.
Read this insightful interview now!
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Read this insightful interview now!
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In his latest @dissentmag op-ed, ERI director @profmpastor.bsky.social reflects on Latino voting patterns in the 2024 election. He argues that Trump’s support was driven by economic concerns and class identity, while progressives struggled to engage with voters. 1/3
¿Por Qué MAGA? - Dissent Magazine
Progressives will only make lasting progress with Latino voters if they examine not just why Trump was appealing, but also why the left was not.
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September 12, 2025 at 7:40 PM
In his latest @dissentmag op-ed, ERI director @profmpastor.bsky.social reflects on Latino voting patterns in the 2024 election. He argues that Trump’s support was driven by economic concerns and class identity, while progressives struggled to engage with voters. 1/3
🚨 Under H.R. 875, even a DUI arrest—not a conviction—could trigger deportation.
Framed as “public safety,” the bill would expand racialized policing, detention, and family separation, deepening the harms immigrant communities already face. 1/2
Framed as “public safety,” the bill would expand racialized policing, detention, and family separation, deepening the harms immigrant communities already face. 1/2
DUI to Deportation: What H.R. 875 Could Mean for Immigrant Communities - USC Equity Research Institute (ERI)
Data and Analysis to Power Social Change
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September 5, 2025 at 9:34 PM
🚨 Under H.R. 875, even a DUI arrest—not a conviction—could trigger deportation.
Framed as “public safety,” the bill would expand racialized policing, detention, and family separation, deepening the harms immigrant communities already face. 1/2
Framed as “public safety,” the bill would expand racialized policing, detention, and family separation, deepening the harms immigrant communities already face. 1/2
Despite essential contributions, #immigrant workers still earn less & face greater risks.Overrepresented in underpaid industries, they're more vulnerable to exploitation & unsafe conditions. All workers deserve fair pay, dignity & protection no matter their #immigration status
#laborday
#laborday
September 1, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Despite essential contributions, #immigrant workers still earn less & face greater risks.Overrepresented in underpaid industries, they're more vulnerable to exploitation & unsafe conditions. All workers deserve fair pay, dignity & protection no matter their #immigration status
#laborday
#laborday
Have you read the National Equity Atlas' latest newsletter?
We have two new important updates:
📊 Fragmented Geographies of Opportunity for Indigenous Peoples in Metro America
"97% of neighborhoods were unaffordable for Indigenous renters in the 2010s.”
This new analysis highlights how 1/4
We have two new important updates:
📊 Fragmented Geographies of Opportunity for Indigenous Peoples in Metro America
"97% of neighborhoods were unaffordable for Indigenous renters in the 2010s.”
This new analysis highlights how 1/4
Fragmented Geographies of Opportunity for Indigenous Residents in Metro America | National Equity Atlas
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August 28, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Have you read the National Equity Atlas' latest newsletter?
We have two new important updates:
📊 Fragmented Geographies of Opportunity for Indigenous Peoples in Metro America
"97% of neighborhoods were unaffordable for Indigenous renters in the 2010s.”
This new analysis highlights how 1/4
We have two new important updates:
📊 Fragmented Geographies of Opportunity for Indigenous Peoples in Metro America
"97% of neighborhoods were unaffordable for Indigenous renters in the 2010s.”
This new analysis highlights how 1/4
“The climate crisis is a crisis of disconnection.”
In conversation with Waverley Street Foundation's Dr. Lande Ajose, @profmpastor.bsky.social reflects on why frontline communities are at the center of climate action, and how philanthropy can listen, support, and build real connection.
In conversation with Waverley Street Foundation's Dr. Lande Ajose, @profmpastor.bsky.social reflects on why frontline communities are at the center of climate action, and how philanthropy can listen, support, and build real connection.
In Conversation: Manuel Pastor
For Professor Manuel Pastor, the road to climate action starts with community organizing.
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August 28, 2025 at 8:44 PM
“The climate crisis is a crisis of disconnection.”
In conversation with Waverley Street Foundation's Dr. Lande Ajose, @profmpastor.bsky.social reflects on why frontline communities are at the center of climate action, and how philanthropy can listen, support, and build real connection.
In conversation with Waverley Street Foundation's Dr. Lande Ajose, @profmpastor.bsky.social reflects on why frontline communities are at the center of climate action, and how philanthropy can listen, support, and build real connection.
“While many might assume that these immigration raids are a "Latino issue," many Black leaders and organizations are standing in solidarity with the Latino immigrant community.” 1/2
Black and Brown Solidarity Against ICE - USC Equity Research Institute (ERI)
Data and Analysis to Power Social Change
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August 26, 2025 at 10:45 PM
“While many might assume that these immigration raids are a "Latino issue," many Black leaders and organizations are standing in solidarity with the Latino immigrant community.” 1/2
The recent attacks on immigrants have harmed communities and sown fear. The immigration raids ripple to every aspect of our lives and make communities less safe for everyone, not just undocumented immigrants.
We recently released new data estimates on undocumented immigrants in LA County. 2/2
We recently released new data estimates on undocumented immigrants in LA County. 2/2
August 20, 2025 at 9:19 PM
The recent attacks on immigrants have harmed communities and sown fear. The immigration raids ripple to every aspect of our lives and make communities less safe for everyone, not just undocumented immigrants.
We recently released new data estimates on undocumented immigrants in LA County. 2/2
We recently released new data estimates on undocumented immigrants in LA County. 2/2
August 12, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Check out our latest Data for the Day highlighting the future of work in America.
Make sure to visit the National Equity Atlas, from Policylink and ERI, for more data.
#D4tD #workers #equity #economicinclusion
Make sure to visit the National Equity Atlas, from Policylink and ERI, for more data.
#D4tD #workers #equity #economicinclusion
August 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Check out our latest Data for the Day highlighting the future of work in America.
Make sure to visit the National Equity Atlas, from Policylink and ERI, for more data.
#D4tD #workers #equity #economicinclusion
Make sure to visit the National Equity Atlas, from Policylink and ERI, for more data.
#D4tD #workers #equity #economicinclusion
New data from UCLA Center for Neighborhood Knowledge reveals stark disparities in ICE arrests across states.
- Non-citizens in the highest-arrest-rate state were 30x more likely to be arrested than in the lowest.
- Arrest rates strongly aligned with Trump 2024 vote share.
brief: bit.ly/45e4v0C 1/2
- Non-citizens in the highest-arrest-rate state were 30x more likely to be arrested than in the lowest.
- Arrest rates strongly aligned with Trump 2024 vote share.
brief: bit.ly/45e4v0C 1/2
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July 31, 2025 at 10:34 PM
New data from UCLA Center for Neighborhood Knowledge reveals stark disparities in ICE arrests across states.
- Non-citizens in the highest-arrest-rate state were 30x more likely to be arrested than in the lowest.
- Arrest rates strongly aligned with Trump 2024 vote share.
brief: bit.ly/45e4v0C 1/2
- Non-citizens in the highest-arrest-rate state were 30x more likely to be arrested than in the lowest.
- Arrest rates strongly aligned with Trump 2024 vote share.
brief: bit.ly/45e4v0C 1/2