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USC Equity Research Institute (ERI): Data & Analysis to Power Social Change #justice #equity #inclusion

ERI Director, Prof. Manuel Pastor @profmpastor.bsky.social

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level compared to 8% of U.S.-born full-time workers. Accessing full-time jobs that pay a living wage and provide benefits and stability strengthens all of California's communities. 2/2

See more data on the California Immigrant Data Portal: immigrantdataca.org

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December 8, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Students typically aren’t missing school because they don’t want to attend—absences often stem from deeper issues like unreliable transportation, chronic health conditions, or mental health challenges. 2/2
December 2, 2025 at 11:57 PM
driving population growth across the country.

Note: the article is paywalled on Bloomberg but can be accessed in the Jefferson City News tribune. 3/3

Bloomberg: bit.ly/3LfkDsq
Jefferson City News Tribune: bit.ly/3WxN6MA
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
a Comeback,” on the Supreme Court’s rollback of civil rights protections and its potential impact on political representation.

Data from the National Equity Atlas ‘Population Growth’ indicator, developed by PolicyLink and USC ERI, featured in this article, highlights how people of color are 2/3
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
✅Updated narratives and perspectives
✅ A 'Special Projects' section with additional insights beyond our interactive charts 2/2
October 29, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Along with our newly released Undocumented Immigrants in Orange County estimates, ERI Associate Director Jody Agius Vallejo and Professor Sean Angst co-authored a new op-ed for the Orange County Register on the importance of supporting immigrants for Orange County’s future. 2/2
Orange County’s future depends on supporting immigrants today
Orange County has a choice: allow fear to hollow out our future or lead the way in building a county where all can thrive.
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October 24, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Wednesday, November 12
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM PT
USC Doheny Memorial Library (DML) 240

Light refreshments and parking provided! 4/4
October 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
reflecting on the contradictions and sacrifices of navigating social mobility. First Gen is ultimately a powerful testimony about generational inheritance, aspiration, belonging, and the true meaning of survival. 3/4
Book Talk with Author Alejandra Campoverdi's 'First Gen'
Join us for a book talk featuring Alejandra Campoverdi's book 'First Gen' on November 12th!
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October 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Part memoir, part manifesto, the book offers both a riveting personal story and an unflinching look at the unacknowledged emotional tolls of being a “First and Only.”

With candor and heart, Campoverdi shares her journey as a Mexican American woman raised by an immigrant single mother in LA, 2/4
Book Talk with Author Alejandra Campoverdi's 'First Gen'
Join us for a book talk featuring Alejandra Campoverdi's book 'First Gen' on November 12th!
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October 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
the summit will explore how inclusive economic rights and immigrant rights are interconnected and how building an economy of mutuality is essential to our collective prosperity. 2/2
October 14, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Together, they will explore the ongoing recovery, resilience, and the lived experiences of Black Altadena.

After the Fire: Voices from Black Altadena
Tuesday, October 21
4:00 PM PT
On Zoom
RSVP here: bit.ly/3Wfw2KS 3/3
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
Featuring:
- Veronica Jones, President, Altadena Historical Society
- Dr. Hajar Yazdiha, Associate Professor of Sociology, USC; Faculty Affiliate, USC ERI & USC Black Studies Center, and longtime Altadena/Pasadena resident.
- Dr. Oneka LaBennett, Director, USC Black Studies Center 2/3
October 6, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Drawing on 23 interviews across 12 colleges and universities, this paper on Social Problems shows how institutions relied on Black faculty and staff to lead anti-racism efforts without adequate support, resulting in what she conceptualizes as racial equity trauma. 2/2
September 29, 2025 at 5:54 PM