Written by: Carlos Barrera-Gomez, Health Justice Intern Introduction  Latino and Hispanic communities represent one of the largest and fastest-growing populations in the United States, yet this expansion is not represented in the physician workforce. Latino physicians continue to be underrepresented in healthcare, limiting access to care, communication, and health outcomes. Representation in medicine is more than just professional diversity; it is also about health equity and

Written by: Gina Ramos, Clean Energy Consultant For Black, Brown, and Latino communities across New Jersey, climate change is not an abstract issue or a future concern. It is something people live with every day — in flooded basements, unsafe housing conditions, extreme heat, power outages, and rising costs that make it harder to stay rooted in the places we call home. These impacts are not accidental. Generations of disinvestment, redlining, and discriminatory land-use decis

Written by: Carlos Barrera-Gomez, Health Justice Intern What is Public Charge? Public charge is a test used for certain individuals applying for a green card . Immigration officers look at whether a person might depend mainly on government assistance in the future. Public charge is not a benefit or a program–it is a rule used in certain immigration decisions. What is Happening Now In November 2025, the Department of Human Services (DHS) shared a new proposed rule that removes

Contact: Anthony Campisi anthony@walnutlanestrategies.com (732) 266-8221   The Latino Action Network Foundation today expressed profound disappointment following Governor Phil Murphy’s failure to sign a critical package of immigrant protection bills before leaving office.   By allowing these bills to expire via a pocket veto, the Governor has left nearly half a million undocumented New Jerseyans without codified protections at a moment of unprecedented federal hostility towar

Contact:  Anthony Campisi anthony@walnutlanestrategies.com (732) 266-8221 The Latino Action Network Foundation today celebrated the historic final passage of a landmark package of immigrant protection bills (A6308/S5036, A6309/S5037 and A6310/S5038) by both houses of the New Jersey Legislature. This decisive action codifies and expands the state’s commitment to protecting its immigrant communities by drawing a clear line between local law enforcement and federal immigration a

Written by: Gina Ramos - Clean Energy Consultant The phrase clean energy  has become a staple of climate conversations, policy debates, and corporate sustainability goals. Yet despite its widespread use, the term is often misunderstood or applied inconsistently. Understanding what clean energy truly means — and what it does not — is essential for making informed decisions about climate solutions, public investment, and long-term energy planning. At its most basic level, clean

Contact: Anthony Campisi Anthony@WalnutLaneStrategies.com (732) 266-8221 The Latino Action Network Foundation today applauded the New Jersey Senate Judiciary Committee’s vote to advance a comprehensive package of immigrant protection bills, including A6308/S5036, A6309/S5037 and A6310/S5038. This legislative package represents a historic step toward codifying and expanding the state’s commitment to protecting immigrant communities in the nation’s most diverse state from the r

Written by: Gina Ramos - Clean Energy Consultant New Jersey is pursuing one of the most ambitious climate goals in the country: achieving 100% clean electricity by 2035. This accelerated target was established through Executive Order No. 315, signed by Governor Phil Murphy in February 2023, which moved the original 2050 clean-electricity deadline forward by 15 years. The order directs state agencies to speed up renewable-energy development, reduce emissions, and prepare for a

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Day 2 of the Working Summit 2025 at Monmouth University — a powerful gathering of advocates and community leaders driving justice reform...

Thank you to everyone who joined our Virtual Lunch & Learn: Equity in Transportation webinar. Together, we explored how transportation...

As part of the Million Voters Project Throughout May and into June, our team at the Latino Action Network Foundation (LANF) has been on...

With life-changing programs on the chopping block, HWRC clients and community leaders took action to fight devastating budget cuts...

LANF Team at FY26 Budget hearing March is a time to celebrate the strength, resilience, and achievements of women everywhere. As we...

Tell us how you identify yourself racially.   I identify as Afro-Latino. I am of Puerto Rican and African American descent.  Tell us...

If you couldn't attend or want to revisit the discussion, the webinar recording is now available. We've also included key materials from...

Empowering Dreamers: A Day of Resources, Advocacy, and Community On January 18, the Latino Action Network Foundation, in partnership with...

How Community Support and Determination Helped Franchesca Achieve Her Career Goals We are welcoming in the new year by continuing to...

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 28, 2025; New Jersey Contact  Cuqui Rivera, Outreach Director LANF 732-339-2334 - Cuqui@LANFoundation.Org...

Written by: Saray Ramos - Director of Policy and Advocacy (MPA Candidate, Rutgers University) Dr. Jesselly De La Cruz, LCSW, DSW -...