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 about your racial experiences. I’ve always struggled with identifying as Puerto Rican because I didn’t grow up with that side of my family. So, becoming more comfortable and involved with Hispanic culture was a big step for me, especially here in Elizabeth.  Have others rejected how you identify racially?  Yes, especially if you do not speak Spa

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 -...

Abordando la Deuda Médica: Nuevas Protecciones para las Comunidades Latino/x de Nueva Jersey Escrito por: Saray Ramos - Director of...

Tackling Medical Debt: New Protections for New Jersey’s Latino/x Communities Written by: Saray Ramos - Director of Policy and Advocacy...

Escrito como una colaboración entre: Kay Escobar, Leandra Gerena, Maria Eva Dorigo, Saray Ramos, Jesselly De La Cruz, Patricia...

Written as a collaboration between: Kay Escobar, Leandra Gerena, Maria Eva Dorigo, Saray Ramos, Jesselly De La Cruz, Patricia...

The Hispanic Family Center of Southern New Jersey, Inc . May 2024 – Client: Jassica H. Background: Jassica H, originally from Puerto...

Spotlight on Success on the Hispanic Women's Resource Centers Starting this month, we are excited to highlight the transformative impact...

A Report by the by the Joseph C. Cornwall Center for Metropolitan Studies at Rutgers University. As the Latinx population in the U.S. is...

April is National Minority Health Month April is National Minority Health Month and this observance builds awareness about the health...

Written by: Saray Ramos, Director of Policy and Advocacy. The ongoing New Jersey school segregation case has moved into a mediation phase...

Written by: Rebecca Mohr, BSW Intern What should it cost to call your family member in jail? We say zero cents but, the prison industrial...

Interview with the Community Organizer at LANF, Victor Mendez Polanco Join us for a compelling interview with Victor Mendez Polanco, as he shares his journey of embracing his Afro-Latino identity. From navigating misconceptions to proudly affirming his heritage, Victor sheds light on the complexities of racial identity in the Dominican Republic and the United States. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, he inspires with his resilience and determination to thr

Interview with our Director of Operations, Gina Andrade. In honor of Black History Month, we sat down with the Director of Operations at the Latino Action Network Foundation (LANF) to delve into her personal journey of racial identity. She shares her experience of identifying as a Black Latina, navigating societal perceptions both in her native Colombia and since immigrating to the USA. From early childhood memories to encounters with misconceptions, she opens up about the co

Contact: Anthony Campisi Anthony@WalnutLaneStrategies.com (732) 266-8221 Latino Action Network Foundation Executive Director Dr. Jesselly...