Let’s ensure that at least 20% of the roughly 4,000 new positions to be filled by a new administration are held by Latino/as.
Latinos represent 18% of the U.S. population.
U.S Latinos are unrivaled in talent, diversity, patriotism and intellect.
It’s time political leaders and policymakers recognize these facts.
Proyecto 20% is not only about equitable representation.
We believe it is an essential step toward improving government service to our community, which is currently suffering through a massive failure in the government’s efforts to control the pandemic and protect all in our country.
UnidosUS is committing to drive at least a year-long effort to lay down this visionary goal for success, and to work collectively with allies to make the goal a reality.
Success for this campaign is the maximum presence of Hispanic Americans as political appointees and staff as soon as possible in a new government.
Success is as close to 800 of the approximately 4,000 placements made by the new president identifying as Latinx.
Success is key audiences—pundits, NGO leaders, media, allied leaders, elected officials and staff—knowing the depth of our talent and our willingness to serve, and supporting this effort.
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UnidosUS, together with its partners, hosted the virtual conversation Pipeline to Success: Building a New Generation of Latino Leaders.
Former Obama-Biden appointees shared their journey up the ladder of success, what they learned along the way, and what they have done to cultivate the next generation of Latino leaders in policy. Watch the replay here.