Esmeralda Fabián Romero
@EsmeFabianED
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Latina Journalist. Education Senior Reporter. USC Annenberg Journalism Adjunct Instructor. United Way L.A. Content & Comms Manager. Mom & Wife. CDMX Native.
Los Angeles
Joined May 2009
When we invest in housing, we invest in homelessness prevention. We invest in healthy communities. We invest in a better future for Long Beach and LA County. Today, @launitedway and @usch3e released a study which shows that more publicly financed housing = less homelessness.
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We commend @mayorofla 's leadership in tackling homelessness as she meets with US Mayors to ask for increased federal budgetary and legislative support to bring more Angelenos inside! #housingisahumanright #endhomelessness
Our work in DC to confront the homelessness crisis ripples throughout the country, especially in LA. We’ve made progress peeling back red tape to bring more people inside faster and we will continue to push for further federal legislative, regulatory and budgetary action.
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This is a critical conversation! I can't wait to hear what's the call to action for every one of us to do our part to #endhomelessness in #LA and support families and students facing #housinginsecurity
Join us this Thursday ❗ State Supt. @TonyThurmond and CDE invite you to be a part of this important conversation about making a positive impact on the lives of CA students experiencing homelessness.
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No high school calculus, chemistry, physics class? Caltech has a new admission work-around
latimes.com
Caltech is dropping requirements for high school calculus, chemistry and physics courses for students without access to them and will offer other ways to demonstrate knowledge in those fields.
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LA parents collide: Anti-LGBTQ+ demonstrators and those defending inclusive curriculum rally outside LAUSD board meeting @LASchoolReport
laschoolreport.com
A crowd of demonstrators against LGBTQ+ curriculum and another showing support rallied outside of the LAUSD headquarters Tuesday where a Board of Education meeting was to be held. Though there was...
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In the 1910s, cities began enacting policies that would shape neighborhoods and lay roots for the housing shortage today: single-family zoning laws. Homeownership is a catalyst for building wealth. But increasingly, it’s becoming out of reach for many. https://t.co/8rQXq1cTTo
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In solidarity #guildmatters #journalists matter.
Big news! We, the staff of @CalMatters, are unionizing! We’re taking this step with 92% of staff in support. Here’s our mission statement.
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Today's @latimes has homelessness coverage from around the United States. Why does Jacksonville, a warm-weather, growing city have such low rates of homelessness compared to Los Angeles? @Noahbierman says it's because of abundant land and cheap housing https://t.co/rQpmNFfqAF
latimes.com
Jacksonville, Fla., has a good track record for moving homeless people off the streets. But as the city continues to grow, local builders and advocates worry about creating another housing crisis...
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#ICYMI Measure J has been declared constitutional! 📣🎉 A huge shoutout to the incredible advocates, neighbors, organizers, and friends who poured their hearts into making this happen💙 Now let's turn our excitement into action👊 @EunissesH @ib2_real
#MeasureJ #CareFirst
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Great 🗞️ news! 🙌🏽 UC admits record number of California first-year students for fall 2023, led by Latinos
latimes.com
The UC admitted a record number of California first-year students for fall 2023, led by Latinos and an increase in Native Americans who helped make up the largest ever group of underrepresented...
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The # of unsheltered neighbors increased because there isn't enough affordable housing. That's why we need to keep the pressure on systems to be more coordinated and focused on scaling what’s working. YES to preserving + producing more housing! #housingisahumanright
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Four things students need to know after the Supreme Court ruled against affirmative action https://t.co/KCYXN1fCCj via @nbcnews
nbcnews.com
Here are four things aspiring college students of color and their families should know about what changes to expect in the admissions process.
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Homelessness is up 9% in L.A. County. Let's be clear: these are more than #s– these are fathers, mothers, grandparents, friends and strangers who are living outside or struggling to hold on to a home of their own. Join us 7/13 to get involved. Sign up on our site today!
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The biggest survey of homeless Californians in decades shows why so many are on the streets. Shows why we need to embrace new income models and scale rental subsidies and social housing
ocregister.com
The largest survey of homeless Californians in decades aims to dispel myths about what is driving the crisis. It found that addiction and mental health conditions rarely cause homelessness.
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Those who joined us at today's "Reading by Third Grade: Why It Matters" event and completed a survey received a lovely gift from FIS to help support reading at home, in the classroom, and/or in their communities. We hope to see you on 6/5 at 9AM #LALiteracyforAll
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Our Community Prosperity team is at LATTC today supporting @HomiesUnidos 7th annual Youth Conference with more than 500 high school students!! 📚🎓✏️
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UC regents take groundbreaking step toward hiring immigrant students without legal status https://t.co/2FQ4eAMKmZ 🙌🏽
latimes.com
The University of California intends to take a groundbreaking step to authorize hiring immigrant students who lack legal status and will explore how to do so in a six-month study.
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Thousands of Foster Youth Struggle to Keep a Roof Over Their Heads. Will California Help? via @capitalandmain -
capitalandmain.com
A state bill aims to extend foster care housing support for those who need it most.
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