"I think that it's just a really tough environment, and I can't imagine that we're going to see much advancement in the workplace and in schools."
"In Silicon Valley, the difference is even more pronounced. Latinas had a median annual per capita income of $34,400 in 2022, compared to white males who made a median income of about $102,400, according to the Hispanas Organized for Political Equality (HOPE) report. They earned 33 cents for every dollar a white male earns in San Jose, Sunnyvale and Santa Clara."
"While the federal government is slashing Medi-Cal and food stamps for the most vulnerable, Santa Clara County has made commitments to protect immigrants by bolstering legal services and designing a plan to invest in agricultural businesses."
Latinas in California earn only 49 cents for every dollar earned by white males, marking the largest racial-gender wage gap in the state. Median annual income for Latinas statewide is about $43,880, roughly unchanged since 2019, while pandemic setbacks stalled wage growth across groups. In Silicon Valley the disparity is extreme: Latinas had a per capita median of $34,400 in 2022 versus white males at about $102,400. Federal reductions to Medi-Cal and food assistance threaten low-income families. Anti-immigrant actions and cuts to diversity, equity, and inclusion programs compound barriers to workplace and educational advancement. Santa Clara County has pledged measures to protect immigrants, expand legal services, and invest in agricultural businesses.
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