Research shows how Latinos are indispensable to the nation yet false narratives portraying U.S. Latinos as outsiders or burdens are not only inaccurate—they also shape harmful attitudes and policies that are fueling preventable Latino deaths and endangering the nation’s overall health and economy.

Research shows how Latinos are indispensable to the nation yet false narratives portraying U.S. Latinos as outsiders or burdens are not only inaccurate—they also shape harmful attitudes and policies that are fueling preventable Latino deaths and endangering the nation’s overall health and economy.