All Press Releases

Nov 7, 2013

Virginia Latino Electorate Pivotal in State Elections

In this week’s Virginia race, the Latino community demonstrated that it is a powerful voting block and that candidates running for elected office would be well served to avoid anti-immigrant rhetoric which marginalizes Latinos. Read more.

Oct 30, 2013

LULAC and Univision to Launch "Acción por la Educación!"

LULAC and Univision will raise awareness on the importance of college readiness with the launch of "Acción por la Educación!" The effort will be focused on helping parents understand the critical role that the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) plays in ensuring students are well prepared for college upon high school graduation.

Oct 28, 2013

Congressman Jeff Denham Keeps His Word with the Latino Community by Co-sponsoring HR 15

Earlier this month, as part of LULAC’s ACTober advocacy visits, LULAC members representing California and other parts of the country met with Congressman Jeff Denham to press the importance of passing immigration reform this year.

Oct 21, 2013

LULAC and EDF Health Campaign Spotlights Rising Risks to Latinos from Toxic Chemical Exposure

During the National Hispanic Week of Action, October, 21st through the 28th, the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) and the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF) will begin a partnership to raise awareness of the health risks associated with exposure to dangerous chemicals, including the increased risk of premature birth, infertility and cancer in the Latino community.

Oct 17, 2013

It’s Time to Stop Wasting Time – The Hispanic Community Needs for Congress to Pass Immigration Reform

With the government shutdown and debt ceiling crises temporarily set aside, Congress now has time to answer the public mandate for commonsense immigration reform. Read LULAC's statement on the issue.

Oct 9, 2013

LULAC Receives Diversity Advocate Award at 30th Annual Kaitz Foundation Dinner

The League of United Latin American Citizens, the nation’s oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization in the country, will be honored as the 2013 Diversity Advocate at the 30th Annual Walter Kaitz Foundation Fundraising Dinner.

Oct 8, 2013

LNESC and Marathon Oil Corporation Launch San Antonio Science Corps Middle School Program to Engage Latino Youth in Advanced STEM Learning

Today, LULAC National Educational Service Centers, Inc. (LNESC) and Marathon Oil Corporation will launch their Science Corps Program in San Antonio, Texas.

Oct 4, 2013

LULAC Members from Across the U.S. and Puerto Rico Visit with Over 80 Offices on Capitol Hill

Members of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) who are in Washington, D.C. for meetings at the White House and on Capitol Hill are safe and out of harm’s way following shots being fired on Capitol Hill.

Oct 3, 2013

Shots Fired During LULAC ACTober Advocacy Days

Members of the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) who are in Washington, D.C. for meetings at the White House and on Capitol Hill are safe and out of harm’s way following shots being fired on Capitol Hill.

Oct 1, 2013

LULAC Members Meet with President Obama Concerning Open Enrollment for Affordable Care Act

During the next six months, individuals will be able to enroll in the insurance Marketplace and choose a health care plan that best suits their needs. Two LULAC members met with the President to share their experiences on how having access to quality health care will change their lives.

Sep 30, 2013

LULAC Marks Hispanic Heritage Month with Advocacy and Mobilization of Latinos on Immigration Reform and Health Care

As the oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization in the country, LULAC will celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with an array of activities that promote the organization’s work to help win congressional passage of immigration reform this year.

Sep 25, 2013

LULAC’s Latinos Living Healthy Feria de Salud in Los Angeles is a Huge Success!

15,000 Californians attended LULAC’s fourth Feria de Salud where participants benefitted from a variety of free health services including free flu shots and screenings for diabetes, blood pressure, cholesterol and HIV.

Sep 23, 2013

LULAC and Google to Provide Chromebook Technology to Latino Center

Google facilitated the sponsorship of 30 Chromebooks given to the LULAC “Empower Hispanic America with Technology” Center.

Sep 13, 2013

LULAC Applauds California Governor Jerry Brown for his Leadership in Allowing Undocumented Immigrants the Right to have a Driver’s License

LULAC applauded California Governor Jerry Brown for agreeing to sign into law the bill that would grant undocumented people the right to obtain a driver’s license...

Sep 12, 2013

LULAC National President Margaret Moran Released the Following Statement Regarding the Arrest of over 100 Women for Civil Disobedience

Says LULAC National President, "On the Capitol steps today more than 100 women, over 20 of which were undocumented, were arrested in an act of civil disobedience. The group was protesting the House's refusal to act on immigration reform..."

Sep 11, 2013

LULAC Hosts Federal Training in Partnership with the Federal Government

The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the country’s largest and oldest Latino civil rights organization, will present a series of workshops and seminars organized under LULAC’s Federal Training Institute Partnership.

Sep 5, 2013

Largest Latino Civil Rights and Advocacy Group in the U.S. Helps Turn Up Heat on Congress To Pass Immigration Reform with Citizenship Path

LULAC Joins Massive Call to Action on Oct. 5 Aimed at Moving House to a Vote on Immigration Legislation

Aug 28, 2013

LULAC National President Moran's Remarks from the March on Washington

View the full remarks from LULAC National President Margaret Moran from the 50th Anniversary of the March on Washington in Washington, D.C.