LULAC: Organization Seeking Social Justice

 Reasons For Mexillence:

Official LULAC Logo

1. Largest and oldest Hispanic organization in the United States.

2. Main purpose is to curtail discrimination.

3. Provide different opportunities for political involvement.

As the current National Hispanic Heritage Month draws to a close today, one may observe the accomplishments of organizations under the classification of Hispanic or Latino. For instance, one of the most significant advocacy organization for Hispanics is the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC). 



History:

Established in 1929, the main purpose of LULAC is to curtail discrimination against Hispanics may in the United States and promote assimilation into United States culture. As a result, LULAC focuses on education, civil rights, and employment for Hispanics.

Notable Work: 

LULAC "successfully sued to integrate the Orange County School System" and to include Mexican-Americans on the jury duty system. Also, LULAC has “responded to an alarming increase in xenophobia and anti-Hispanic sentiment” with “seminars and public symposiums on language and immigration issues.”

Inclusiveness: 

LULAC includes countless individuals with its name. Specifically, the term Latin American encompasses all nationalities—not just Mexican-Americans. In fact, LULAC membership is open to everyone. Additionally, LULAC constantly incorporates  involvement opportunities for more specific groups such as youth, young adults, women, and the elderly. For example, LULAC often sponsors events designed for everyone—from children to seniors.

Current Involvement: 

LULAC continues an active role as its “councils across the United States hold voter registration drives, citizenship awareness sessions, sponsor health fairs and tutorial programs, and raise scholarship money for the LULAC National Scholarship Fund.” Moreover, LULAC sponsors multiple events each month that range from conferences to award ceremonies. Regardless of the event, all individuals are invited and may attend. Also, more information is available on the official LULAC website. 

“History.” LULAC. <http://lulac.org/about/history/>. 26 September, 2011.