We are a passionate community from across the U.S.🇺🇸 & Puerto Rico🇵🇷 working together to empower Latinos at every level. #LULAC
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LULAC is honored to have Democratic Presidential Candidate @JoeBiden to discuss how we can protect essential workers' rights in the food industry, the impact on Latino families and communities, and government oversight and policy on #COVID19.
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LULAC was proud to be a part of today’s historic ruling protecting the freedom to vote of Latino & ALL voters. The decision strikes down as unconstitutional a main TX statute that was used to try to intimidate Hispanic organizers & voters 1/4 democracydocket.com/cases/te…
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Preserving #DACA isn't a partisan issue. Both sides agree that young immigrants make America great. #DefendDACA ow.ly/CK4v30eV6V7
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.@BernieSanders speaks on immigration reform, criminal justice reform, and pay equity at #LULAC16 convention.
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We will #resist any efforts that criminalize our community & target our families. This is a win for El Cenizo, Texas, and the U.S. #SB4
Breaking News: A federal judge has blocked Texas from enforcing its ban on so-called sanctuary cities nyti.ms/2erIxSt
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"Immigrants are not criminals and terrorists, they're the future of this country." @SenSchumer #LULAC17
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There’s still time to meet @PrinceRoyce in Miami for a private music mentoring session. Go to prizeo.com/hornitostequila for a chance to win and support our work here at LULAC. This is #AShotWorthTaking @HornitosTequila
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Puerto Rico's citizens should have same rights as those on the mainland, and we support their self-determination. ow.ly/fB9e30cytrj
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LULAC’s new report, “The Battle Ahead: Latino Civil Rights vs. Project 2025,” reveals 10 threats from Project 2025 to Latino rights and democracy. Discover the impacts and LULAC’s commitment here: lulac.org/project_2025/
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TOMORROW: We are hosting a #LULAC Presidential Town Hall in Las Vegas, NV with @TomSteyer, @BernieSanders, @PeteButtigieg, and @AmyKlobuchar. Register now: lulac.org/las_vegas_town_hal…
We want the solutions that matter for our communities!
Get connected: facebook.com/events/88890518…
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LULAC DENOUNCES BRAKE TROPHY GIVEN TO
PROSECUTOR IN 110-YEAR SENTENCE OF ROGEL AGUILERA-MEDEROS
Nation’s Largest and Oldest Latino Civil Rights Organization Demands Disciplinary Action Over Office Celebration
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For too long, certain politicians have used false claims to push abusive laws like this in campaigns of intimidation, and today’s decision blows a hole in those campaigns. But there is much more work to do to fight back… 2/4 lulac.org/
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And those who oppose this most basic American freedom by bending or breaking the law will face consequences. Latino and ALL voters can be confident that they can vote freely & that their vote will be counted 4/4 lulac.org/membership/associa…
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against those who attack free and fair voting. We will continue the battle for voting rights for all & we will win! 3/4 lulac.org/a_new_wave_of_hate…
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Up next at our @LULAC Presidential Town Hall in Nevada, @PeteButtigieg, as the third candidate of the night to talk to Nevada voters ahead of the primary. #LatinoVote
Listen in:
En Español ➡️ via @TelemundoNews
En English ➡️ facebook.com/lulac.national.…
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.@BernieSanders spoke to LULAC Youth and collegiate members and encouraged them to advocate for their communities.
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The #LULAC Presidential Town Hall in Nevada will begin in 60 minutes. We'll hear from @TomSteyer, @BernieSanders, @PeteButtigieg, and @amyklobuchar on their solutions to the issues important to the Latino community. #LatinosInNevada
Watch live at @TelemundoNews. More to come.
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"We need a president who will support us, not deport us. We need leaders who value our community." @dianeguerrero__
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Join us live with @JoeBiden for the Town Hall on #COVID19!
On Facebook now: facebook.com/lulac.national.…
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Rep @JoaquinCastrotx would be a great @HouseForeign Chair. He has a bold vision centered on human rights, dignity, and justice.
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Migrants legally seeking asylum are being detained by ICE while showing up for their court hearings in Phoenix. Now Senators Ruben Gallego and Mark Kelly are demanding answers from DHS by June 3. Stay tuned for more details.
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Latino voters are mobilizing to set new heights for the 2020 elections!
Soon! Join our first conversation of DAY 2 w/ @LoriMontenegro from @Telemundo and @Juliancastro to learn how it’s happening and what that means for the future. #LULACSummit20
LIVE @ LULAC.org/virtualsummit
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Coming to the Womens March? Join us at 14th and Penn (Freedom Plaza)! #WomensMarch2019 #WomensWave
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LULAC is deeply concerned by recent remarks made by former President Donald Trump regarding migrants seeking asylum in the United States. Trump employed rhetoric reminiscent of Adolf Hitler's Nazi regime, making sweeping generalizations about migrants.
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Sheriff Joe Arpaio is not a patriot. He's an unapologetic, anti-immigrant racist who built his career on criminalizing immigrants.
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LULAC is in solidarity with immigrants and refugees at vigil outside of the White House. #HereToStay
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Do you know @BANDA_MS?
See bandamsprivado.com and get exclusive access to a concert from home, this FRIDAY! Your donation will go to #LULAC and you can enter for a chance to win prizes, including a meet and greet with the band.
DON'T MISS OUT! MUST BE 21 YEARS OLD OR OVER.
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We are proud to announce LULAC’s newly elected National President @Domingotexas . Congratulations! We’re looking forward to your leadership! #LULAC18
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Congress gets started today with 7 new #Latino members ready to fight for the policies that benefit our community. ow.ly/Tr8x307E023
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2 years ago, the Latino community endured one of our darkest days. We were attacked by a vicious white supremacist terrorist. Today, we show #LoveForElPaso, mourn our lost, and recommit to rooting out hatred and xenophobia in our nation. #ElPasoStrong #DisarmHate #EndGunViolence
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A detention facility is no place to suffer from #COVID19.
Thank you @SenBooker and @RepJayapal, plus the many co-sponsors of the FIRST Act, for your leadership to ensure the safety of our communities and health of our immigrants.
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LULAC WARNS NORTH KOREA:
DON’T MESS WITH OUR BURRITOS
#NotKoBurrito
Nation's Largest and Oldest Latino Civil Rights Organization Says Abuelas from Texas, New Mexico To California Would Throw the Chancla At Kim
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The Future of LULAC! A DACA Dreamer, #1 in her class in Law School at the University of North Texas, scored in the 91 percentile on her Bar Exam. New LULAC National Vice-President for Young Adults.
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Today we celebrate the life and legacy of César Chavez, who became the best-known Latino-American civil rights activist. Chavez was a champion of social justice and an advocate for hardworking people who built and sustained our Nation.
#cesarchavezday #Cesarchavez #Lalucha #LULAC
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#LULAC looks forward to working with @TMobile, under the leadership of @JohnLegere and @SievertMike. As partners, we will close the #DigitalDivide through diversity and inclusion! #TogetherWeRise
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.@dianeguerrero__ tells youth: download #Oportunidad app and register your community to VOTE. #LULAC16
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Today, at a White House event with @VP, @FCC Chairwoman @JRosenworcelFCC, & Sr. Advisor Mitch Landrieu, the Biden-Harris Admin. announced more than 10M households are enrolled in the Affordable Connectivity Program, thanks to the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
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LULAC DEMANDS JUSTICE IN LAPD KILLING OF
14-YEAR-OLD VALENTINA ORELLANA-PERALTA
Nation’s Largest and Oldest Latino Civil Rights Organization Questions Why Officers Opened Fire Inside A Crowded Store
#JusticeForValentina
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VOTE NOW: Who won the #NewsmaxLULACTownHall ?
TEXT the word “Poll” to 95577
AND Thanks to all the candidates that came out to hear our community.
Yes, WE ARE taking action NOW.
@BernieSanders
@TulsiGabbard
@JulianCastro
@BetoORourke
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Despite the hatred and violence seen today, we'll continue moving forward in our fight for a more just, inclusive America.
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July 13: @USPS will unveil #JaimeEscalanteForever Commemorative Stamp with @edwardjolmos & @JohnKingatED
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Univision and LULAC are hosting presidential candidates @BernieSanders @JulianCastro, @BetoORourke, and @ewarren for a #Destino2020 #PresidentialTownhall. Join us live right at 6 PM CT at LULAC.org/live during our #90thLULACNationalConvention .
#WeRiseTogether
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In a historic win for farmworkers & environmental justice, a federal appeals court has ordered the EPA to ban the pesticide chlorpyrifos in League of United Latin Am. Citizens v. Wheeler. LULAC is proud to stand with #environmental & #farmworker advocates! bit.ly/2npXjdp
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Heather Leann Rodriguez #Odessa and Jasmine Melendez #Midland did not die in vain. Latina lives also matter. Join us in this fight.
LULAC DEMANDS FULL INDEPENDENT INVESTIGATIONS INTO THE DEATHS OF TWO LATINAS IN WEST TEXAS
#JusticeforJasmineMelendez
#JusticeforHeatherRodriguez
ALT LULAC demands answers in death of two West Texas Latinas, Jasmine Melendez, 15, of Midland, TX and Heather Leann Rodriguez, 28, of Odessa, TX
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LULAC is present in solidarity with George Floyd's family at his funeral.
Please donate to the Floyd Family: GoFundMe.com/georgefloyd
President @Domingotexas joined Houston Police Chief @ArtAcevedo, Senator @RoyceWestTX and attorney Daryl Washington in community to honor Floyd.
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The Latina delegation for the National Women's March announces their solidarity with marginalized communities. #LatinasRepresent
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LULAC HONORS ALL OUR FALLEN COMRADES-IN-ARMS THIS MEMORIAL DAY
Nation’s Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Salutes the Bravery of Our Servicemembers, Even the Forgotten
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We're suing to halt new ban on sanctuary cities that targets immigrant families & doesn't make communities safer. ow.ly/PSk530bz2jr
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Thanks @HispanicCaucus for standing up for veterans. Nobody should face deportation after serving in our military. ow.ly/GnJI30c9z1R
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We cannot wait to have @SenSanders with us TODAY!
See more at LULAC.org/askcongress
Join us for the Senate Town Hall in partnership with @UniNoticias at 1pm ET. We must talk about our community at risk to #COVID19.
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A big thank you to our special guests @RepChuyGarcia, @RepSylviaGarcia, and @JoaquinCastrotx for helping us close our #LULACEmerge20 conference. You have inspired our @CollegiateLULAC leaders and challenged us to lead when we return to our communities. #TogetherWeRise
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LULAC REMEMBERS VICENTE FERNANDEZ, WHO HAS DIED AT 81
Nation's Largest and Oldest Latino Civil Rights Org Salutes the King of Mexican Ranchers For a Life Lived Celebrating Our Culture
LULAC National President Domingo Garcia, His Parents and Vicente Fernandez @Domingotexas
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LULAC in front of the White House - Defend DACA and DREAMERS pscp.tv/w/bGHRfTFZTEVKbmJuRE…
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ONE YEAR AGO TODAY: On August 3, 2019, an active shooter opened fire at a Walmart store in a shopping center in El Paso, Texas. Twenty-two people were killed, and dozens were injured.
(AP Photo | John Locher)
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Private Gregory Wedel-Morales didn't bury himself. It's up to us to find the answers.
LULAC QUESTIONS WHY FORT HOOD INVESTIGATORS "DIDN'T CARE" ABOUT MISSING LATINO SOLDIER FOUND DEAD THIS WEEK
Read the full release: lulac.org/news/pr/LULAC_Ques…
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#SB4 will not victimize our community. Thank you to all of the partners and advocates that made this day a reality. #HereToStay
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"The #Latino story is an American story, and is what helps makes this nation great." @SecretaryCastro #LULAC16
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We're excited to announce that Secretary @HillaryClinton is joining the LULAC Natl. Convention as a keynote speaker!
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DON'T FORGET! The #LULAC Presidential Town Hall in Nevada is today. Will you be tuning in?
Stay connected and watch for our live stream here: facebook.com/events/88890518…
TOMORROW: We are hosting a #LULAC Presidential Town Hall in Las Vegas, NV with @TomSteyer, @BernieSanders, @PeteButtigieg, and @AmyKlobuchar. Register now: lulac.org/las_vegas_town_hal…
We want the solutions that matter for our communities!
Get connected: facebook.com/events/88890518…
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LULAC FILES FEDERAL LAWSUIT AGAINST CITY OF HOUSTON OVER AT-LARGE CITY COUNCIL RACES
Nation's Oldest Latino Civil Rights Organization Says Houston is Texas' Last Major City Where Elections Dilute Latino Community's Voting Strength and Deny Latinos Fair Representation
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#DemDebate @SenSanders credits #LULAC "one of the major Latino orgs in US" for his no vote on '07 immigration bill.
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President @POTUS @JoeBiden continues the fight for voter rights in a speech today in Philadelphia.
#LULAC supports protecting and expanding voter rights.
#LULACvota #LULACvotes
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"We have got to say with one voice that Latinos are a vital part of the American experience." @HillaryClinton
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LULAC ON THE FRONTLINE AT HISTORIC WASHINGTON, DC MARCH FOR JUSTICE
Nation’s Largest and Oldest Latino Civil Rights Organization Speaks Out for Voting Rights Protections
Domingo Garcia @Domingotexas - LULAC National President
@OfficialMLK3 @TheRevAl @JacksonLeeTX18
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BREAKING NEWS: President Joe Biden officially signs the NDAA enacting the @IVanessaGuillen and @TheBrandonAct into law.
LULAC is honored to say for all of us...WE DID IT!!!
End sexual assault in the military.
#IamVanesssaGuillen
End suicides in the military.
#TheBrandonAct
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Breaking News- a federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order against the Secretary of State from purging any Texas voters based on there voter suppression plan. Case was Lulac vs Texas in San Antonio federal court. Otra victoria !
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We honor @Astro_Jose José M. Hernandez, America’s migrant farmworker who became a NASA astronaut! Now, he joins Hollywood stars with the premiere of his Amazon movie, A Million Miles Away, coming soon.
#Gala23 #LULAC2023 #LULACGala2023 #LULAC #Heroes #latinohero
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LULAC CONDEMNS SHOOTING RAMPAGE IN ATLANTA THAT CLAIMS EIGHT AND SIX APPEAR TO BE ASIAN
Nation’s Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Organization Demands Full Investigation Into Motive of Lone White Suspect
#StopHate
#StopAPPIHate
#ProtectAllPeople
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It’s normal to feel sad, stressed or anxious right now. But it doesn't have to be hard to take a break.
Today, take 10-15 minutes to do something to care for yourself. Here are some ideas: bit.ly/3l6xBXc. #HowRightNow
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Pleased to announce @BernieSanders as a featured speaker at this year's national convention in Washington, DC.
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We're proud to stand with the @EPA and their commitment to a safe environment for all Americans. #DefendClimate
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Esteban Moctezuma Barragán, sobre el futuro de la relación bilateral, en relación con las disputas arancelarias. El embajador subrayó que las economías de México y Estados Unidos están profundamente conectadas, y que la cooperación mutua sigue siendo clave.
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#JusticeForValentina
Valentina Orellana-Peralta was only 14 years old, shopping for a quinceñera dress when she was shot and killed by Los Angeles Police in a Burlington Coat Factory dressing room.
#sayHERname
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.@LWV Congrats! We won!
More absentee ballot drop-off boxes coming to Texas and Ohio!
#StopSupressingTheVote #LULACvota #LWV #OneMillionLatinasStrong
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@Hillaryclinton joined on stage by members of Congressional Hispanic Caucus to cheers of crowd. #LULAC16
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Celebrating the legacy, building the future! The story of José M. Hernández, one of NASA's few Latino astronauts and proud LULAC member, is the topic of Prime Video’s “A Million Miles Away” starring Michael Peña as the engineer and former astronaut.
#HispanicHeritageMonth
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Why does statehood make sense for Puerto Rico? Check out blog from Natl. President Roger C. Rocha, Jr. ow.ly/UwKr9
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Trump ending Family-Separation policy is not enough. Kids are still being held in detention centers & nothing is clear about how/when they will reunite with their parents. Now is not the time to be silent. Join @AFTunion 6/26 in El Paso for a rally & protest #EndFamilyDetention
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VICTORIA!!!
La Corte Suprema mantiene vigente el programa DACA que ampara a miles de jóvenes inmigrantes
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The Supreme Court maintains the DACA program alive for thousands of young migrants brought to the US as children.
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On April 14, 1947, a federal court decision in Mendez v. Westminster tackled racial segregation of Mexican-Americans in CA schools. As a party to the lawsuit, LULAC recognizes the 75th anniversary of this decision & our continued efforts to advance educational attainment for all.
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LULAC Sues Texas To Stop Republican-Led Voter Probe ow.ly/L45Z30nvkgF
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TODAY our LULAC CEO Sindy Benavides was presented with the The National Action Network MLK Day Visionary Award
Join us in sending Congrats to our Madam CEO Sindy Benavides!
#NANMLK21 #NANMLKAwards21 #MLKDay
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When you team up @PrinceRoyce and @HornitosTequila it becomes #AShotWorthTaking. Aspiring musicians 21 and older can enter for a chance to win a mentoring session with #PrinceRoyce while supporting us @LULAC Go to prizeo.com/hornitostequila and take your shot!
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LULAC FILES FEDERAL LAWSUIT IN TEXAS IN VOTER SUPPRESSION BATTLE
Nation’s Largest and Oldest Civil Rights Organization Charges Violations of 1st, 14th and 26th Amendments of U.S. Constitution
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It was such a privilege to have Vice President @JoeBiden at our 89th Annual Convention & Expo! We are proud you’ve taken a stand for our community! Let us rise together! #JuntosAdelante
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