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We are the District of Columbia members of the League of United Latin American Citizens, the largest and oldest Latinx Civil Rights organization in the US.

Washington, DC
Joined September 2018
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Thank you DC LULAC members who helped fulfill a local teacher’s Amazon Wish List! We collected around 400 supplies for teacher Omar AbuSabha Lopez’s classroom at Columbia Heights Educational Campus (CHEC).
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"How wonderful it is that nobody need wait a single moment before starting to improve the world." Anne Frank DC LULAC looks forward to an active fall season with projects benefiting many communities. If you’re interested in joining our familia, visit dclulac.org.
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Sending our deepest condolences to everyone affected by the devastating earthquakes in Colombia. Chef José Andrés & World Central Kitchen will be serving hot meals on the ground. Support them here: donate.wck.org/
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Celebrating International Non-Binary People’s Day! We stand in solidarity with non-binary individuals fighting for respect, safety, and legal recognition worldwide. #InternationalNonBinaryPeoplesDay
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On July 8, LULAC Lambda hosted its 9th Annual Scholarship Ceremony, awarding $2,500 each to DC students Amor Dixon and David Tamay. We wish them the best of luck! Since 2018, LULAC Lambda has provided over $35,000 to empower 21 scholars and reduce higher education costs.
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Houston's mayor is calling for an independent and thorough investigation into the ICE operation that resulted in Lorenzo Salgado-Araujo’s death. During a July 10 press conference, Mayor John Whitmire said HPD will work to get access to evidence.
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This Venezuelan Independence Day, families are busy rebuilding from recent earthquakes—so Chef José Andrés and World Central Kitchen are busy cooking. @WCKitchen is on the ground serving 30,000 fresh meals daily! Fuel the relief effort at wck.org.
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250 years of freedom & we’re still perfecting the recipe. This 4th of July, DC LULAC honors the ideals of Life, Liberty & pursuit of Happiness. Our founders put them on paper; we’re dedicated to putting them into practice for everyone in the U.S. Have a safe Independence Day! 🇺🇸
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The Capital Pride Festival is here! Happy Pride District of Columbia! Stop by the LULAC Lambda’s booth to register to vote. Help meet our goal of registering 100 voters today!
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Today, we honor the courage and resilience of refugees worldwide. Everyone deserves safety, dignity, and a place to call home. For more info, visit unrefugees.org
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Celebrating freedom, resilience, and Black history today. Let’s honor Juneteenth by continuing the vital work toward true, systemic equality. For more info, visit juneteenthdc.org.
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The LULAC National Convention kicks off today! Together, we unite to advance economic condition, educational attainment, and political influence. Good luck to our all our convention delegates, alternates and guests in Fort Worth!
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Ranked Choice Voting adds up! + Support more than one candidate by ranking + Consensus choices beat polarizing ones + Less negative campaigning + No need for runoffs = Democracy in Action See you the polls! Learn more at dcboe.org/rcv
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Early voting for Democratic, Republican & DC Statehood Green Party Primaries take place today through Sunday, June 14. Early voting centers are open 8:30 am - 7 pm. Election Day is Tuesday, June 16 with voting centers open 7 am - 8 pm. For locations, visit dcboe.org
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Immigrant households are economic drivers, paying $570 billion+ in taxes & holding $1.7 trillion in disposable income annually. Their labor, spending power & tax contributions yield a net positive impact across federal, state & local economies - Council on Foreign Relations.
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This Pride Month, we celebrate the vibrant LGBTQ+ community within LULAC! From councils in San Antonio, Dallas, Rio Grande Valley, Lubbock, Odessa, Corpus Christi, Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia, we continue to fight for equality locally and nationally!
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Happy Earth Day! 🌎 From the fields to our cities, Latino farmworkers, ranchers, and gardeners are vital stewards of the land. We honor their hard work and dedication to our planet. 🌱✨🌻 #EarthDay
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Your health is your power. 💪 It’s National LGBTQ Health Awareness Week. Prioritize your wellness! For more info: healthlgbtq.org/awareness-we…
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