Title: League of United Latin American Citizens | American organization | Britannica
Headings: League of United Latin American Citizens
League of United Latin American Citizens
American organization
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Craig A. Kaplowitz
Craig A. Kaplowitz is a professor of history and Director of The Honors Program at Judson University. He contributed an article on “Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund” to SAGE Publications’...
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Alternative Title: LULAC
League of United Latin American Citizens, one of the oldest and largest Latino organizations in the United States. Since its founding in 1929, it has focused on education, employment, and civil rights for Hispanics. The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) was formally established in Corpus Christi, Texas, in February 1929. It was created through the merger of several community groups, and many of its leaders were middle-class Mexican Americans. At the time, Hispanics faced various forms of discrimination in the United States, which the organization sought to end. Often considered one of the more conservative Latino civil rights groups, LULAC initially restricted membership to U.S. citizens, made English its official language, and promoted assimilation. Its efforts included English-language instruction, assistance with citizenship requirements and exams, and scholarships for education. In addition, LULAC fought for equal treatment of Hispanics through negotiation with state and local leaders when possible but through the legal system when necessary.