League of United Latin American Citizens is an organization of Spanish-speaking peoples in the United States. The group, known as LULAC, encourages patriotism among its members and works to protect their economic, political, and social rights.
LULAC has a number of educational centers that offer counseling on admission and financial aid to young people who want to attend college. The league endorses political candidates and organizes voter registration drives. It also provides legal assistance to fight discrimination through court action. Local councils sponsor holiday parades and fiestas to preserve Latin American culture.
LULAC was founded in 1929 in Corpus Christi, Texas. Its headquarters are in Washington, D.C.
