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Tag: Mexican-American Civil Rights

Arts & Culture

Historic LULAC Clubhouse Declared a National Treasure

Catherine Lu

Posted on March 12, 2018 · A piece of Hispanic heritage and Civil Rights history in Houston receives a national honor and grant.

Tags LULAC Mexican-American Civil Rights National Treasure National Trust for Historic Preservation Ray Valdez

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UPDATE: LULAC Houston Clubhouse Will Undergo Repairs After National Treasure Designation

RUSSELL CONTRERAS, AP / Alvaro 'Al' Ortiz

Posted on January 30, 2018 · The historic building served for years as a meeting place for Latino civil rights leaders and the most recent damages were caused by Hurricane Harvey

Tags houston League of United Latin American Citizens LULAC Mexican-American Civil Rights National Treasure National Trust for Historic Preservation texas

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Posted on December 9, 2022 · Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in national and local politics.

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Federal lawsuit filed against city of Houston due to lack of Hispanic representation on city council

Lucio Vasquez

Posted on December 5, 2022 · The group alleges Houston City Council -- which currently has one Hispanic councilmember-- is failing to properly represent minorities throughout the city due to City Council's five at-large positions. 

Tags houston city council lawsuit LULAC minorities

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LULAC creates hotline for voters to report acts of intimidation, suppression

Sangoule Diop

Posted on November 3, 2022 · Some voters have reported being told to go to the wrong polling location, receiving false mailers, and not receiving absentee ballots.

Tags Latino voters LULAC voter intimidation voter suppression

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First lawsuit filed challenging new Texas political maps as intentionally discriminatory

Alexa Ura, The Texas Tribune

Posted on October 19, 2021 · Before they’re even signed into law, the state’s new maps for congressional and statehouse districts have been challenged in federal court by the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund.

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