Voice of the Mainland

  USHLI Proudly Salutes Hispanic Serving Institutions   USHLI proudly salutes Hispanic Serving Institutions (HSIs) nationally, but especially those closer to home, during this Hispanic Serving Institutions Week. Nationally, there are 569 HSIs in 30 states. An estimated 67% of al...

  View as web page   LULAC Honors the Memory of All Those Lost on 9/11: 23 Years Later, We Still Remember Today, as we mark 23 years since the tragic events of September 11, 2001, we stand united in remembrance. It is difficult to grasp that nearly 3,000 lives were taken from us that day—lives that altered the course of history and revealed the depths of our nation’s resolve. Their memory is not just one of sorrow but also a testament to the unbreakable spirit that binds us together as Americans. These individuals came from all walks of life, representing the rich tapestry of our nation—people of every race, background, and creed. They were fathers, mothers, brothers, sisters, sons, and daughters. Their loss is felt profoundly by their families and by all of us. We carry their stories in our hearts, and their legacy remains alive in our shared co...

  View as web page   LULAC Response to Presidential Debate on September 10 Washington, D.C. — Last night’s debate highlighted the need for both candidates to focus on the issues that matter most to Americans, not on falsehoods, distractions, and hysteria. The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) strongly condemns the xenophobic and inflammatory comments made by former President Donald Trump during last night's debate. His rhetoric on immigration not only misrepresents the facts but also promotes fear and division, unfairly targeting immigrant communities, particularly Latinos. We are encouraged by Vice President Harris’s commitment to delivering bipartisan immigration reform in Congress, which would uphold our nation’s dedication to addressing the humanitarian crisis at our southern border, tackle the root causes of displacement abroa...