Virginia LULAC is the state chapter of the nation’s oldest and largest Latino civil rights advocacy organization, the League of United Latin American Citizens. Our mission is to advance the economic condition, educational attainment, political influence, housing opportunities, health, and civil rights of the Hispanic population in the United States.

Virginia LULAC is proud to spotlight one of our members, Douglas Mejia, who is running for a seat on the Herndon Town Council in the November election. Born and raised in Herndon, Virginia, Douglas is the bilingual son of immigrant parents whose upbringing instilled in him a deep appreciation for community service, compassion, and civic engagement. From a young age, he recognized the importance of giving back and has spent much of his life serving others. Douglas began his jo

Virginia LULAC was proud to attend the 2026 LULAC National Convention in Fort Worth, Texas, joining thousands of LULAC members, community leaders, elected officials, advocates, and partners from across the United States. What began as an opportunity to represent Virginia quickly became an inspiring reminder that we are part of a movement much larger than ourselves, one dedicated to advancing civil rights, educational opportunity, civic engagement, and service to Latino commun

Virginia LULAC celebrates Governor Abigail Spanberger, the Virginia General Assembly, and legislative leaders for reaching a budget agreement that demonstrates the power of collaboration, compromise, and democratic governance. The budget process this year became one of the most closely watched debates in Virginia politics, stretching for months and requiring a special legislative session before lawmakers reached a final agreement just days before the July 1 fiscal deadline. A