April 18, 2026   The Virginia League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), Purple Runway, Equanimity Foundation, and the Prince William County Democrat Latino Caucus mourns the tragic and devastating loss of Dr. Cerina Fairfax, a remarkable woman, mother, and professional whose life was taken far too soon in an act of domestic violence.   Dr. Fairfax was an accomplished dental professional and community leader who earned her Bachelor of Science from Duke University and h

The Virginia League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) recognizes and honors Dolores Huerta  for her courage in speaking her truth. In recent weeks, Ms. Huerta shared that she endured abuse during the early years of the farmworker movement and remained silent for decades out of concern for the cause she helped build. Her decision to come forward now is an act of profound courage and clarity. Her voice reminds us that no movement, no matter how historic or impactful, sh

March 3, 2026   Virginia LULAC, the state chapter of the League of United Latin American Citizens, the nations Oldest and Largest Latino Civil Rights Advocacy Organization condemns the actions of this sitting President in 2026 for his orders for use of U.S. military assets in Iran on February 27–28, 2026. What began with U.S. and allied strikes against Iranian targets has rapidly escalated into one of the most serious confrontations between major powers in recent history.   O

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 3, 2026 Virginia — The Virginia League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC) , the state chapter of the nation’s oldest and largest Latino civil rights advocacy organization, expresses deep concern about the passage of the Laken Riley Act , which we believe undermines fundamental principles of fairness, due process, and justice. The law — enacted by the 119th U.S. Congress and signed by the President on January 29, 2025 — mandates sweeping immi