Join us this November in Oklahoma City for our Annual Summit —the largest annual gathering of Hispanic state legislators! Register here: https://t.co/bzMpAWj6gf

In 2003, U.S. Census data revealed that Latinos had become the largest minority group in the country, totaling 37.1 million people. This milestone marked a significant demographic shift and highlighted the growing influence of Hispanic communities across the nation.

In 1989, @RosLehtinen, a Cuban American from Miami, became the first Latina elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. She served until 2019, chairing the House Foreign Affairs Committee and delivering the first Republican Spanish-language response to the State of the Union

In 1988, Dr. Lauro Cavazos was appointed Secretary of Education by President Ronald Reagan, becoming the first Latino to serve in a U.S. presidential Cabinet. He held the position until 1990, continuing under President George H.W. Bush before resigning. #hispanicheritagemonth

On this #IndigenousPeoplesDay, we honor the heritage of our Continent's first peoples, reflect on the past, and honor the ongoing presence, knowledge, and leadership of Native communities.

We're super excited to hold our Annual Summit in Oklahoma City! Our choice to do so was very intentional. Learn more below about this amazing city and register today: https://t.co/fBGD1FDDuT

In 1970, the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare issued a directive requiring school districts with more than 5% minority students to provide language support. The memo stated that students who could not speak or understand English could not be denied access to

Shutdowns aren’t inevitable — they’re a failure of will. In 2019, we proposed a simple fix: automatic budget carry-overs to keep the gov’t open. No more holding workers and gov’t services hostage. Here’s how ➡️ https://t.co/Yf0w5mowvj

In 1967, @MALDEF was founded in Texas to protect and promote the civil rights of Mexican-Americans. Through litigation, advocacy, and education, MALDEF has played a critical role in advancing voting rights, education equity, and immigrant protections. #HispanicHeritageMonth

On November 2nd, 1966, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed the Cuban Adjustment Act into law. This bipartisan legislation allowed Cuban citizens who had lived in the U.S. for at least one year to apply for permanent residency. It remains a unique immigration pathway in U.S.

America has no official language for a reason—we’re a nation of immigrants. If Bad Bunny singing in Spanish at the Super Bowl bothers a Member of Congress more than economic insecurity, the housing crisis, or healthcare affordability, then THAT is the real problem. 🇺🇸 #Priorities

In 1962, Cesar Chavez, Dolores Huerta, and others founded the National Farm Workers Association, which later became the @UFWupdates in 1971. They used nonviolent tactics such as marches, fasts, and boycotts to fight for fair wages and working conditions. Their 1965 grape boycott

During our upcoming 23rd Annual Summit, you can expect: ✅ Key policy sessions with top experts ✅ Insights into pressing policy priorities shaping upcoming legislative sessions ✅ So much more to get ready for the 2026 legislative session! Register here: https://t.co/bzMpAWiyqH

In response to the Cuban Revolution and the arrival of unaccompanied minors through Operation Peter Pan, Coral Way Elementary School in Miami opened in 1959 as the first public bilingual school in the U.S. Funded in part by the Ford Foundation, the school taught students in

In Hernandez v. Texas (1954), the Supreme Court heard its first Latino civil rights case after WWII. Pete Hernandez, a Mexican-American cotton picker, was convicted of murder by an all-white jury in Jackson County, Texas, where no Mexican-American had served on a jury in over 25

NHCSL’s Annual Summit is happening this November! Join us for engaging discussions with elected leaders from across the country. Register now at https://t.co/nxSaPqo2Tj.

In 1945, Mendez v. Westminster challenged the segregation of Mexican-American students in California schools. After three children from the Martinez family were rejected by Westminster Elementary School, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that separating students based on

In 1944, Senator Dennis Chavez of New Mexico introduced the first Employment Practices Bill to Congress. The bill sought to ban discrimination based on race or national origin in employment. Though it failed to pass, it laid the groundwork for the Civil Rights Act of 1964.

Happy birthday to the President of our Caucus, @RepAngelaRomero! 🎉🎈

In response to labor shortages during World War II, the U.S. and Mexico launched the Bracero Program in 1942, allowing Mexican workers to fill agricultural and railroad jobs. While the program aimed to ensure fair wages and protections, many workers faced discrimination, poor