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We challenge social, economic & political barriers in 🇺🇸 to create and improve opportunities for Latinos. | Previously known as NCLR. | Official account

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@WeAreUnidosUS
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4 years
Thanks @BernieSanders for hearing our plea to include mixed status families in your cash stimulus proposal—we know where your heart is! It is shameful that @SenRonJohnson blocked these taxpaying families including US citizens from stimulus payments. We need #CovidReliefNow
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Únete al movimiento y junto a @Lin_Manuel di presente el 8 de noviembre. ¡Hay que salir a votar! #LatinosVote
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The rally starts in less than an hour. Join us if you're in the #DC area. #StopDeVos
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There's a rally to #StopDeVos Monday in DC
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"Why is ripping apart families something you're proud of?" @SenatorMenendez asks Donald Trump
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WATCH: @Zendaya just revealed the powerful history behind her name for #ImmigrantHeritageMonth #IHM2015
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Delivering more than 500,000 signatures from people who want @nbcsnl to know that #RacismIsntFunny . #DumpTrump
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"We're at a moment where our country has to look in a mirror and ask 'Who are we?'" - @KamalaHarris
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Let's make sure we keep @OneDayAtATime on @Netflix ! Haven't watched the sitcom yet? Here's 19 reasons why you should: #RepresentationMatters
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Add @BernieSanders to the list of awesome speakers at #NCLR15 ! He'll be with us Monday morning. Join us! http://t.co/ecAWcuLA8v
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Fatima and Yuleni's father was detained while he was dropping them off at school. #EndTheAssaultOnFamilies
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Congrats 👏🏽 to @MSNBC for adding more diversity to their weekend line-up. @TiffanyDCross and @CapehartJ will add a great value and perspective because #RepresentationMatters
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"Why is my American Dream being crushed by my own government?" #EndTheAssaultOnFamilies
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This was exactly what we thought it would be, a list of scare tactics, misinformation and a direct attack on immigrants #TrumpAddress
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We’re thrilled to be joined by @VP at our Annual Conference, and look forward to hearing from her about the Biden-Harris administration’s policies to achieve greater equity. #UnidosUS23
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UPDATED: We will now have 5 presidential candidates at our 2020 Vision: A Conversation with the Candidates. We welcome former U.S. Vice President @JoeBiden , former Secretary @JulianCastro & U.S. Senators @KamalaHarris , @AmyKlobuchar and @BernieSanders at #UnidosUS19
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To our familia: we need you to stay engaged. Your voice is more important now than ever before.
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Recognizing Afro-Latinos during #BlackHistoryMonth is crucial for the identity of the entire #Latino community
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UnidosUS Affiliates @NHSofQueens , "empowering neighbors", & @latinopolicy , "transforming public policies", wanted @HUDgov to know that they oppose the ruling that would prohibit mixed-status families from living in public housing. You can also comment: .
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The Dem candidates really need to know that “speaking Spanish” ranked last for #Latino voters in our recent poll. Latinos want to vote for candidates based on substance and issue positions. There is more to the Latino voter -> #DemDebate #LatinoVote
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Congratulations to @fluffyguy on 'Mr. Iglesias' show getting renewed for a second season! We can't wait for it to come out, but in the meantime be sure to catch up on season 1 on Netflix!
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Journalist & author @SheaSerrano has teamed up with the San Antonio Association of Hispanic Journalists to launch a scholarship for Latinx people interested in publishing or journalism after learning that Latinos only account for 3% of publishing houses.
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The legacy of Cesar Chavez lives on. Remembering, and heeding his words and actions are as important as ever. #cesarchavezday
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. @VP gave keynote remarks focusing on the power of the Hispanic community and how the Biden-Harris Administration is helping move the country forward on the path to greater equity! #UnidosUS23
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Hooray for #ElenaOfAvalor ! @Disney 's first #Latina princess!
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Disney is introducing its first #Latina princess, Elena of Avalor.
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"I am going to keep telling stories of Latinos. I'm going to continue to invite our culture into living rooms. We deserve our stories to be told and we all deserve a happy ending." ⁦ @everythingloria ⁩ at the Latinas Brunch
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. @ananavarro accepts the first #NCLRCaps17 award. Thank you, Anna for your fiery speech and for always keeping it real. #protectanddefend
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Want to help the @NAACP #StopSessions ? Call your senators now 877-959- 6082 and tell them to oppose his nomination.
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ICYMI: @HereIsGina thinks there needs to be more #Latinos on the screen. We couldn't agree more.
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As the threat of ICE raids brings fear to our communities, it is important that you know your rights. Please share widely. #HereToStay
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Congratulations to Councilman Ritchie Torres for his historic win in the New York Primaries. A win that could place the first LGBTQ+ Afro Latino in Congress.
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. @HereIsGina is leading #MovementMondays to support #Latinos in entertainment and increase representation
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"Our biggest thanks of all to the people of Mexico." 👏🏼 Representation is important. We need to see more of this in 2019. #Oscars
@CNN
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“Coco” wins best animated feature film #Oscars
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Obama: We were strangers once, too. My fellow Americans, we are and always will be a nation of immigrants. #immigrationaction
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My America doesn’t turn its back on refugees in need. @POTUS #SolidaritySelfie #RefugeesWelcome
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“Speaks Spanish” ranked last among traits #Latino voters prioritize for candidates, per our poll. Connecting w/ Latinos = 1) embracing diversity, 2) having a plan to get things done & 3) advancing real solutions for economy, health + immigration. #DemDebate #LatinoVote
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A paperwork mistake from a decade ago led to Rose Escobar's husband being recently deported
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Latino is not just an identity, but a feeling—an anthem for proud Latinos like @WValderrama . We are defined by our ability to thrive anywhere, and never lose the fire that drives us to continue chasing our dreams. This is #WhatLatinoLooksLike #Orgulloso #Latinidad
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She was training with her dad for the L.A. Marathon. Then he was taken away by ICE.
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Sanders: Maybe instead of building prisons, we should be investing in jobs & education for our young people. #NCLR15 http://t.co/haLPAdDLvO
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The confirmation of @XavierBecerra marks another historic moment for the @POTUS Cabinet. He will bring his knowledge, talent, energy, commitment and compassion to his new role as @HHSGov secretary during the greatest public health crisis of our time. #Proyecto20
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We are proud to join our sister organizations in Washington, DC today to stand with immigrants #HereToStay
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The #EqualityAct Offers a Path Toward Eliminating #LGBT Discrimination http://t.co/W21vI9DblN #LGBTLatino
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"There Were 5-Hour Lines to Vote in Arizona Because the Supreme Court Gutted the Voting Rights Act" #RestoreTheVRA
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BREAKING: #DACA lives! #HeretoStay
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#SCOTUS rules against Trump administration in challenge to decision to end #DACA program, which allowed noncitizens brought to this country illegally as children to apply for protection from deportation, holding decision was arbitrary and capricious
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#CesarChavez was a #Latino civil rights icon who inspires us to fight for equality and justice. #CesarChavezDay
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"Detention of innocent children should never occur in a civilized society, especially if there are less restrictive options, because the risk of harm to children simply cannot be justified." Doctors in a letter to Congress demanding change.
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Thank you @jesseyjoy for being with us and sharing your beautiful video for "Un Besito Mas." #NCLR17
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Today we march for Puerto Rico. UnidosUS is calling on Congress to act swiftly in providing aid to Puerto Rico. 🇵🇷🇵🇷 #unitymarchforpuertorico
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For #Latinos , this is about the merit of family unity. Let’s be clear – terms like “merit-based” and so-called “chain migration” – are not only insulting on their face, but also offend those who cherish the strong bonds of the family. #SOTU
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#DREAMers need us to stand with them. They are our neighbors, classmates, and colleagues. They are America. #DefendDACA
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The new public charge regulation adds critical protections that make immigrant families and the whole nation stronger. Thanks, @POTUS , for delivering a major win for immigrant families. #ProtectFamilies .
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Son of undocumented Mexican immigrants among 2017 Rhodes Scholars | Fox News Latino via
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. @Earl_Watson thanks for standing w/Latino & immigrant communities. Congrats on your Roberto Clemente Award for Sports Excellence! #NCLR17
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"It shows others within the community that people are capable of something more and should aspire to do more."
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In the tragic loss of Chef, Writer and TV host Anthony Bourdain, we take a look at how he advocated for the rights of undocumented restaurant workers and used his platform for marginalized groups.
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Gracias @AOC for being a leader and working to help underprivileged families in NYC during this pandemic. Together we can overcome #COVID19 .
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#DACA is not going anywhere and neither are our #DREAMers ! #HomeIsHere
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Proud to stand by @EvaLongoria in support of @momento_latino ‼️ Latinos are the fastest growing workforce in the country and we make up 35% of essential workers. This is our moment & our power lies in our #vote ✊🏽✊🏾✊🏿
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Download #LatinosVote from iTunes or Google Play today and register to vote!
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"We change it by standing together and making sure they hear who we are, we insist on it because the truth, our truth will make the difference," @everythingloria encouraged us to share our stories at #UnidosUS19
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Before embarking on their #LatinoPowerTour , @manaoficial to perform at the @WhiteHouse
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Lorella Praeli, @ACLU : We are deeply troubled by the threat #SB4 will have on immigrants and non-immigrants alike. #ProtectAndDefend
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Happening today: Momentum for a #PathToCitizenship grows as @HouseJudiciary marks up legislation to protect DREAMers, TPS holders, farmworkers, and essential workers. Here's what we are watching for... (a thread)
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Thank you @SenatorDurbin for always fighting for our DREAMers, including right now on the Senate floor! A year has passed since the #HouseofRepresentatives took action to put them on a path to citizenship. @senatemajldr pass the Dream and Promise Act NOW! #DACALives
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More than 70 million Americans, including 18 million Latinos, rely on #Medicaid . The House ACA repeal bill would gut it. #ProtectAndDefend
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Shoutout to @JohnLeguizamo on winning the Smithsonian's 2018 American Ingenuity Award. Thank you for always being an unapologetically proud and powerful Latino in movies, shows, and more.
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Governor DeSantis sending two planes of migrants to Martha’s Vineyard, at taxpayers' expense, is yet another example of his lack of attention to fixing real problems impacting Floridians such as lowering housing costs or expanding healthcare access.
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We're at the Senate today to oppose @jeffsessions as Attorney General. We must #ProtectAndDefend our communities. #StopSessions
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A #Latina actor has not won an Academy Award since 1961, when Rita Moreno won for West Side Story #OscarsSoWhite
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Latino voters can determine who wins local, state & federal races. As we celebrate #HispanicHeritageMonth , this is your reminder to register to vote, learn about candidates, & make a voting plan. Make sure your voice is heard in these midterm elections!
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Thank you @MariaESalinas for bringing attention to the power of the #LatinoVote in AZ via @CBSNews
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. @MariaESalinas explains how Latino voters mobilized for the 2020 election and could be a deciding factor in how Arizona is called: "Latinos are showing up and making a difference, in Arizona and elsewhere"
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“Racism is a Public Health crisis” - @DrLeanaWen at #unidosus20
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Today, we join our hermanas across the country as we demand equal pay for equal work for all women. #TogetherWeRise #EqualPayDay #OurEconomy
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In an effort to better serve and protect the Latino communities we advocate for, we have severed corporate ties to @Facebook . We call for immediate regulation and public oversight of Big Tech, beginning with Facebook. #FacebookWhistleblower
@JMurguia_Unidos
Janet Murguía
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The #FacebookWhistleblower revelation is the breaking point & UnidosUS has officially severed ties to @Facebook corporate. If FB refuses to address hate & misinfo on its platform, we must have regulation & public oversight that will. Read our statement:
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TAKE ACTION: Call your senators and tell them to vote no on the Betsy #DeVos nomination: 202-224-3121 #DeVosFacts
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Today, our President Emeritus Raul Yzaguirre is awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom. His work and life are an example of the many contributions Latinos have made to the United States. Read Raul’s story, a story every American should know:
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1 in 5 #Latino adults hold an associate's degree or higher. Free college tuition for all could close that gap.
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The confirmation of @AliMayorkas as @DHSgov Secretary is historic. Secretary Mayorkas has both a personal understanding of the immigrant community and stellar credentials and qualifications for this role in this critical time. #RepresentationMatters #Proyecto20
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Happy #ImmigrantHeritageMonth ! Celebrate the immense diversity that has strengthened the United States for centuries
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This recess, let lawmakers know it’s time to move on from taking away #healthcare – the ACA is here to stay. #ProtectOurCare
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Report: Undocumented Immigrants Pay Around $11.7 Billion in State and Local Taxes
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The violence against our communities must stop!
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Congressional Hispanic Caucus
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Ramon Timothy Lopez was burned and killed by police after being restrained face-down on the searing hot Phoneix asphalt for over five minutes. We're mourning his death and monitoring the investigation. The Lopez family deserves justice and accountability.
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“The Latino narrative is missing from the larger American narrative and our community pays a price for that.” - @JoaquinCastrotx at #UnidosUS22
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We want to take a moment to recognize the history made with these 4 Latino cabinet members: @SecBecerra , @SBAIsabel , @SecMayorkas , @SecCardona . #RepresentationMatters #Proyecto20
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"There Were 5-Hour Lines to Vote in Arizona Because the Supreme Court Gutted the Voting Rights Act" … #RestoreTheVRA
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Watch a livestream of @BernieSanders speech to #NCLR15 at http://t.co/1CG8iI1W8X
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Obama: ...that all of us are created equal, and all of us have the chance to make of our lives what we will. #immigrationaction
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Latino farmworkers make of 80% of our agricultural workforce and are the most essential workers during the #COVID19 crisis. They are the unsung heroes who are paid low wages, have no access to health insurance, and work under brutal conditions.
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Today we honor and celebrate the history and contributions of Native Americans. Happy Native Heritage Day!
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Close to 200,000 registered #Latino voters to take part in the #NVcaucus , but where they'll land is anyone's guess
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Our Affiliates have responded to the #COVID19 pandemic from day one and we're proud they are getting recognized with special visits like the one @MarysCenter received from @SecondGentleman and @RepRaskin . #AffiliatesUnidos
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Mary's Center
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We were so honored to welcome @SecondGentleman along with @RepRaskin to our Silver Spring health center today to discuss #covid19 vaccine efforts. Mary’s Center is grateful to the @POTUS administration for prioritizing #publichealth and #healthequity .
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Join us today in welcoming the #ODAAT familia into your home! Join our webinar with @JoaquinCastrotx , @AlexPadilla4CA , @everythingloria , @MikeRoyce , @JMurguia_Unidos and our friends at @NALEO , and @UnitedWeDream for a convo about the #2020Census . More at .
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Son of undocumented Mexican immigrants among 2017 Rhodes Scholars
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