The Latinx Weekend Organization began as Raza weekend in 1999. However, since then, we have changed the name and model of our organization to be more inclusive of all identities. That said, our mission has since remained the same: to support and empower students through higher education, while showcasing what the UCLA experience entails for Latinx students. The Latinx Weekend Committee is entirely comprised of current UCLA undergraduates who have generously volunteered their time and energy to make this event possible. 

The aim of Latinx Weekend is to provide an empowering space for prospective bruins. We aim to foster a community of support and friendship through a weekend filled with performances, guest speakers, networking opportunities, workshops, and family-building activities. Ultimately, we provide students with the knowledge, resources, and community to thrive as students at UCLA.​
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The Latinx Weekend committee acknowledges the flaws within the Latinx community (e.g. colorism, machismo, homophobia, etc.) and works to educate prospective Bruins on these sensitive, yet necessary topics. We work to provide an educational and nurturing environment for all members regardless of their cultural and racial identities.



From our Constitution:

"Bruins Unidos: The Latinx Student Experience is a Bruin Day Student Experience Program coordinated event consisting of a variety of guest speakers, performances, workshops, social and academic events in order to welcome recently admitted  students who are interested in learning about the UCLA experience as a Latinx Student. Our mission is to educate and provide resources for newly accepted students about the barriers Latinx communities face, and what it means to be a student in higher education, not just for the students, but for the entire community."