About this Event
While the Raza Unida Party was a reality some 50 years ago, it no longer exists. What does exist is the spirit and need to continue to fight for the rights of Mexican Americans and our place in society.
When we examine history, we see that people who have been marginalized and pushed to the side have always had to struggle for equality and justice. We have seen this in the Jewish community. We have seen this in the struggle of the people of India with Ghandi. And we have seen this among our ancestors in Mexico who participated in numerous struggles over the last 500 years.
It is true, FREEDOM is never FREE. People who have bore the brunt of oppression and injustice have had to be constantly on guard fore it seems there is always someone lurking and looking to take away the things we hold dear to our way of life.
Something else that is very true is that many of us who participated in the Raza Unida Party during the 1970’s, are ourselves now in our 70s. The reality is that the time has come to pass the torch to those who are willing and able to continue the fight when injustices appear and move the people forward into the 21st century.
When many of us got into the movimiento we were young. Some of us were teenagers. And while we might not have been able to articulate what were some of the problems we faced back then, we saw the consequences of our difficult times. Are young people the key to keeping the spirit alive?
A Texas Statewide Planning Committee is being developed and those wishing to serve on this committee should contact Dr. Paul Ruiz at (210) 501-9929.
Luz Bazan will be serving as the chair-person of the national event.
Location: University of Texas at San Antonio - Downtown Campus (UTSA), 501 W. Cesar E. Chavez, San Antonio, Texas
Date & Time: September 15, 16 & 17, 2022 All Day
Program: TBD
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
UTSA Downtown Campus, 501 West César E Chávez Boulevard, San Antonio, United States
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