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Organizations advocate Hispanic rights
Lindsey Pruitt
Issue date: 3/14/08 Section: News
"We need to make it known that we are here to stay, that we are part of this great nation and that we want to live just like anyone else in this country," Manjarrez said.
"In order to change these negative stereotypes and truly change things for Latinos, we need the support from our senators and congressman/woman," he said.
Representing Latinos nationally is LULAC's way of supporting its small grain of sand, Manjarrez said.
"Even though there were many points of contention with our elected officials," he said. "The simple fact that we went to D.C. was a success for taking with us the many voices of those back home in Arkansas," Diaz said.
"I definitely feel that our visit to the capital was a success," Manjarrez said.
"Being able to represent Latinos and voice their needs and concerns to our representatives in Washington is a great honor and a great way to raise awareness of our presence here in this country and especially in our community," he said.
"The fruits of our labor might not be immediate, but they are sure to come."
"In order to change these negative stereotypes and truly change things for Latinos, we need the support from our senators and congressman/woman," he said.
Representing Latinos nationally is LULAC's way of supporting its small grain of sand, Manjarrez said.
"Even though there were many points of contention with our elected officials," he said. "The simple fact that we went to D.C. was a success for taking with us the many voices of those back home in Arkansas," Diaz said.
"I definitely feel that our visit to the capital was a success," Manjarrez said.
"Being able to represent Latinos and voice their needs and concerns to our representatives in Washington is a great honor and a great way to raise awareness of our presence here in this country and especially in our community," he said.
"The fruits of our labor might not be immediate, but they are sure to come."
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Sonia Gutierrez
posted 3/14/08 @ 10:34 AM CST
It is wonderful to know that our hispanic college students are getting involved in politics, forming new social and networking organizations, and becoming visibile in the community. (Continued…)
Donald larussi
posted 3/14/08 @ 4:15 PM CST
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It was a bit of a surprise this morning to see so many white anti Mexican strategists meet at a Bozeman, Montana coffee shop to not just figure out ways to end illegal immigration. (Continued…)
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