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...Within the term Hispanic there are many diverse cultures: Cubans, Puerto Ricans, Mexicans, etc. There is often tension between these groups," said Betancourt. "We wanted to alleviate that problem...
...theme of last year's spring forum was human rights violations in Latin America. This year's event, tentatively scheduled for early April, will address the issue of Hispanics in American politics. Betancourt said the key speakers may include former U.S. Secretary of Education Lauro Cavazos, former Governor of Florida Bob Martinez, and the mayor of Denver, Federico Pena...
...Then we know what issues are important to the people in the area," said Betancourt...
...Betancourt said that HFHA is planning to distribute a newsletter in the Boston area. He added that HFHA would eventually like to have two forums a year and to publish a magazine for each one, highlighting the forums' themes...
...Betancourt said the group has had trouble obtaining adequate funds from the Undergraduate Council and the Harvard Foundation. In an effort to raise more money, he said he plans to organize a Friends of HFHA club, which would ask for donations from Hispanic Harvard graduates...