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HARVARD-RADCLIFFE RAZA sometimes becomes fearful of dissent within its ranks and intolerant of those who voice unpopular or controversial views. Members of the Mexican-American student group sometimes stop talking to dissenters and instead talk about them in widespread innuendo. As surely as if it were coming from a group of children on a playground, this sort of collective tantrum is intended to show that the organization will "play no more" with those who rock the communal boat. It also aims to make campus life uncomfortable for others who are content with the racial status...

Author: By Ruben NAVARRETTE Jr., | Title: Telling Secrets at RAZA | 3/8/1990 | See Source »

Current Hispanic groups, like La O and the Mexican-American students' association RAZA, emphasize social programs, political activity and support services, said Ocasio. "We sometimes don't have the resources or the time to bring speakers all the time," Ocasio said...

Author: NO WRITER ATTRIBUTED | Title: Hispanic Organization Plans Outreach Forum | 1/17/1990 | See Source »

...idea is to integrate, one way or another, the Mexican-American point of view," Kristal says. "It is important to engage the main areas of study in interesting dialogue with ethnicity...

Author: By Melissa R. Hart, | Title: Battle Over an Ethnic Studies Department May Emerge | 6/8/1989 | See Source »

Today is the sixth and last day of the Cinco de Mayo celebration sponsored by the Mexican-American student group RAZA, commemorating one victory the Mexicans won against the French during Maximilian's war to annex Mexico, RAZA members said...

Author: By Rebecca A. Jeschke, | Title: Six-Day Cinco de Mayo Fest Capped Today | 4/29/1989 | See Source »

This year, the celebrations at Harvard have included films, speeches and presentations by a U.S. representative, Hispanic leaders, a professor from the Graduate School of Education, an assistant professor, a Mexican-American muralist and a poet...

Author: By Rebecca A. Jeschke, | Title: Six-Day Cinco de Mayo Fest Capped Today | 4/29/1989 | See Source »

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