Word: raza
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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...
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...
Groups backing the April session include La O, Raza, the Harvard-Radcliffe Democrats, the Harvard Republican Club and the Harvard Radcliffe Carribean Club...