La Raza Justice Movement

La Raza Justice Movement Continues To Monitor Developments With UH Chicano Mural
On December 19th, La Raza Justice Movement held a press conference outlining concerns about the university’s commitment to preserving the Chicano mural at the Cougar Den as part of the renovations at the University Center.  Students and faculty had worked for weeks, and in [...]

La Raza Justice Movement
2702 Little York Rd, Houston, TX 77093

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE.
UH Mural: Pressure Creates Encouraging Statement, But No Written Commitments

As of late last week, The Chronicle reported that a decision on preserving a prominent Chicano mural at the University of Houston’s University Center had not been made.
Today, a press conference in defense of the [...]

La Raza Justice Movement
2702 Little York Rd, Houston, TX 77093
FOR RELEASE: MONDAY, DECEMBER 19, 2011
Press Conference:  Latinos React To The Proposed Destruction Of The Chicano Mural At The University of Houston. Press Conference Scheduled

The mural at the University of Houston’s University Center is an icon of both the Chicano Movement and of the university. It [...]

La Raza Justice Movement
2702 Little York Rd, Houston, TX 77093

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 13, 2011
La Raza Justice Movement Condemns Attempted “Eviction” Of Occupy Houston from Herman Square, City Hall, Houston

La Raza Justice Movement has received reports that Occupy Houston might be forcibly removed from Herman Square effective immediately.  It is our position that no entity, [...]

Instead of our regular Tuesday study session on July 5th, we will go to the following. We have been invited since La Raza Justice Movement is part of Houston United.
5PM As Co-sponsor of Cipriana Jurado’s visit to Houton, Housotn United is invited to a dinner / dialogue with Cirpriana Jurado at HIWJ — 2nd [...]

In mid June, La Raza Justice Movement began its bilingual, summer study circle. This summer, the group will meet every Tuesday to discuss philosophy, politics and to informally share ideas about the so-called Latino community. The group hopes to make its belief statement more relevant by illustrating how some of its beliefs are applied in [...]

Coalition Reacts To Redistricting
For weeks, members of a loose coalition of Latino activists, professors and concerned citizens had been lobbying for a redistricting map which would create four so-called Latino opportunity districts. These efforts challenged the city of Houston plan, which offered only two. However, these efforts also challenged notions by other parties, which promoted [...]

Central and South Americans and Mexicans were the original guardians of this piece of earth. How have we become second and third class citizens, and even aliens in our own lands?
Why do we call ourselves Latinos and Hispanics? Latinos are from Rome. Hispanics are from Spain. Most of us have never [...]

 
La Raza Justice Movement Presents Its
Free Summer Study Sessions, Tuesdays At 6PM, Beginning In June
Come Join Others Interested In Social Justice and in Our Restoration (O/R)
Learn About Our 13 Beliefs And Current Events: Politics, Immigration, Education etc.
Little York And 59 Area
Call For More Information And To Register 713.695.3072 or facebook.com/hectorchavanajr

La Raza Justice Movement
2702 Little York Rd, Houston, TX 77093

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 15, 2011
 

 
Republicans Around The Country Continue To Compare Migrants To Animals

According to New York Daily News:

A Republican legislator in Kansas is taking major heat after suggesting that illegal immigrants be shot like wild hogs by gunmen in helicopters.
State Rep. Virgil Peck made [...]