1988_05 The Daily Collegian May 1988

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Lo Vox.
M.E.Ch.A
developed the philosophy set forth in
Colorado into a progressive, inclusive po¬
litical agenda of economic and social
justice for all people.
M.E.Ch.A. has a clear, decisive po¬
litical agenda from which all actions are a
reflection. M.E.Ch.A. works in coali¬
tions with many groups and organization
on a variety of issues; however, M.E-
Ch.A. has never "sold-out", compro¬
mised, or vacillated on issues, because it
has never existed for any other reason that
improving the conditions of life for the
campus, community, country, and the
international community. We believe an
organization not possessing clear guide¬
lines, be if progressive or conservative,
which are built on a solid foundation
leaves itself open to others with oppos¬
ing ideas (not different ideas) but ideas
that are in opposition of the essence of
that organization.
As a progressive Chicana/Chicano stud¬
ent organization of nearly 20 years, we
contend with many obstacles: Our state¬
wide structure continues to be plagued by
devisive elements, there exists at times
personality conflicts among members, we
lack strong financial resources, we have
experienced a changing political climate-
to our disadvantage, and many times we
are without support from certain groups
jt agencies.
It is necessary that an organization be
critical of itself in order to grow. M.E.-
Ch.A. encourages critical discussion and
debate. However, we understand that op¬
posing influences sway and misguide. An
organization allowing such influences
either diminishes after the few persuasive
leaders have left, or it becomes some¬
thing far removed from its original intent.
M.E.Ch.A. will not endorse a cause al
the expense of another. All issues which
effect the ChicanoAninority community
are of equal value. We will not say, for
example, that culhural events which
promote a positive understanding of our
people-Semana de la Raza, is so im¬
portant that we will forsake a union on
strike lo retain adequate wages and health
benefits. For example, accepting contri-
builons for our cultural events from a
company that refuses to empower its
workers-H.P. Metzler. Token gestures
versus empowerment is the difference
between a company that highers a large
percentage of minorities, but offers only
a few positions of administrative influe¬
nce, or executive power.
-Kurt Hcgre
Tony, good luck in Kansas City from Lisa, Kurt and Jolly Carcass.
CSU, FRESNO MECHA
presents
Semana de La Raza's
Cinco de Mayo Celebration
MONDAY, MAY 2
12:00 noon Malaquias Montoya
"Chicano Art and PoMics"  (S.C.U.)
7:00 p.m.    Chicano Poetry featuring
*Juan Felipe Herrera
♦Margarita Luna Robles
*Omar Salinas
*E1 Grito de La Genta (Musical Group)
TUESDAY, MAY 3   Children's Day (S.C.U.)
9:00 a-m.   Children's Performances
11:00 a.m.   Roberto Cardenas, Magician
Pinatas - courtesy of Colmena Hispana and
Mex-Tech Student Organization
WEDNESDAY, MAY 4
12:00 noon   Cruz Reynoso
Former Supreme Court Justice of
California
"The Constitution and Hispanics"
Sponsored by the Center for Chicano
Research and the College Union
Programming Committee
5:30 p.m.   Hispanic Excellence Scholarship Banquet
Reception- CSUF, Residence Dining Hall
6:00 p.m.   Dinner
For information call: 294-4775
$25.00 per person
THURSDAY, MAY 5
11:00 a.m.   Tardea da (area between Satellite College
Union and Joyal  Adminstrauon Building)
*Food Booths
*Mariachi Zapopan
*Clovis Marimba Band
♦Ninos de Aztlan (Children's Folkoric Dance Group)
7:00 p.m.      Community Night
Mariachi Zapopan (S.C.U.)-
Panel: "Education and Community Success"
*Juan Arambula, School Board Member, Fresno Unified
School District
*Maria Escobar, President of the Association of Mexican
American Educators
*Jose Vil arreal. First Chicano Public Defender for
Fresno County
* Los Danzantes de Aztlan (Mexican Folkoric
Dance Company, Cahfomia State University, Fresno)
FRIDAY, MAY 6
7:00 p.m.     "Dimensions of Change in Latin America" (
Umtaixs Cafeteria, Room 200)
*Dr. Fernando Alegria, Stanford University
*Dr. Ignacio Gallardo, Universidad tberoamericana,
Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico
*Dr. James Crockcroft, San Diego State Univerisity
*Dr. Manuel Figutioa, CSU, Fresno, Chicano-Latino
Studies Program
*Dr. Cosme Zaragoza, CSU, Fresno, Spanish Department
SATURDAY, MAY 7
8:00 to Ivudnight
DANCE (S.C.U.)