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  • Organization on the defensive over its name (La Raza - The Race - NCLR , San Diego convention )

    07/15/2008 3:47:38 PM PDT · by NormsRevenge · 33 replies · 253+ views
    San Diego Union - Tribune ^ | 7/15/08 | Hiram Soto
    DOWNTOWN SAN DIEGO – The National Council of La Raza spends most of its time protecting and advancing the rights of Latinos through advocacy and community work. But as it wraps up its convention downtown, it has found itself defending its name. That's because activists who oppose illegal immigration are saying in e-mails, during street protests and through the media that “La Raza” means “The Race,” and have been calling the organization a hate group. The accusations have prompted soul-searching among NCLR supporters as to what the name actually means and stands for. Most say the situation is the result...