Alcala Yearbook 2004

The Association of Chicana Activists (AChA) is an orga njzation that fosters a supportive environment and presents op– portunities for Chicanas/Latinas to become s trong advoca tes for education, cultura l awareness, and socia l issues. Our mission is to empower ourselves, women, and our com– munity by charging individuals with the desire for freedom, self-determination, and self-sufficiency. AChA is a progressive organization that provides the opportunity for women to polish their leadership skills and empowers Chicanas / Latinas to move within positions of power. We are comm itted to practicing our values in al l aspects of our lives. Our organization helps its members become cul– tura ll y aware of the issues that embody la Mujer (the Woman) and our commun ity as a who le, enab ling us to liberate our conscious– ness .

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