Alcala Yearbook 2006-2007

T he Association of Chicana Activists strives to create a sisterhood by act– ing as a support/familia for its members through recruitment and retention. To promote higher education to our gente {people). To be culturally aware of the is– sues that embody la Mujer (the Woman) and our community as a whole that en– ables us to liberate our consciousness . To provide opportunities for political aware– ness by engaging in empowering our gente {people). To recognize their right to vote by supporting voter registration drives , supporting candidates who have a proven track record in representing is– sues that impact our gente (people) and to participate in the advocacy for/ against legislation that impacts our community.

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