What is MEChA?
What does MEChA stand for?
Movimiento Estudiantil Chicana/o de Aztlan
What is the first goal for MEChA?
To affirm and celebrate diversity amongst M.E.Ch.A. members. This affirmation and celebration are significant in the development of positive and strong cultural identity among Raza students.
What can you gain from MEChA?
training ground for leadership
What problems has MEChA faced?
Raza face many of the problems: Chicano junior high, high school and college push-out rates have risen since 1969, forcing many Chicanos to live in poverty
What is one Conference does MEChA participates in?
MEChA National Conference
As a National student...
a quest to enhance the development of La Raza through education
How do discussing political topics help MEChA?
Political activism is can help mold minded youth and leaders in our communities.
How do we gain leadership from MEChA?
Through participation and coordination of M.E.Ch.A. events, members gain invaluable leadership skills
How do the problems create factors for the students?
factors along with growing right-wing sentiment have combined to create greater hardships for Chicanos
I know this has nothing to do with the topic, but When was MEChA first started
It began in the 1960s
What does MEChA believe in?
political involvement and education constitute the avenue for change in our society
What is taught in MEChA?
Chicano culture, history, traditions and accomplishments
Mechistas can also...
get help from other students and the community in addition to creating a sense of identity and empowerment
Why are some repressive and racist immigration laws targeted to the Raza?
Explain what you think.
Which university was MEChA founded in
Santa Barbara
MEChA focuses on...
molding members into role models into our community
What topics do we debate in MEChA?
Social-political issues relevant to our communities
What can you learn from being in MEChA...
...learning and fulfilling experience that develops political consciousness, critical-mindedness, activism, carnalismo, and indigenous and communal creationism
Why is MEChA good for the students
Explain what you think.
What is MEChA's logo?
One common feature of logos used by MEChA chapters, an Eagle holding a lit stick of dynamite and a macuahuitl.
What does MEChA build?
strong character in mind, and change our attitudes and behavior to our families, friends, and leaders.
What does MEChA help build?
Relationships with youth and serve as a bridge between high school and college-aged students
How can MEChA relate to our culture?
To learn about what our ancestors fought for us, as Latinos
How do you think MEChA will help you?
Why or why not? Explain.
What is the MEChA national conference actually do?
Various high schools and Universities who have the club on campus come together to network and share ideas as well as political opinions