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Hispanic groups

Published: Friday, March 18, 2005 7:58 p.m. MST
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Utah Coalition of La Raza — Defines and champions issues that promote the quality of life of the Hispanic community. UCLR is primarily an advocacy civil rights organization that provides education in issues such as economic development, immigration and leadership development. Affiliate of National Council of La Raza.

RAZ-PAC — A lobbying group that works on issues impacting the Hispanic community.

University of Utah Chapter of MEChA — Promotes awareness of the Chicano/Mexicano Raza heritage, identity and culture; it also encourages students to further their education and strives for equal social, education, economic and political rights.

Utah Hispanic Legislative Task Force — Works with lawmakers on legislative issues. The task force is a bipartisan group of Democrats and Republicans who represent a variety of organizations. It formed in 2003.

Utah Hispanic Leadership Committee — Acts as a bridge of communication between the community and government. Created from a 2003 leadership summit.

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