COLUMNA de AZTLAN

Petitions:

Written by: BY ROBERTO DR. CINTLI RODRIGUEZ

This society tells people of Mexican/Central and South American
descent that they don't belong; witness the massive immigration raids
sweeping the nation and the clamor for a 2,000 mile wall. At best,
they are told that they are subservient. This maiz discourse (there are other
discourses also), which underpins Raza-Mexican American Studies nationwide,
tells a different story. The primary stories teach respect and that as humans,
we are all equal. It is such stories, contained in the codices, that were
destroyed by fanatical priests during the colonial era. Contrary to
the myths [about Raza Studies in Tucson and Semillas del Pueblo in Los
Angeles] that are being foisted upon by new would-be censors – rather
than subvert Western Civilization – these stories provide an
invaluable glimpse of the continent's history. And similar to
Greco-Roman, Chinese and Egyptian stories, they are part of our human
legacy and heritage.

* Positive Representation in Education has been formed to Save Raza
Studies. They have a listserv at: notosb1108@lists.riseup.net. Also, a
petition to Save Raza Studies can be found at:
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/1/save-raza-studies