Org. Report M.E.Ch.A de Brown by Rocío Bravo, M.E.Ch.A de Brown

Org. Report M.E.Ch.A de Brown by Rocío Bravo, M.E.Ch.A de Brown

The primary goals for M.E.Ch.A de Brown this school year have been to educate others about the Chicano experience in the United States, the issues and problems we face in this country, as well as the history of M.E.Ch.A and its current significance. As an active cultural and political group, we have tried to involve more students and create a greater impact in the setting around us.
After the Fall Conference at Columbia in October, we celebrated el Día de los Muertos by showing a documentary about the Bracero program. We invited a guest speaker to present more information on the Bracero program and the exploitation of workers, and remembering three Braceros, who were family members of Brown students, with an altar. Afterward, we enjoyed delicious taquitos, enchiladas, flautas, pan dulce and chocolate calientito. We also had a MEChA potluck in hope of encouraging more students to join the organization and learn about our role at Brown.
This semester we have kicked off the new year with many plans and goals to strengthen the unity in the Hispanic community at Brown and become more involved with the Hispanic community off campus. One of our main focuses is to hold multiple registration drives in the Latino communities of Providence. We are excited to say that our first drive will be held February 24th. In addition, we have begun planning Semana Chicana, which will be held in April during Latino History Month and Border Commemoration Day in May.