This organization was founded in 1972 to protect the civil rights and ensure equal protection for Latinos. They address social, economic, and political issues affecting Puerto Ricans and other minorities. Areas such as affordable housing, and the establishment of bilingual education programs have been part of their agenda. They meet with leaders of businesses, corporations, government boards and agencies, as well as congregations, and assist them in looking at the values that are currently shaping their policy and programs. In addition, they offer a four-session cycle on racism which deals with consciousness raising, systems analysis, which points out how racism is built into the political and social systems of this country, systems change, which deals with the effective use of power, and finally applying what is learned to the community setting.
Further information is available by writing.