MEChA de Glendale Community College

MEChA de Glendale Community College Movimiento Estudiantil Chicano de Aztlán (MEChA) is a student organization that promotes higher education, cultura, and historia.

MEChA was founded on the principles of self-determination for the liberation of our people. We believe that political involvement and education is the avenue for change in our society. Each word in MEChA symbolizes a great concept in terms of la causa. Movimiento means that the organization is dedicated to the movement to gain self-determination for our people. Estudiantil, identifies the organiza

tion as a student group for we are part of our Raza's future. At the heart of the name is the use of the identity: Chicano. At first seen as a negative word, now taken for a badge of honor. In adopting their new identity, the students committed themselves to return to the barrios, colonias, or campos and together, struggle against the forces that oppress our gente. Lastly, the affirmation that we are Indigenous people to this land by placing our movement in Aztlan, the homeland of all peoples from Anahuak. On campuses across Aztlan, MEChA and Mechistas are often the only groups on campus Raza and non-Raza alike that seek to open the doors of higher education para nuestras comunidades and strive for a society free of imperialism, racism, sexism, and homophobia. An inspirational statement in El Plan Santa Barbara that speaks to this notes:

"MEChA must bring to the mind of every young Chicana and Chicano that the liberation of her/his people from prejudice and oppression is in her/his hands and this responsibility is greater than personal achievement and more meaningful than degrees, especially if they are earned at the expense of her/his identity and cultural integrity. MEChA, then, is more than a name; it is a spirit of unity, of sisterhood and brotherhood, and a resolve to undertake a struggle for liberation in society where justice is but a word. MEChA is a means to an end" (El Plan de Santa Barbara).

05/06/2017

Taking a a look at the bigger picture. Thoughts??

Youth Conference registration (hosted by Mecha de ASU). Please share with anyone who is interested and send out to high ...
03/21/2017

Youth Conference registration (hosted by Mecha de ASU). Please share with anyone who is interested and send out to high schools and any community organizations.

The Conference will be April 21st, 2017 at 8am - 2:30pm. This year's theme is "Resistance through Existence: La Lucha Sigue!". There will be workshops throughout the day on helpful resources to get into college, history, empowerment, culture, and many more. Lunch will be provided. Shirts and merchan...

Information regarding the youth conference being hosted by Mecha de ASU in April. Sign up to give a workshop. Volunteers...
03/21/2017

Information regarding the youth conference being hosted by Mecha de ASU in April. Sign up to give a workshop. Volunteers are always welcomed. We need to mobilize our youth!! #

Please fill out the following form if you are interested in presenting a workshop at this years Mecha de ASU Youth Conference. This conference is dedicated to high school students from across the valley. This year's theme is "Resistance through Existence: La Lucha Sigue!". We encourage you to presen...

03/15/2017

Hey Glendale! Your favorite carnival, Frazier Shows is returning. This time we'll be at Glendale Community College. We'll be open from 3/16 to 3/19. Like and share this photo to be enter to win 2 FREE VIP wristbands along with 2 FREE Frazier Shows T-shirts! We'll pick a winner this Friday the 17th. Good Luck

12/02/2016
12/02/2016

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