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say really racist things but also understand why they shouldn’t support a guest worker policy,”
she observes. “The same could be said for people within CAUSA’s membership around
gay/lesbian issues. They’ve put out there that homophobia is not acceptable, but it’s still is there
to deal with.”
“It’s all about the art of uniting forces,” concludes Ramírez. “Our community isn’t going to do it
on its own. It’s going to have to rely on developing a network of supporters and allies who just
can’t just say any more ‘I support your rights,’ but really have to play an active role.
Tarso Luís Ramos directs the Research and Action for Change and Equity (RACE) Program of
Western States Center. Amara Pérez, Janet Robideau, Eric Ward, and Kelley Weigel are all
graduates of the Center’s leadership training program. Ramón Ramírez serves as President of
the Center’s board of directors.
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