La Familia


DESCRIPTION La Familia de UCLA (LaFa) is a cultural, social, political and advocacy group for and by Latina/os welcoming all UCLA affiliates. We exist because our experiences as a people, our historical and continued struggle for liberation gives rise to particular needs and interests which require a different framework of analysis than that of the mainstream Latina/o Queer community. Recognizing the issues of religious bigotry, heterosexism and ignorance in the Latina/o communities and racism and ignorance in the larger Queer communities, LaFa demands a safe space of its own to explore, support and educate ourselves and others in imperative issues that affect us simultaneously, e.g. racism, sexism, heterosexism, and classism. LaFa commits itself to self-determination, self-respect, and dignity; not just merely survival. Our goals are to fight for self and group respect, to ensure cultural preservation, community activism and empowerment, community service, and unabashed, unrestrained self-expression.
MEETINGS Time: Thursdays from 6pm - 7pm Location: Ackerman 2410
CONTACT [Director] - Annabel Flores, (310) 825-8053 lafabruins@yahoo.com La Familia de UCLA 308 Westwood Blvd, Kerckhoff Hall 136 Los Angeles, CA 90024
RESOURCES LaFa Facebook Group LaFa Myspace Page

DESCRIPTION
La Familia de UCLA (LaFa) is a cultural, social, political and advocacy group for and by Latina/os welcoming all UCLA affiliates. We exist because our experiences as a people, our historical and continued struggle for liberation gives rise to particular needs and interests which require a different framework of analysis than that of the mainstream Latina/o Queer community. Recognizing the issues of religious bigotry, heterosexism and ignorance in the Latina/o communities and racism and ignorance in the larger Queer communities, LaFa demands a safe space of its own to explore, support and educate ourselves and others in imperative issues that affect us simultaneously, e.g. racism, sexism, heterosexism, and classism. LaFa commits itself to self-determination, self-respect, and dignity; not just merely survival. Our goals are to fight for self and group respect, to ensure cultural preservation, community activism and empowerment, community service, and unabashed, unrestrained self-expression.