The RUP strived for greater economic, social, and political self-determination to Mexican Americans.
La raza unida (the united people party)
In 1970, Texan Jose Angel Gutierrez established the political force known as the "La Raza Unida Party." This party aimed to address the political, social, and economic issues facing Mexican Americans and sought to promote their rights and representation in government. It played a significant role in mobilizing the Chicano civil rights movement during the 1970s.
Unida ended in 2003.
Unida was created in 1998.
Raza Unida Party was created in 1970.
Unida Christian Colleges was created in 1966.
Juventud Unida Universitario was created on 1920-11-08.
Unida Christian Colleges's motto is 'For a Better Philippines, for the Glory of God!'.
Juventud Unida de Gualeguaychú was created on 1907-05-01.
Associação Sportiva Sociedade Unida was created on 2002-01-10.
La Raza Unida focused its efforts on empowering Mexican-American communities through political activism and advocacy for civil rights and social justice. They worked to increase representation, access to resources, and opportunities for Mexican-Americans in education, employment, and government.
La Raza Unida won several local elections in South Texas during the 1970s. It never won at the state level. It received a severe blow in 1976 when the gubernatorial candidate was sentenced to 15 years on a drug charge.