We must reckon with what is happening now at La Casa de la Raza.
La Casa de la Raza emerged from the Chicana/o Movement in the
1960s. Its vision was broad and bold— empower Chicanas and Chicanos and
oppressed people all over the world. Despite serving the community for 50
years, La Casa is struggling; these struggles are external and internal. The
reasons are complex, as some wounds are self-inflicted, but others stem from
complicated financial matters.
La Casa de la Raza faces a literal day of reckoning. If it goes
into foreclosure on October 24, the land and building will no longer be used to
benefit the Latinx community.