'Mr. Raza:' Soft-spoken activist encourages others to remember ...

Should go study at La U.N.A.M. if he wants to be Captain Raza.

AS an american of african decent we have the same kind of nuts /racist no love of america always with the my culture crap why live in the usa? just move to mexico and teach your culture. i am the son of immigrants i do know of my parents culture but i am an american i am part of it's flag and it's culturemy brother who immigrated here as a kid is the same way our culture this and that dual citizen crap he went back to the old country and in 3 years he was back but still talking the crap of the old country.what is wrong with english ? and american holidays are we not americans be proud or leave,knowing the culture of the old country has never done crap for me or my well being ,i tell my kids you are an american you are special and lucky to be born here your grand parents were born in another country but came here for a reason,love america or leave it this guy is a racist the word la raza says it all why is it that he does not celebrate his american culture ? he should move back to mexico join it's army or police and try that culture crap with them and see how far he gets.GOD BLESS AMERICA,GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS OUR FLAG AND OUR CULTURE THANK GOD I WAS BORN HERE.

Both of these comments are sad. Really. Not only are they reactionary to a feature article, but they reflect a poor understanding of where we stand. The U.S.A. is no more a melting pot than is our military. Heck, even the NFL is catering to those you two attack. And, if this country is so great, I think you two might have received better lessons in writing. Proofread, amigos.

SPEARCHUCKER EL MAYATE wrote:

AS an american of african decent we have the same kind of nuts /racist no love of america always with the my culture crap why live in the usa? just move to mexico and teach your culture. i am the son of immigrants i do know of my parents culture but i am an american i am part of it's flag and it's culturemy brother who immigrated here as a kid is the same way our culture this and that dual citizen crap he went back to the old country and in 3 years he was back but still talking the crap of the old country.what is wrong with english ? and american holidays are we not americans be proud or leave,knowing the culture of the old country has never done crap for me or my well being ,i tell my kids you are an american you are special and lucky to be born here your grand parents were born in another country but came here for a reason,love america or leave it this guy is a racist the word la raza says it all why is it that he does not celebrate his american culture ? he should move back to mexico join it's army or police and try that culture crap with them and see how far he gets.GOD BLESS AMERICA,GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS OUR FLAG AND OUR CULTURE THANK GOD I WAS BORN HERE.

I agree. this guys a classic self hating sarro. anyone who is really happy and proud of the beautiful mix of their heritage, could totally be happy and proud to be an american, and be absolutely proud of that rich dark skinned blood as well. guess what?! I can be a super proud mexican -American. I can speak two languages, I can learn so much more from the world because i'm that beautiful mix. No, I don't have to go back anywhere, I was born here, as were two generations of grandmothers before me. hahahaha i don't have to change one bit, and its sad that you think you have to.

Why doesn't he really remember his roots and go back to Mexico and do something for his people and his country?

He's not doing a damned thing for his people by running to the USA, that he's doing for himself, it's the big money he really loves.

How can anybody be prout of Che Guevara a murdering thug and Pancho Villa a thief and murderer?

Wow, he must be proud.

Unfreaking believable.

Really wrote:

Both of these comments are sad. Really. Not only are they reactionary to a feature article, but they reflect a poor understanding of where we stand. The U.S.A. is no more a melting pot than is our military. Heck, even the NFL is catering to those you two attack. And, if this country is so great, I think you two might have received better lessons in writing. Proofread, amigos.

The sad posting is yours my ignorant friend.
You support Che Guevara and Pancho Villa?
You might want to read up on these two before getting so proud of their background.

So this "Mr. Raza" somehow came to the conclusion that staying in the barrio and showing the neighborhood kids his collection of Homies would set a better example than attending a prestigious university? Are you kidding me? Typical of these cultural warriors, though.

By the way, South El Paso parents, these little Homies figures sure are great role models for your kids, aren't they? For example (and these come from the Homies website):

Baby Mama: Baby Mama got some unexpected kids. The twins are named Lalo and Malo. Lalo is a little angel like his mama...but Malo is a little devil..like is Papi. Their Daddy disappeared after telling her he loved her and would be there for her if she had the baby. It was all lies, because when he saw in a sonogram that she was having twins he booked to Mexico.

Shady: A dark and mysterious Homegirl, Shady lives a shady lifestyle. Nobody knows what she does when she`s not around. What she does is strip at the local Gentleman`s Club, over by the airport. She does this to support her baby boy, and to pay the rent. Some of the Homies have seen her there, but don`t recognize her (she dances in an Aztec Costume under the stage name of Aztec Queen. The baby has a useless father that abandoned them both, and doesn`t pay her any child support. It`s probably better that he`s gone anyway, he used to beat her. He tried to put her on the street to work for him, like his other girls. She figures it was only a matter of time before he started beating on lil Shady also.

Right Eye: Right Eye was given this name by her Homegirls because her hair is always covering one eye. She is kind of a loose Homegirl and loves to tease the Vatos. She always leaves parties with a different guy. Although she parties and meets a lot of guys, she never really seems hapy. Right eye comes from an abusive home and has a negative view on life, and in particular, guys. She thinks they all just use girls. Right Eye has a small baby at home that she neglects...which pisses all the other Homies off.

And one more thing.... shouldn't "Mr. Raza" demand he be called something other than "Tony". After all, being called an Anglicized name like "Tony" doesn't sound like he's "resisting assimilation into the system" very much.

SPEARCHUCKER EL MAYATE wrote:

AS an american of african decent we have the same kind of nuts /racist no love of america always with the my culture crap why live in the usa? just move to mexico and teach your culture. i am the son of immigrants i do know of my parents culture but i am an american i am part of it's flag and it's culturemy brother who immigrated here as a kid is the same way our culture this and that dual citizen crap he went back to the old country and in 3 years he was back but still talking the crap of the old country.what is wrong with english ? and american holidays are we not americans be proud or leave,knowing the culture of the old country has never done crap for me or my well being ,i tell my kids you are an american you are special and lucky to be born here your grand parents were born in another country but came here for a reason,love america or leave it this guy is a racist the word la raza says it all why is it that he does not celebrate his american culture ? he should move back to mexico join it's army or police and try that culture crap with them and see how far he gets.GOD BLESS AMERICA,GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS OUR FLAG AND OUR CULTURE THANK GOD I WAS BORN HERE.

I wish for the Conservative African Americans to take reins in 2010! We need you to lead us out of socialism.

I can't stand guys like "Mr. Race". I'm so glad we are neighbors to Mexico. The Mexican people are rich in culture and very religious people. It's guys like "Mr. Race" who I will never support in politics.

Julie wrote:

I can't stand guys like "Mr. Race". I'm so glad we are neighbors to Mexico. The Mexican people are rich in culture and very religious people. It's guys like "Mr. Race" who I will never support in politics.

I agree. I respect all cultures, but the race card has been overplayed

34 and a community activist. I give this guy another 6 years before he wakes up and realizes 'I'm 40 and I've wasted my life.'

Great Story, finally something worth reading in the El Pasotimes. Now he needs to put his money were his mouth is and run for Office. We need people like him that understand the concepts of Reconquista. Lets see if he has what it takes. If he only knew how many people are waiting for a leader to have huevos. Lets see you walk the walk, Its easy to sit behind a desk collecting a paycheck and mouth off, Im calling you out , Lets see what your made of . VLR

SPEARCHUCKER EL MAYATE wrote:

AS an american of african decent we have the same kind of nuts /racist no love of america always with the my culture crap why live in the usa? just move to mexico and teach your culture. i am the son of immigrants i do know of my parents culture but i am an american i am part of it's flag and it's culturemy brother who immigrated here as a kid is the same way our culture this and that dual citizen crap he went back to the old country and in 3 years he was back but still talking the crap of the old country.what is wrong with english ? and american holidays are we not americans be proud or leave,knowing the culture of the old country has never done crap for me or my well being ,i tell my kids you are an american you are special and lucky to be born here your grand parents were born in another country but came here for a reason,love america or leave it this guy is a racist the word la raza says it all why is it that he does not celebrate his american culture ? he should move back to mexico join it's army or police and try that culture crap with them and see how far he gets.GOD BLESS AMERICA,GOD BLESS OUR TROOPS OUR FLAG AND OUR CULTURE THANK GOD I WAS BORN HERE.

I agree with you up to a point.. I spent 10 years in the army and in many occasions I would listen to comments like "you wouldn't understand its a black think". then some whiter than white nuckle head would say I am 1/16 Cherokee Indian and 1/64 German with a last name of Jones. So being proud of your heritage is common in all of us but this Capitan Raza takes it to an extreme.

whiskey tango wrote:

34 and a community activist. I give this guy another 6 years before he wakes up and realizes 'I'm 40 and I've wasted my life.'

The President of the US never had any other job than "community activist". I think this guy realizes that it can be quite lucrative to be a bigoted rabble rouser.

Now that we know what his life has been and continues to be can we get a follow-up article that examines the results of his oversight of the "array of programs for South El Paso schoolchildren and their parents". Just what exactly are those programs, how have they helped, what are the positive results? He seems like a talented and well intentioned person, who has been given a job that allows him to collect his interests all while being a La Fe employee. What are the results??

Doglover-7 wrote:

<quoted text>I agree. I respect all cultures, but the race card has been overplayed

I disagreed that the race card has been overplayed. This is a great country but there are so many wrongs that must be addressed and corrected if we want to make this country even better. We still have poor kids that are often labeled as too poor to learn and are never given the chance to succeed. They are never given the opportunity to make their dreams a reality. Who knows? Maybe one of those kids might discover the vaccine for AIDS or a cure for cancer.

Didn't he celebrate his "culture and traditions" at home? If he wanted to learn the history of Mexico, then maybe he should have asked his own parents or familiy. Did he think that classes should be taught in Spanish?

NYTEPH maybe he should change his name to Pancho or be called "Antonio".

Petro wrote:

Great Story, finally something worth reading in the El Pasotimes. Now he needs to put his money were his mouth is and run for Office. We need people like him that understand the concepts of Reconquista. Lets see if he has what it takes. If he only knew how many people are waiting for a leader to have huevos. Lets see you walk the walk, Its easy to sit behind a desk collecting a paycheck and mouth off, Im calling you out , Lets see what your made of . VLR

Hey Pedro. I present you with a challenge. Come here to Segundo and visit the great center this guy is running. There are computer classes, GED classes, citizenship classes, ESL classes, a recording studio, tutoring assistance, etc. You name it. I know because I participate in their great programs and services. Kudos to Antonio "Mr. Raza" Santos and Salvador Balcorta.