The Largest Latino Advocacy Group Changes Its Name, Sparking Debate
The National Council of La Raza renamed itself this month, causing a rift in the U.S. Latino community. Some see it as shedding a dated name while others see it as leaving a legacy behind.
In an attempt to reach a younger and more diverse audience, the largest and most well-known Latino advocacy group in the U.S., the National Council of La Raza, renamed themselves this month. The new name, UnidosUS, was announced at their 2017 conference in Phoenix. It's caused a rift in the U.S. Latino community. Some see it as shedding a dated name, others see it as leaving a legacy behind.
