The National Council of La Raza Passes Resolution Supporting Marriage Equality

Source: NCLR/Social Science Research Solutions

The National Council of La Raza (NCLR), one of the oldest Latino civil rights organizations, has passed a resolution supporting marriage equality for the LGBT community.  Various polls show that Latinos are on the whole supportive of marriage equality.  The NCLR has huge importance with a variety of Latino organizations.

This is a very big deal.  The Latino community has been characterized as homophobic – with many LGBT Latinos afraid of coming out.  As one committee member, Catherine Pino said, ““This means  that Gay and Lesbian Latino youth will understand without any doubt that they are embraced by thier community, this will literally save lives.”

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