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By Francisco J. Gonzales
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The Black vs. Asian violence seen in the 1992 Los Angles ers among the African-American and Latino communities
riots, and the ongoing Black vs. Hispanic conflicts in south that are opposed to any connection with Jews and gays,
Florida are but two of the most graphic examples of the while the feminist movement for many years excluded
fights among people of color in many communities. The women of color from leadership positions. Regardless of
consequences of this are also obvious. In Los Angeles, an these past and present conflicts, we should all realize that
European-American right-wing businessman became we really have no choice. The forces opposed to equality
mayor in 1993 after defeating a Chinese-American oppo- and justice for all Americans are formidable. Unity in the
nent who lacked the support of Blacks and Latinos in a city face of this threat must be our overriding priority at this
where whites are a minority. In south Florida, due to the time. Unity is our only hope for a better future.
political disagreement between Blacks and Latinos, plans
for a new minority congressional district were canceled.
But we must also look beyond race for unity and support.
Other groups in society, besides people of color, have felt
the same discrimination and injustices and are natural
allies in our struggle. The Jewish population in America
share many of the historical prejudices that racial minori-
ties have endured for centuries. Jews also have a strong
sense of justice and a record of involvement in civil rights
movements. Their political and economic influence could
greatly boost any reform initiatives supported by people of
color. The feminist and gay communities are also groups
in society that, while mostly representing people of White/
European-American ancestry, are also faced with many
obstacles similar to those encountered by other minority
groups.