Letter from Our Steering
To our entire UCSB community,
Collectively, as the 2018-2019 steering, we are deeply concerned with the recent events that have been brought to our attention from within our organization, surrounding the victims affected by discrimination and sexual assault. We do not condone these types of behaviors and stand in solidarity with all those affected.
Hermanos Unidos is an organization that was created to help with the academic and professional development of Chicano/Latino males within higher education institutions. However, as an open door organization; we invite everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexual orientation or background, to become a member.
We realize the numerous struggles that women face on a global scale; we understand how difficult it is for victims of sexual assault to come forward as they are often shamed and blamed by a stagnant society. We have not hesitated in addressing this issue with the specific individual, and have found it imperative to have this person disassociate themselves from the organization.
Similarly, we also understand the power behind words and the negative effects that they bring may subsequently result in words to form prejudice, discrimination, and racial meanings. Regardless if unintentional, we understand as an organization that racial slurs and passive comments that have prejudice and discriminatory meaning behind them must be eliminated.
We will now be doing everything we can in order to prevent these incidents of sexual assault, prejudice, discrimination, and racial slurs from occurring in the future.
In order to actively educate the minds of our members, both present and future, we have decided to cancel all of our external events for the quarter. This is crucial in order for us to resolve issues internally. In addition to our community service, academic, and social requirements members are to complete, we have also brought upon new criteria for them: Alcohol Education, Sexual Assault Prevention, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion modules or to attend workshops on these topics.
As we are actively making positive changes within our organization, we are asking for anyone who would like to collaborate with Hermanos Unidos to better educate ourselves on issues that plague not only the Latinx community but society as a whole, to please reach out. These changes will not happen overnight, but with the proper education, we will be better equipped to bring about change within Hermanos Unidos.
We also ask for your patience as we begin this revitalization.
Our familia will ensure that our members will become better educated on these issues, laying out a new foundation for Hermanos Unidos at UCSB. This will be a long process but we are confident that changes are on the horizon.Should any questions arise, feel free to contact our chairman, Bladimir Ruiz at bladimir@ucsb.edu
Best Regards,
Steering of UCSB's Familia 2018/19
Who We Are
Hermanos Unidos (HU) is a non-profit organization,
founded in 1999 at UC Santa Barbara, that promotes
professional & leadership development for Chicano/Latino men
through our pursuit of "El Nuevo Hombre".
Hermanos Unidos was founded on three pillars:
Academic Excellence, Community Service, and Social Interaction.
We are an open door organization;
therefore, there is no selection process.
Hermanos Unidos is open to all UCSB students
regardless of race, ethnicity, class, gender,
sexual orientation or background.
To get the most out of being in this organization,
we encourage our members to show up
to as many meetings and events as possible.
founded in 1999 at UC Santa Barbara, that promotes
professional & leadership development for Chicano/Latino men
through our pursuit of "El Nuevo Hombre".
Hermanos Unidos was founded on three pillars:
Academic Excellence, Community Service, and Social Interaction.
We are an open door organization;
therefore, there is no selection process.
Hermanos Unidos is open to all UCSB students
regardless of race, ethnicity, class, gender,
sexual orientation or background.
To get the most out of being in this organization,
we encourage our members to show up
to as many meetings and events as possible.
HERMANDADWe pride ourselves on the word "Hermandad". We have created a welcoming environment to anyone who sets foot at our meetings, events, or gatherings. Our Hermanos' diverse backgrounds help our familia grow as we learn to understand each other beyond the classroom.
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PROFESSIONALISMWe are constantly aiming to build a strong sense of professionalism. From education to business to the medical field, our members have found success in their careers because of the constant support they had from their Hermanos at UCSB. We provide an invaluable network of support and knowledge.
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" There are many resources on campus that can
help, but sometimes we just need
someone to talk to and I know your Hermanos
are more than willing to listen." - Luis Ramos, M. Ed. '17
