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Judith Ortiz Cofer on being a Latina Writer
Date: 1/1/1992Call Number: JG/ 144BFormat: Cass BProducers: Judy GerberCollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
Self-described “angry storyteller” discusses the politics of place, the dichotomy she feels being a Puerto Rican living in the US, and the influence of matriarchal heritage in her writing and other Latinas' work. Reads excerpts from several essays including “I Find Myself a Latina Writer,” focusing on the importance of her grandmother in her artistic and political life.
Immigration and the Treatment of Illegal/Perceived to be illegal immigrants AND Update on Fast For Life by Pastors for Peace
Date: 4/5/1996Call Number: JG/ 159BFormat: Cass BProducers: Judy GerberProgram: A Defiant HeartCollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
Judy Gerber opens the episode talking about issues around immigration and the harmful treatment of people perceived to be illegal immigrants in the United States. These people face mistreatment and are labeled as illegal and criminals. Judy speaks on the need to find new ways to formally and systematically recognize undocumented people.
After a brief break, Judy returns to give an update on the Fast For Life being held by the Pastors For Peace. After being denied by the United States government the ability to transport 400 computers to Cuba for medical use, the Pastors For Peace decided to go on a hunger strike and have since been joined by people nationwide in protest of the US government’s ruling.
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