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Jane Spielman and Sylvia Baraldini on Zimbabwe liberation Jane Spielman and Sylvia Baraldini on Zimbabwe liberation
Call Number: AFR 013Format: Cass A & BCollection: May 19th Communist Organization
Jane Spielman of the May 19th Communist Organization welcomes the Material Aid Campaign for ZANU and the Women’s Organization against Genocide to New York. Discusses the recently liberated Zimbabwe, and how the OAU (Organization of African Unity) and ZANU (Zimbabwe African National Union) fought for independence and support for reconstruction. Sylvia Baraldini, National director of the May 19th Communist Organization, celebrates the victory of Zimbabwe liberation and free elections. She discusses the rebuilding of Zimbabwe as a socialist society.
200 Years of the Penitentiary 200 Years of the Penitentiary
Date: 1/1/1990Call Number: PM 282Format: Cass A & BProducers: Robert Foxworth; Jeff HansonProgram: American Dialogues; Second OpinionCollection: Political Prisoner Periodicals
Starting on the B side with American Dialogues, Linda Thurston of the American Friends Service Committee discusses the 200 Years of the Penitentiary project and the war on drugs. Second Opinion with Erwin Knoll features an interview with Brian Glick, author of 'War at Home: Covert Action Against U.S. Activists and What We Can Do About It' (continues onto A side). A side also includes a news program discussing the Iran-Contra affair and the war on drugs.
Youth Imprisonment Youth Imprisonment
Date: 1/1/2008Call Number: PM 306Format: Cass A & BProducers: Prison Activist Resource CenterProgram: On The OutsideCollection: Prisons - Youth
Jade Crown of Bad Kids Magazine speaks about youth issues - homelessness, incarceration and mental illness.
Fresh Air Fresh Air
Date: 12/1/1998Call Number: PM 313Format: Cass A & BProducers: National Public RadioProgram: Fresh AirCollection: Political Prisoner Periodicals
Eric Schlosser speaks about the Prison Industrial Complex in America and Vivian Stern speaks about prison systems in other parts of the world.
Racism and the War on Drugs Racism and the War on Drugs
Date: 1/1/1996Call Number: PM 325Format: Cass A & BCollection: Political Prisoner Periodicals
In a panel discussion, several speakers express their views about how racism and the war on drugs are connected. Racism is found in every step of the criminal justice law enforcement process. Blacks and Hispanics are unfairly targeted in the war on drugs. The speakers advocate that federal law enforcement change, and that mandatory minimums, crack laws, and guideline sentences be revised.
California Latino Alcohol and Other Drugs Coalition Conference (Part 1) California Latino Alcohol and Other Drugs Coalition Conference (Part 1)
Date: 7/20/1994Call Number: CV 047Format: Cass A & BCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Conference informing the Latino community about the problems of alcohol and other drugs. The participants explain the effectiveness of policymaking beginning at the grassroots level.
California Latino Alcohol and Other Drugs Coalition Conference (Part 2) California Latino Alcohol and Other Drugs Coalition Conference (Part 2)
Date: 7/20/1994Call Number: CV 048Format: Cass A & BCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Begins with a speech by Sylvia Castillo on educating and empowering the community to become effective activists and policymakers. Followed by Jerry Tello who tells many stories to present cultural values to help strengthen the bond within the Latino community. Also a short interview with one of the conference coordinators and a short discussion of Ross Perot.
Latino Alcohol Policy and Advocacy Action in California: Keynote Presentation by Jerry Tello Latino Alcohol Policy and Advocacy Action in California: Keynote Presentation by Jerry Tello
Date: 7/20/1994Call Number: CV 050Format: Cass A & BCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Jerry Tello uses storytelling and humor to talk about issues such as alcohol and drugs in the Latino community.
Latino Alcohol Policy and Advocacy Action in California Latino Alcohol Policy and Advocacy Action in California
Date: 7/19/1994Call Number: CV 051Format: Cass A & BCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Speech by Sylvia Castillo on the importance of being a policymaker, even without a credential. Castillo encourages people to use their history to become effective policymakers as well as teach others in their community to do the same. (First part same as CV 048) Presentation by William Vega from his study on "Perinatal Substance Exposure in California," which examines the drug and alcohol used before delivery by women. Vega explains the results of his research and answers questions.
Interview with Eddie Hatcher Interview with Eddie Hatcher
Date: 2/19/1996Call Number: PM 385Format: Cass A & BCollection: Eddie Hatcher
Eddie discusses conditions that prompted him to takeover a North Carolina newspaper, specifically police and state complicity in the drug trade and murders of poor Black and Native peoples in Robeson County, North Carolina. Additionally he speaks on his numerous trials, his incarceration and his current political activity.