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Wisconsin, Minnesota, Utah State Reports- Liberty Hall Report
“Una cosa que se es que muchos vamos a morir, pero muchos vamos a ganar!” What makes Raza Unida a necessary imperative that we participate in politics, but not through the Democratic or Republican Party “ porque no lo debemos ni madres a los dos!”
Role of Mujeres en el Movimiento, Partido
Maria Elena Gaitan breaks down stereotypes of the "docile" Latina. She speaks of the responsibility of educating, role of women in el movimiento, immigrants, CASA, and sexual exploitation. She explains that they are not trying to build a separatist movement. Political and economic crisis in Mexico creates problems for Mexican migrants that come to the United States; mujeres deal with the INS under stressful conditions and are often sexually and physically abused. She speaks specifically of the Sisters from Texas Raza Unida Party. Some women wanted a Caucus, and others felt there was no need for it. "It is up to us to educate each other. With out further communication there will only be further division. Out of 16 States, 10 are represented. The fact that we sat down (as women) was important, so we could relate to each other."
Press conference: Crusade for Justice
Corky Gonzales and the Crusade for Justice at a solidarity protest for the Chilean people after the murder of Salvador Allende. Mrs. Navarro the exec. secretary to Allende spoke and expressed gratitude for Chicano solidarity, and spoke of the common struggle, Chicanos and Chilenos face in the struggle for liberation.
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Prop 187
Date: 2/10/1995Call Number: SS 028Format: CassetteProducers: Sue SuprianoCollection: Sue Supriano Interviews and Programs
KPFA show about Prop 187 and the impacts on the Latinos in California.
Pajaro Latino
Date: 12/21/1995Call Number: JH 484Format: CassetteProducers: Jorge HerreraCollection: “Pajaro Latino” Programs produced by Jorge Herrera
Enrique Ramirez, cantante chicano y abogado en S.F.
Historical Perspectives
Date: 11/15/1991Call Number: PM 249Format: CassetteProducers: Prison Radio ProjectProgram: Can't Jail the Spirit #1Collection: Political Prisoner Periodicals
Discussion of definitions of political prisoners and the US government's denial of their existence in the US. Readings from Harriet Jacob's "Diary of a Slave Girl", from Assata Shakur's "Assata", and from Emma Goldman, in addition to discussions from Dr. Chinasole from San Francisco State University, and a question and answer segment with Gloria Alonzo of the National Committee to Free Puerto Rican Political Prisoners, Dr. Candace Falk, Dr. Jose Lopez from the Movimento de Revolucion Nacional, and former political prisoner Alvaro Luna Hernandez from the Jailhouse Conveyor.
Henry Cisneros Speech
Date: 5/2/1990Call Number: CV 018Format: CassetteProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Henry Cisneros delivers a speech on the merging of Latin and American culture for immigrant populations and how that merging will prepare people for positions of leadership. *Note: This tape contains only part 2 of speech.
National La Raza Conference
Chicano/a-Latino/a organizations meeting
Chicanos against the war - Part 1
Date: 2/10/1991Call Number: CV 233Format: CassetteProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Conference organized by the committee “Raza united against the war” to plan actions to end the US war in the Middle East. 65 % of the troops in the Gulf War were people of color. Many felt that they were fighting an unjust war and for a system that did not represent their own interests.
Chicanos against the war - Part 2
Date: 2/10/1991Call Number: CV 234Format: CassetteProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Conference organized by the committee “Raza united against the war” to plan actions to end the US war in the Middle East. 65 % of the troops in the Gulf War were people of color. Many felt that they were fighting an unjust war and for a system that did not represent their own interests.
