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![Cesar Chavez and the Farmworkers Today](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 3/3/1972Call Number: RP 011Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Raul Torres, Emiliano EcheverriaCollection: Reflecciones de la Raza by Comunicacion Aztlan
This is an interview with Cesar Chavez at the headquarters of the United Farm Workers Organizing Committee at La Paz, Calif.
In this tape, Cesar brings us up to date (1972) with current information about the Farmworkers. Note: this tape must be played in stereo or with both tracks mixed together.
![Cesar Chavez speech](images/thumbnails/MP3.jpg)
Call Number: KP 041Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Emiliano EcheverriaProgram: KPFA general/La RazaCollection: Latin@
Speech by Cesar Chavez in Richmond, California in support of grape farm workers and the Gallo boycott.
Note: Excerpt used on Roots of Resistance, volume 1.
![Brief speech of Cesar Chavez on march](images/thumbnails/MP3.jpg)
Date: 7/3/1973Call Number: KP 042Producers: Emiliano EcheverriaProgram: KPFA general/La RazaCollection: Latin@
March with music and intro. Cesar Chavez speaks in both Spanish and English on United Farm Workers (UFW) campaign.
![Poetry by Alejandra Degadillo & Report on the First Constitutional Convention of the United Farm Workers](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: CD 311Format: CDCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
The first half of this CD includes poetry read by Chicana poet Alejandra Delgadillo. Her poems include “La Lola”, “Lagrimas en la noche triste”, Vivir, morir”, “Lagraria de una Chicana”, & “Was I”. The second half of the CD is a report by Jose Maria Lopez on day one of the First Constitutional Convention of the United Farm Workers at the Falon Arena. Also included are interviews with various delegates from the conference including a farm workeer from Ohio, a Coca-Cola worker from Florida, and a delegate from Coachella.
COPY of:
2nd half of CAA 019 & all of CAA 043
![Farmworkers Show for Children](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: KP 309Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Nina Serrano, Andres AlegriaProgram: Reflecciones de la Raza specialCollection: Latin@
First a story about a boy whose family are cotton workers in the California valley, then farm worker general strike song, then bio of Cesar Chavez, and another full song (Linda Raza),
![UFW Rally](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 10/19/1988Call Number: CV 274Format: Cass A & BProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Protesting the failure of the grand jury to investigate Dolores Huerta’s case against the police. Also discusses the second UFW grape boycott and nonviolent methods referencing Cesar Chavez’s 36-day hunger strike. Unions of agricultural workers outside of the US like the Jamaican Sugar Cane Workers are also discussed.
![Bobby Kennedy (in Spanish) speaks to Farmworkers](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: CE 416Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Bobby Kennedy speaks in Delano expressing his support for the labor union and human rights of the farmworkers. Some of it with humor: "Is that all right Cesar, am I destroying the language?" They sing Solidarity Forever at the end.
![Naming Cesar Chavez Avenue in Berkeley](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Latino students and workers march to change the name of University Avenue in Berkeley into Cesar Chavez Avenue in tribute to Cesar Chavez’s struggle for farm workers, minorities, and human rights.
![Grape Boycott](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 7/22/1987Call Number: CV 310Format: CassetteProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
United Farm Workers organized a table grape boycott in Berkeley because of the use of pesticides and chemicals. Proponents of the boycott spoke to the Berkeley City Council and the resolution was passed. Also, homelessness in Berkeley was discussed.
![Dolores Huerta Tribute](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 8/29/1995Call Number: CV 311Format: CassetteProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
KPFA radio show and tribute to Dolores Huerta; music is in English and Spanish. Some songs praise Dolores while others explore political messages about the United Farm Workers. Following the music is a short interview with Dolores, reflecting upon her work, leadership and accomplishments.