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Chicanos and the Draft; Prisons & La Raza Chicanos and the Draft; Prisons & La Raza
Date: 1/21/1972Call Number: RP 006 R2Format: Reel 2Producers: Raul Torres, Emiliano EcheverriaCollection: Reflecciones de la Raza by Comunicacion Aztlan
An interview with Lea Ibarra, a draft counselor serving Chicano youth and adults. Roberto Mendoza discusses current conditions for La Raza in California’s Prisons. This is the only recording of programming from this date, no other aircheck has been found
The Chicano and the Church The Chicano and the Church
Date: 1/8/1972Call Number: RP 006 R1Format: Reel 1Producers: Raul Torres, Emiliano EcheverriaProgram: The Chicano ExperienceCollection: Reflecciones de la Raza by Comunicacion Aztlan
A discussion of the Chicano Experience, held at the Starr King Religious School. Participants are: Maria Salazar, Juan Cobarrubias, and Raul Carrillo Recorded remote, Dec 4, 1971 Poor levels last 15 mins.
Union City Confrontation with the School Board Union City Confrontation with the School Board
Date: 1/29/1972Call Number: RP 008Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Raul Torres, Emiliano EcheverriaCollection: Reflecciones de la Raza by Comunicacion Aztlan
Members of the community confront the School Board involving issues of mutual concern, Panel Discussion reel 2 phone ins
Mission Artists: Editorial Pocho-Che Mission Artists: Editorial Pocho-Che
Date: 2/12/1972Call Number: RP 009Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Emiliano EcheverriaCollection: Reflecciones de la Raza by Comunicacion Aztlan
Mission Artists read poetry and play music. SENSITIVE LANGUAGE. Featuring poets Roberto Vargas, Elias Hruska Cortes, Alejandro Murgia; and musicians Richard Carrillo (guitar) and Nero de Grazia (Congas). Mission Arts Alliance and Writers Workshop.
La Raza Unida Convention Documentary La Raza Unida Convention Documentary
Date: 9/23/1972Call Number: RP 036 R1Format: Reel 1Producers: Andres Chavez, Emiliano EcheverriaCollection: Reflecciones de la Raza by Comunicacion Aztlan
Documentary about the convention held in Texas by La Raza Unida Party. This is about the first political party organized for addressing issues affecting La Raza
EMPLEO and the Family of Juan Corona EMPLEO and the Family of Juan Corona
Date: 10/21/1972Call Number: RP 039Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Raul Torres, Emiliano EcheverriaCollection: Reflecciones de la Raza by Comunicacion Aztlan
Interview with family of Juan Corona, who discuss latest developments in the case. Later in the program members of EMPLEO, a Chicano prison rights group and employment search collective.
La Raza Unida Party Conference, Union City, 10-28-72 La Raza Unida Party Conference, Union City, 10-28-72
Date: 11/3/1972Call Number: RP 042Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Raul Torres, Emiliano Echeverria, Rodrigo ReyesCollection: Reflecciones de la Raza by Comunicacion Aztlan
Conference of bay area chapters of “La Raza Unida Party” met in Union City on October 28, 1972. Rodrigo Reyes was there and presented here his reports and recordings of the conference.
Poetry, Chile, and La Raza Unida Poetry, Chile, and La Raza Unida
Date: 12/9/1972Call Number: RP 049 R1Format: Reel 1Producers: Emiliano Echeverria, Nina Serrano, Daniel del SolarCollection: Reflecciones de la Raza by Comunicacion Aztlan
Nina Serrano and Daniel del Solar read poetry, and do interviews about the current situation in Chile. Later interviews with members of La Raza Unida party.
Juan Corona’s Family Speaks out Juan Corona’s Family Speaks out
Call Number: RP 055Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Raul Torres, Nina Serrano, Emiliano EcheverriaCollection: Reflecciones de la Raza by Comunicacion Aztlan
Members of the family of Juan Corona are interviewed by Nina Serrano and Raul Torres regarding the miscarriage of justice that occurred and why being Chicano/Mexicano interferes with their rights to real justice.
Prop 187 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.