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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.
Anti-Prop 187 Demonstrations & Interview with Fuerza Unida Anti-Prop 187 Demonstrations & Interview with Fuerza Unida
Date: 10/17/1994Call Number: CV 093AFormat: Cass AProducers: Chuy VarelaProgram: Noticiero AhoraCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Investigates the internalized representations of Latinos as "illegal" through interviews. Some Latino leaders did not support the anti-Prop 187 demonstrations because they feared a backlash from the conservative right. Chuy Varela interviews an SEIU member who helped organize the anti-Prop 187 march in Oakland that focused on the children of immigrant parents. Also an interview with several Fuerza Unida women during the 11th day of their 21 day hunger strike to secure Levis workers safe working conditions, pensions and living wages.
Noticiero Ahora with Gloria La Riva Noticiero Ahora with Gloria La Riva
Call Number: CV 111Format: Cass A & BProducers: Chuy VarelaProgram: Noticiero AhoraCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
1994 gubernatorial candidate Gloria La Riva talks about her candidacy with the Peace and Freedom Party, Pete Wilson's governance and Prop 187.
Election Night-11/8/94-No 187-Women's Building-SF Election Night-11/8/94-No 187-Women's Building-SF
Date: 11/8/1994Call Number: CV 314Format: CassetteCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
On the eve of the Prop 187 decision, Latino-American analysts held a discussion about labeling immigrants as scapegoats for economic problems, and the racist and divisive patterns that supporters of Prop 187 hope to perpetuate in domestic policy. Analysts speak of the importance of youth movements to secure an equitable future and an united and politically educated Latino community in the face of repression.
Immigration Prop 187 Passage Press Conference 11-9-94 SF Immigration Prop 187 Passage Press Conference 11-9-94 SF
Date: 11/9/1994Call Number: CV 316Format: Cass A & BCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Press conference given the day after the passage of Prop 187. Organizers of the anti-Prop 187 movement speak to the press about their disappointment with California’s decision and their next steps which include class action lawsuits against numerous California politicians. Key points of opposition include challenging the educational provisions, overriding health care entitlements, and challenging the structure of Prop 187. Q and A with the press follows the statements by lawyers and community activists.
RISE Student Protest of Prop 187 RISE Student Protest of Prop 187
Date: 10/12/1994Call Number: CV 319AFormat: Cass AProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Student rally at UC Berkeley protesting Prop 187. Event culminates in a march to the Federal Building in Oakland. Student marchers speak on topics including racism, the difficulties Prop 187 will pose for undocumented students and the importance of youth mobilization against Prop 187.
Prop. 187 Protest 11/9/1994 taped by Sammy Leigh Webster Prop. 187 Protest 11/9/1994 taped by Sammy Leigh Webster
Date: 11/9/1994Call Number: CV 320AFormat: Cass ACollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Interviews with protesters during a march in San Francisco against the passing of California Proposition 187. Gauging their reactions to the proposition, which would have required those who seek social services to have their immigration statuses verified. With this proposition the state hoped that without social services, undocumented people would leave California.