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Leonard Peltier - What Warriors Do
Collection: Leonard Peltier
Political Prisoner Leonard Peltier discusses the responsibility of a warrior.
Alejandrina Torres on Puerto Rican Independence
Format: mp3Collection: Puerto Rico
Alejandrina Torres speaks about Puerto Rican independence and US repression of their national liberation struggle. Taken from CD 800.
George Jackson: 30 years later
30 Years After the Murder of George Jackson: A 29-minute documentary about the origins of the modern anti-prison movement Master Mix for Prisons on Fire CD August 21st, 2001 marked the 30th anniversary of the murder of George Jackson in San Quentin prison. Through his writings and leadership inside, George Jackson embodies the legacy of the prison movement. Who was George Jackson? Why was he targeted by the prison administration? What makes him important to the anti-prison movement today? Featuring historical materials, including George Jackson, from the Freedom Archives. Other voices include: Angela Davis, UC Santa Cruz professor, who supported George & Jonathan Jackson David Hilliard, former Black Panther Party leader Ruchell Magee, prison activist and leader, still in prison for his political activities Georgia Jackson, mother of George and Jonathan Jackson Harry Belafonte, performer and human rights activist James Baldwin, outspoken writer and social activist David Johnson, Hugo Pinell, Luis Talamantez and Sundiata Tate, all charged with the San Quentin rebellion following the murder of George Jackson Narrated by Jonathan Jackson, Jr. Knowing what happened in the early 1970s prison movement is essential for youth, communities of color and progressives to effectively confront today's unprecedented prison growth. We bring you this history through the voices of the people who were there - taking young people back to a time that, in today's context, seems unimaginable.
Lolita Lebron on Puerto Rican Independence
Format: mp3Collection: Puerto Rico
A clip taken from a conversation between Puerto Rican independista Lolita Lebron and interviewer Barbara Lubinski. At the time, Lolita was being held in Alderson Federal Prison for her role in the 1954 Attack on Congress. Taken from CD 884.
Lolita Lebron
Collection: Puerto Rico
Lolita Lebron on Puerto Rican independence speaks in San Francisco, date unknown. Subjects include abortion, forced sterlization of Puerto Rican women, and genocide. Draws from her own experience as a political prisoner and discusses their feelings of abandonment, isolation and obscurity. Makes parallels between Vietnam's victory over the US (in which the American people were complicit) and Puerto Rico's own liberation.
Ruchell Magee
Producers: Mark SchwartzCollection: Ruchell Magee
Ruchell Magee, sole survivor of the Marin Couthouse rebellion. he based his defense on the right to rebel, from the court decision on the Amistad slave ship, since made famous by the Spielberg film. Ruchell Magee remains in prison. This excerpt is from many prison related reports by Mark Schwartz.
Ramsey Muniz on Democratic and Republican Parties
Format: mp3Collection: Xican@
Ramsey Muniz, the first Chicano Candidate for governor in the state of Texas, gives his insight as to how he views both the Democratic and Republican parties as one animal with two heads. He also gives examples of how previous Mexican American Democratic leaders controlled Latino supporters. Clip is in Spanish. Taken from CD 827.
Ramsey Muniz on Cesar Chavez
Format: mp3Collection: Xican@
Ramsey Muniz, the first Chicano Candidate for governor in the state of Texas, gives his opinion on Cesar Chavez s connection to Democratic party. As a nominee for La Raza Unida, Muniz describes his party s relationship with the United Farm Workers, and how he feels about Cesar Chavez s political strategies and affiliations. Clip is in Spanish. Taken from CD 827.
Ramsey Muniz on Mexican American Political Leaders
Format: mp3Collection: Xican@
Ramsey Muniz, the first Chicano Candidate for governor in the state of Texas, speaks out on the intentions of Mexican American political leaders in Texas. Muniz is asked about his relationship to Hector Garcia, and states that he is tired of fighting other Mexican Americans and makes it clear that his aim is to fight the Democratic and Republican parties. Taken from CD 827.
