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Angela Davis Benefit
Franklin Alexander, head of Angela Defense. Introduced by Maya Angelou who then does some poems, Harlem Hopscotch, Times Square Shoe Shine Composition, great one on Harriet Tubman/and For My People by Margaret Walker.
Ruchell Magee Case
Date: 8/2/1972Call Number: PM 012Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln BergmanProgram: KPFA News interviewCollection: Ruchell Magee
Interview by Lincoln Bergman with Sandy Close, then working on Ruchell Magee case, describes his effort to defend himself, disqualify Judge Colvin, and general legal issues. Sandy reads a statement by Ruchell on right of self defense possible highlight piece. Intermittent squeaks.
La Raza Unida press conference
Reports from Andres Chavez on killing of Richard Falcon, press conference of his widow
Role of Mujeres in the Party and Chicano movement
La Raza Unida national convention: first time La Raza Unida as a political party has met on a national level, and women met to discuss their roles. Evelina Alarcon speaks about the role of women.
Raza Unida Convention - Post Election Interview with Jose Angel Gutierrez (Press Conference)
This is an interview with Jose Angel Gutierrez from the Raza Unida Convention after the election. The questions posed focus on: What was the reason for not endorsing a Presidential or Vice presidential candidate? According to Gutierrez, the idea was proposed by two Chicano delegates who refused to be bought or sold. “We like ourselves much better! We have the beginning of a structure, we got this far unorganized, now we’re united. The Congress will give power to any issues which will come up. We will not accept concessions, we are in resistance even if our movement may be undetected. “
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."
Ramsey Muniz
Ramsey Muniz, of Corpus Christi, the first Chicano to run for governor of Texas. He ran as the nominee of the Raza Unida party in 1972 at the age of 29. Ramsey Muniz speaks of the Raza Unida Platform and the importance of an independent Chicano Party, denounces the Democrats and Republicans for not helping Chicanos.
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.
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
