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Interview with Jim Gonzalez Interview with Jim Gonzalez
Date: 10/24/1989Call Number: CV 040AFormat: Cass AProducers: Chuy VarelaProgram: KPFACollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Interview with Jim Gonzalez on issues concerning the Latino community such as the grape boycott, INS raids, immigration rights, affordable housing in San Francisco, sponsorship for Latino community events and police brutality, specifically the beating of Dolores Huerta.
A Question of Democracy in Mexico by Cuatemoc Cardenas A Question of Democracy in Mexico by Cuatemoc Cardenas
Date: 11/16/1989Call Number: CV 041Format: Cass A & BCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
In Cuatemoc Cardenas Speech on the question of democracy in Mexico, he discusses the political and economic issues in Mexico as a result of its government corruption, election fraud, foreign debt, privatization of market and a decline in standard of living. He also focuses on the counteraction of political parties and organizations advocating for political, economic and social reforms in order to modernize and democratize Mexico. Speech is followed by a Q and A session.
Cuatemoc Cardenas at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco (Part 1 of 2) Cuatemoc Cardenas at the Commonwealth Club in San Francisco (Part 1 of 2)
Date: 11/16/1989Call Number: CV 042AFormat: Cass ACollection: Chuy Varela Collection
A discussion about the contested Mexico election of 1988 and examining the question of democracy in Mexico. He covers Mexico-US relations, migration, foreign debt, political corruption, economic recession and a decline in social welfare. He advocates for political reforms and economic modernization within the limits of the Mexican Constitution. Speech is followed by a Q and A session.
Cuatemoc Cardenas at the Commonwealth Club (Part 2 of 2) and KPFA Morning Show Interview with Pat Faydom, Bobby Seale and David Hillard Cuatemoc Cardenas at the Commonwealth Club (Part 2 of 2) and KPFA Morning Show Interview with Pat Faydom, Bobby Seale and David Hillard
Date: 11/16/1989Call Number: CV 042BFormat: Cass BCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Conclusion of Cuatemoc Cardena at Commonwealth Club Q and A session (Part 2 of 2). KFPA Morning Show interviews with Pam Fadem, Bobby Seale and David Hilliard about Political Prisoner Geronimo Pratt and the mobilization to free him.
Watsonville Elections #1 Watsonville Elections #1
Date: 12/5/1989Call Number: CV 067Format: Cass A & BCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Chuy Varela interviews candidates and voters in Watsonville, CA about the election taking place. Focuses on the Chicano and Latino voting in the historic elections.
Watsonville Elections #2 Watsonville Elections #2
Date: 12/5/1989Call Number: CV 071Format: Cass A & BCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Chuy Varela interviews candidates and voters in Watsonville, CA about the election taking place. Focuses on the Chicano and Latino voting in the historic elections. Results are announced, Varela interviews outgoing politicians and defeated candidates. Cruz Gomez, Rex Clark, John Radin, etc.
Watsonville Earthquake Victims and Relief Watsonville Earthquake Victims and Relief
Date: 10/22/1989Call Number: CV 072Format: Cass A & BCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Chuy Varela interviews victims, volunteers, and city officials in Watsonville one week after the earthquake turned thousands homeless and in need of disaster relief. Includes interview with Oscar Rios, farmworkers advocates, community health organization workers, and victims living in Tent Cities. Interviews in Spanish and English.
RAP Program RAP Program
Date: 6/2/1989Call Number: CV 126Format: Cass A & BProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Testimonials about the RAP Program, a violence prevention program of the Family Violence Law Center, based in Oakland.
Ahora: Roots of Salsa Ahora: Roots of Salsa
Date: 5/27/1989Call Number: CV 139Format: 1/4 1 7/8 ipsProducers: EmilianoProgram: AhoraCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Music tribute to Daniel Santos. Includes community events calendar.
Ahora: Roots of Salsa Ahora: Roots of Salsa
Date: 5/27/1989Call Number: CV 140Format: 1/4 1 7/8 ipsProducers: EmilianoProgram: AhoraCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Musical tribute to Daniel Santos. Includes community calendar.