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Hortesia Allende speaking at Trafalgar Square, London, U.K.
Date: 11/4/1974Call Number: CD 257Format: CDCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Hortesia Allende speaking at Trafalgar Square, London, U.K.
Julius Lester and H. Rap Brown speak on the Vietnam war and race relations in America
Date: 8/29/1967Call Number: CD 297Format: CDCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Julius Lester and H. Rap Brown speak at an Anti - Vietnam rally. Julius Lester, the former director of the Newport Folk Festival, SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee) photographer, and host of WBAI radio station, speaks about war in Vietnam. He speaks about his experiences in Vietnam, the weapons used by the US and about the protests and riots in the US. Next, H. Rap Brown, SNCC National Director, member of the Black Panther Party, and extreme militant, speaks about black and white race relations in America, saying that blacks have to defend themselves.
Side B. H. Rap Brown continues speaking about how white society is overwhelming blacks, and making blacks think they are inferior. Brown also speaks about the Vietnam War, how black soldiers did not get the respect they deserved. He says that American whites are violent - blacks have to be violent because it didn't work to be non-violent. Blacks are not asking for love, just respect. Lastly, he speaks about American's true political motives in Indochina and the rest of the world.
Patriotism
Call Number: CD 309Format: DVDProducers: FantomaCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Generations of American children sat in dark classrooms and absorbed wisdom in the form of 16 mm educational and social guidance films. Through the flicker of dim projector bulbs and the warble of optical soundtracks a blueprint for better living in the Atomic Age was spelled out in no uncertain terms. Now, just as you remember them, Fantoma presents this collection of patriotic films and Cold War classics. Some historical, some hysterical and a ll filled with more important misinformation than you can digest in just one viewing. Revel in the American way of life, get a glimpse of vintage Homeland Security and learn what you can do for your country in such films as Day Of Thanksgiving, Duck & Cover, Red Nightmare, You Can Change The World (with Jack Benny & Bob Hope) and Patriotism (featuring Bob Crane!). Includes 3 hours of digitally mastered shorts from original 16 mm prints; notes on each film by collection curator Skip Elsheimer of the A/V Geeks Educational Film Archive; Optional 'Classroom Experience' Dolby Digital soundtrack; and interactive bonus filmstrip.
Vicki Garvin interview by Lincoln Bergman
This is the first installment of an interview of labor organizer, Vicki Garvin, conducted by Lincoln Bergmen. In this volume Vickie speaks of growing up in Richmond, Virginia, her family’s exodus to Manhattan and the challenges of growing up black in New York during the depression. She describes here her beginnings in labor and union organizing and her opportunity to study economics at Smith College. She talks as well about working with Adam Clayton Powell on his campaign for state representative.
Vicki Garvin interview by Lincoln Bergman
same as KP 149.This is the first installment of an interview of labor organizer, Vickie Garvin, conducted by Lincoln Bergmen. In this volume Vickie speaks of growing up in Richmond, Virgina, her family’s exodus to Manhattan and the challenges of growing up black in New York during the depression. She describes here her beginnings in labor and union organizing and her opportunity to study economics at Smith College. She talks as well about working with Adam Clayton Powell on his campaign for state representative.
Queer in Cuba (Part 1)
Date: 10/25/1992Call Number: JG/ 102Format: CassetteCollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
In Part 1 of this moderated discussion recorded in 1992, Sonja De Vries and Jorge Cortinas talk about their experiences in Cuba and their observations on how HIV/AIDS and other LGBT issues are addressed in the country. De Vries spent six months in Cuba interviewing gay men and women. Cortinas spent a year in Havana, working for the National Center for Health Education. Several key topics raised during the discussion include: how the Communist party in Cuba is dealing with HIV/AIDS and LGBT issues, the impact of U.S. foreign policy, the effectiveness of sanatoriums, and different methods of safe sex education. In addition to this, both De Vries and Cortinas talk about daily aspects of queer life in Cuba, like the visibility of the LGBT community and the influence of machismo.
Queer in Cuba (Part 2)
Date: 10/25/1985Call Number: JG/ 103Format: CassetteCollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
In Part 2, the question and answer portion of a moderated discussion continues. Members of the audience asked the speakers, Sonja De Vries and Jorge Cortinas, questions that called for a further exploration of the impact of race, class and colonialism on Cuba. De Vries and Cortinas talk about their experiences in Cuba and their observations on how HIV/AIDS and other LGBT issues are addressed in the country. De Vries spent six months in Cuba interviewing gay men and women. Cortinas spent a year in Havana, working for the National Center for Health Education. Several key topics continued from Part 1 include: how the Communist party in Cuba is dealing with HIV/AIDS and LGBT issues, the impact of U.S. foreign policy, and the effectiveness of sanatoriums.
Vicki Garvin interview by Lincoln Bergman
This is the second cassette in a series. Vicki Garvin is interviewed by her step-son Lincoln Bergman about her life. In this interview Vicki talks about her experience with the Communist Party and how she was ultimately expelled. She also speaks about becoming the head of the Negro Labor Council and organizing their first convention October 1951 in Cincinnati. Here Ms. Garvin speaks about her friendship with Paul Robeson. She wrote for his publication entitled, “Freedom.” She also begins to speak about her friendship with Dubois who she met while working on his campaign for state senate in 1948.
Vicki Garvin interviewed by Lincoln Bergman
Call Number: CD 337Format: CDProducers: Lincoln BergmanCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
same as KP 152. This is the second in a series. Vicki Garvin is interviewed by her step-son Lincoln Bergman about her life. In this interview Vicki talks about her experience with the Communist Party and how she was ultimately expelled. She also speaks about becoming the head of the Negro Labor Council and organizing their first convention October 1951 in Cincinnati. Here Ms. Garvin speaks about her friendship with Paul Robeson. She wrote for his publication entitled, “Freedom.” She also begins to speak about her friendship with Dubois who she met while working on his campaign for state senate in 1948.
Ramsey Clark: The Situation in North Vietnam
Press conference given by former U.S. Attorney General Ramsey Clark upon his return from a trip to North Vietnam in 1972. Clark meets with the Prime Minister and many other officials and describes his tour of the war ravaged country. Clark states that the U.S. government is keeping this information from the public, and urges for a peaceful resolution.
