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Rigoberta Menchu at U.C. Berkeley Rigoberta Menchu at U.C. Berkeley
Date: 5/4/1992Call Number: CV 028Format: Cass A & BCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Rigoberta Menchu speaks about the Vincente Menchu Foundation and the importance of indigenous culture and struggle.
Press Conference on Human Rights - Rigoberta Menchu Press Conference on Human Rights - Rigoberta Menchu
Date: 11/19/1993Call Number: CV 029Format: Cass A & BProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
In a press conference on November 19, 1993 Rigoberta Menchu, a human rights activist, speaks about creating a better future for indigenous peoples. While some indigenous groups have begun to regain their rights, others still have not. Menchu explains the struggles which confront indigenous peoples and ways to improve their conditions. Lastly, Menchu encourages civil society and citizens of the world to play a greater role in this struggle.
Nothing is More Precious Than (8/16/75) Nothing is More Precious Than (8/16/75)
Call Number: CD 579Program: NIMPTCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Nothing is More Precious Than (8/16/75) Nothing is More Precious Than (8/16/75)
Date: 8/16/1975Call Number: NI 077Producers: Claude Marks, Lincoln BergmanProgram: NIMPTCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Program begins with report on Joan Little's acquittal, featuring actuality of Little describing her case and its relevance to the movements of women, prisoners, and oppressed people everywhere. Reports on San Quentin 6 trial; police violence in Riverside, CA; Eldridge Cleaver's latest break with radical politics; and antiracist struggles in Boston. There is a lengthy report on the American Indian Movement occupation of the Department of the Interior in Portland to draw attention to the ongoing violence at Pine Ridge, with a recording from inside the building occupation, followed by additional reports of repression against AIM. Program ends with international news from Reports from Vietnam, Korea, Angola, and the effect of African liberation movements on Portugal society and politics (with actuality of Philip Agee comparing Portugal to Chile).
Chiapas A Cry For Democracy at the National Lawyer Guild (part 1 of 2) Chiapas A Cry For Democracy at the National Lawyer Guild (part 1 of 2)
Date: 8/1/1994Call Number: CV 025Format: CassetteCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
National Lawyer Guild convention focused on government corruption and democratizing Mexico. Two speakers: Manuel and Carmello Perez stress the need for democracy in Mexico in order to have a fair election. Followed by a session of Q & A. Bilingual.
Chiapas A Cry For Democracy at the National Lawyer Guild (part 2 of 2) Chiapas A Cry For Democracy at the National Lawyer Guild (part 2 of 2)
Date: 8/1/1994Call Number: CV 030Format: CassetteCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Part 2 of Q & A session focusing on the origins of CNOC and bringing in aids and donations to the people of Chiapas.
Indigenous Vioces of Amazonia and Chiapas Indigenous Vioces of Amazonia and Chiapas
Call Number: CV 031Format: CassetteCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Representatives from Chiapas spoke about the land issues between the Mexican government and the indigenous people as a result of NAFTA and Article 27 of Mexico's Constitution. The Ecuadorian representatives focused on the exploitation of the Amazon Rainforest and it's negative effects on their people. In both counties, the indigenous people are frustrated because they are not included in these land decisions that have social, environmental and economic impact on their communities.
Rigoberta Menchu's Speech in Mexico about Rigoberta Menchu's Speech in Mexico about
Date: 1/1/1992Call Number: CV 032Format: Cass A & BProducers: Chuy ValeraCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Rigoberta Menchu speaks in Mexico in 1992 about her first novel, "I, Rigoberta Menchu: An Indian Woman in Guatemala". She refers to it as an instrument of peace and justice for those who suffer inequality socially, economically, culturally and politically in the world and a portal the denounce the human rights violations that had been going on in Guatemala and the world. Among other things she talks about the contributions the Mayan Civilization, the significance of respecting the earth, the need for peace, the need for discourse between different global communities and the dire situation facing indigenous communities (especially women) in Guatemala. Her speech is followed by music.
Rita Clark - The Chant Rita Clark - The Chant
Date: 7/18/1991Call Number: LA 178Format: Cass A & BCollection: Struggles in Latin America
Rita Clark interviews the co-ordinator of the Nicaragua United States Friendship Office (July 18, 1991). The Chant reports from Atlanta on the controversy of using racist images in sports (October 23,1991).
Radical News Hour Radical News Hour
Date: 1/1/1995Call Number: PM 304Format: Cass A & BProducers: Free Radio BerkeleyProgram: Radical News hourCollection: Political Prisoner Periodicals
Program includes stories on indigenous struggles, ecological defense, and police brutality.