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The Kalantari Case
Date: 1/1/1968Call Number: CE 385Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Colin Edwards interviews ACLU attorney Carliner, San Francisco District Director of Naturalization and Nationalization, Mr. Fullilove, and Mr. Kalantari, in Spring 1968.
Kalantari is to be deported back to Iran for failure to obtain a valid student visa. He was the president of the Iranian Student Association at
San Francisco State University and participated in multiple anti-Shah demonstrations. The Iranian embassy refused to renew his passport, and the Office of Immigration and Naturalization denied his request to renew his student visa. They claim the decision is unrelated to Kalantari's political activity. If he returns to Iran he would be persecuted, possibly executed. Mr. Carliner was authorized to collect evidence in Iran to assess possible persecution if Kalantari returns. Carliner explained that no US government body will admit that Iran persecutes their own people since they are allies.
Political Prisoners - Historical Perspectives
Date: 11/15/1991Call Number: PM 405Format: CassetteProducers: Prison Radio ProjectProgram: Can't Jail the Spirit #1Collection: Political Prisoners- General Info
Discussion of definitions of political prisoners and the US government's denial of their existence in the US.
Readings from Harriet Jacob's "Diary of a Slave Girl", from Assata Shakur's "Assata", and from Emma Goldman, in addition to discussions with Dr. Chinasole from San Francisco State University, and a question and answer segment with Gloria Alonzo of the National Committee to Free Puerto Rican Political Prisoners, Dr. Candace Falk, Dr. Jose Lopez from the Movimento de Revolucion Nacional, and former political prisoner Alvaro Luna Hernandez from the Jailhouse Conveyor.
Political Prisoners - Historical Perspectives
Date: 11/15/1991Call Number: PM 406Format: CassetteProducers: Prison Radio ProjectProgram: Can't Jail the Spirit #1Collection: Political Prisoners- General Info
Discussion of definitions of political prisoners and the US government's denial of their existence in the US.
Readings from Harriet Jacob's "Diary of a Slave Girl", from Assata Shakur's "Assata", and from Emma Goldman, in addition to discussions with Dr. Chinasole from San Francisco State University, and a question and answer segment with Gloria Alonzo of the National Committee to Free Puerto Rican Political Prisoners, Dr. Candace Falk, Dr. Jose Lopez from the Movimento de Revolucion Nacional, and former political prisoner Alvaro Luna Hernandez from the Jailhouse Conveyor.
Dolores Huerta Interview
Huerta discusses the third grape protest and a new documentary. Also about pro’s and con’s of the new Immigration Bill, the status of women in the Labor Movement and the ongoing strike in Watsonville.
Dolores Huerta 65th Birthday - Part 1
Date: 4/29/1995Call Number: CV 298Format: Cass A & BProducers: Chuy ValeraCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
65th birthday celebration for Dolores Huerta. She looks back on her work in the UFW since she co-founded it with Cesar Chavez. Her supporters pay tribute to her resoluteness and all her dedicated work with the United Farm Workers. Also UFW’s president Arturo Rodriguez.
The immigration wars (Prop 187)
Introduction to the debate about Proposition 187, also known by the political right as the “Save our State” initiative, which mainly prohibits “illegal immigrants” from using health care, public education, and social services in California.
Interview of the music band “Puro Bandido” from the Mission District, SF, whose inspiration comes from Carlos Santana.
Interviews about Cesar Chavez and the UFW to commemorate his birthday.
Role of Mujeres en el Movimiento, Partido
Date: 9/3/1972Call Number: CD 830Format: CDProducers: Nina SerranoCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
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."
Rally Against Proposition 187 (S.O.S Initiative)
Date: 11/9/1994Call Number: CV 309Format: CassetteProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
This tape is a recording of a rally in Oakland against Proposition 187. It features interviews with protesters and students. Topics under discussion range from racism, electoral politics, youth mobilization, the necessity of political education in minority communities and the role of the media in the passage of Prop 187.
Grape Boycott
Date: 7/22/1987Call Number: CV 310Format: CassetteProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
United Farm Workers organized a table grape boycott in Berkeley because of the use of pesticides and chemicals. Proponents of the boycott spoke to the Berkeley City Council and the resolution was passed. Also, homelessness in Berkeley was discussed.
Dolores Huerta Tribute
Date: 8/29/1995Call Number: CV 311Format: CassetteProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
KPFA radio show and tribute to Dolores Huerta; music is in English and Spanish. Some songs praise Dolores while others explore political messages about the United Farm Workers. Following the music is a short interview with Dolores, reflecting upon her work, leadership and accomplishments.
