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Historical Perspectives
Date: 11/15/1991Call Number: PM 249Format: CassetteProducers: Prison Radio ProjectProgram: Can't Jail the Spirit #1Collection: Political Prisoner Periodicals
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 from 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.
Guillermo Gomez-Peña Performance and Interview 1991
Date: 11/8/1991Call Number: CV 064AFormat: Cass AProgram: Cal PerformancesCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Guillermo Gomez-Peña stages a performance art piece focusing on shifting and paradoxical cultural, social and economic borders in the 1990's. Legacy of Columbus for the 1992 quincentenary. Performance followed by interview with Chuy Varela on immigration, divisions among Latinos, and economic support for multiculturalism and art.
Watsonville Green Giant Layoffs
Rally for laid-off Green Giant employees announcing boycott efforts against Green Giant and Grand Metropolitan foods. Workers Yolanda Navarro, Carmen Ruiz, and Lauro Navarro, as well as local members of the clergy speak on behalf of the workers, listing their demands against the company.
Chicano Moratorium 1991 #1
Date: 8/25/1991Call Number: CV 206Format: Cass A & BProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Commemorating the 21st anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium. Speakers and artists include, Los Ensoles, Los Mafiosos, Teatro por la Gente
Chicano Moratorium 1991 #2
Date: 8/25/1991Call Number: CV 207Format: Cass A & BProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Commemorating the 21st anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium. Speakers and artists include Carlos Montes, Aztlan Underground, Gloria La Riva, Downtown Rhythm Band, Grupo Antaño
Chicano Moratorium 1991 #3
Date: 8/25/1991Call Number: CV 208Format: Cass A & BProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Commemorating the 21st anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium. Artists include Aztlan Nation
Also part of a discussion on US involvement in the Middle East.
Chicano Veterans
Date: 2/15/1991Call Number: CV 230Format: Cass A & BProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
An interview with Charlie Trujillo, a Chicano veteran, about his experience serving in the Vietnam War and his work in the anti-war movement.
Chicanos against the war - Part 1
Date: 2/10/1991Call Number: CV 233Format: CassetteProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Conference organized by the committee “Raza united against the war” to plan actions to end the US war in the Middle East. 65 % of the troops in the Gulf War were people of color. Many felt that they were fighting an unjust war and for a system that did not represent their own interests.
Chicanos against the war - Part 2
Date: 2/10/1991Call Number: CV 234Format: CassetteProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Conference organized by the committee “Raza united against the war” to plan actions to end the US war in the Middle East. 65 % of the troops in the Gulf War were people of color. Many felt that they were fighting an unjust war and for a system that did not represent their own interests.
Chicanos against the war - Part 3
Date: 2/10/1991Call Number: CV 235Format: CassetteProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Conference organized by the committee “Raza united against the war” to plan actions to end the US war in the Middle East. 65 % of the troops in the Gulf War were people of color. Many felt that they were fighting an unjust war and for a system that did not represent their own interests.
