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Queer in Cuba (Part 1) 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.
Women Against Imperialism-Demos Actions etc. Women Against Imperialism-Demos Actions etc.
Date: 1/1/1992Call Number: V 431Format: VHSCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Mixture of edited pieces shown on cable news media. Coverage of demos/actions and raw footage. 1984 International Women's Day 700 women march connecting abortion rights to US intervention in Central America and the Phillipines and political prisoners. International Day to Stop Violence Against Women. Protest in Union Square chanting "Stop the silence no more violence women fight back!" Rallying support for FSLN and lesbian safe space. International Womens Day 1988 at Pleasanton Prison calling for the release of women political prisoners and all prisoners. Raw footage of arrests outside Armed Forces Recruitment Center in San Francisco. Protesting US intervention in Central America and the Phillipines. International Women's Day 1991 "Wall of Women Against War." Raw footage of women protesting US support of Israel and war in Iraq and Kuwait. International Women's Day 1992-"500 years of Resistance." March down Columbus Ave. in San Francisco to protest "Christopher Columbus Day."
Visionary Voices Visionary Voices
Date: 1/1/1992Call Number: V 433Format: VHSProducers: Penny RosenwaaserCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Conference of writers published in Visionary Voices: Women on Power. Contains discussions of interracial coalition building, lesbian identity, race, spirituality, shamanism, anti-imperialism, indigenous struggle, and women's power. Features Papusa Molina of Women Against Racism and Winona LaDuke.
Interview with Jean Peters Interview with Jean Peters
Date: 12/4/1992Call Number: KP 476AFormat: Cass AProgram: A Defiant Heart Collection: General materials
Jean Peters talks about her recent trip to Russia and her investigation of women’s rights issues. Peters outlines the social conditions and details their struggles at home and in the employment sector. She further discusses Abortion, AIDS, LGBT issues and Russia’s anti-gay law. Peters gives an overview of strategies women are taking to extend their access to resources, specifically sexual health resources, and secure and strengthen their legal rights.
Stonewall 2nd Annual Gay and Lesbian Special Stonewall 2nd Annual Gay and Lesbian Special
Date: 6/1/1992Call Number: JG/ 153Format: Cass A & BProducers: Judy GerberCollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
African American Lesbian Gay Alliance and Atlanta Lesbian Gay Pride Committee discussion of Black Gay identity and how it pertains to education and impact on the gay rights movement; Jeff Graham of ACT UP, Duncan Teague of ALGPC, Shelley Robbins and Stan Moadley on events happening at the 1992 Atlanta Gay pride celebration
Connexions: Sexuality in Mind and Body Connexions: Sexuality in Mind and Body
Publisher: Peoples Translation ServicesYear: 1992Volume Number: No. 38Format: PeriodicalCollection: Connexions
Focuses on how female sexuality is constructed and confined by patriarchy.
Connexions: Women in Political Movements Connexions: Women in Political Movements
Publisher: Peoples Translation ServicesYear: 1992Volume Number: No. 39Format: PeriodicalCollection: Connexions
Focuses on women in politics primarily in Latin America. It features articles on the Latin American lesbian experience, environmentalism, the Trujillo dictatorship, politics, radio shows, and sexual violence.
Connexions: The Differences Between Us Connexions: The Differences Between Us
Publisher: Peoples Translation ServicesYear: 1992Volume Number: No. 40Format: PeriodicalCollection: Connexions
Contributors focuson on heightening understanding among women globally by sharing stories and building solidarity.
Off Our Backs: A Women's Newsjournal Off Our Backs: A Women's Newsjournal
Publisher: Off Our Backs CollectiveYear: 1992Volume Number: Vol. 22-1 JanuaryFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Feminist and Lesbian Politics: Monographs-Periodicals-Articles
Cover Story: 1992 When Will It End?; Inside this Issue: "100 million missing"; "Canada to test RU486"; "Why Women Don't Quit Jobs Over Sexual Harrassment"; more