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Xican@

Politics and culture that reflect the movement for self-determination and civil rights of peoples with roots from Aztlan to Mexico, from the agricultural fields to the urban centers of major cities.

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Cointelpro's Attacks Against The Chicano Movement Cointelpro's Attacks Against The Chicano Movement
Publisher: Freedom ArchivesCollection: Xican@
COINTELPRO may not be a well-understood acronym but its meaning and continuing impact are absolutely central to understanding the government’s wars and repression against progressive movements. COINTELPRO represents the state’s strategy to prevent movements and communities from overturning white supremacy and creating racial justice. COINTELPRO is both a formal program of the FBI and a term frequently used to describe a conspiracy among government agencies—local, state, and federal—to destroy movements for self-determination and liberation for Black, Brown, Asian, and Indigenous struggles, as well as mount an institutionalized attack against allies of these movements and other progressive organizations.
Machismo in La Raza Machismo in La Raza
Format: mp3Collection: Xican@
Evelina Alarcon speaks about how machismo functions in La Raza and how society perpetuates machismo. Taken from CD 826.
The leadership of women in La Raza Unida The leadership of women in La Raza Unida
Format: mp3Collection: Xican@
Evelina Alarcon speaks about how women have been taking more substantial leadership roles to combat sexism while simultaneously making La Raza Unida stronger. Taken from CD 826.
Ramsey Muniz on Democratic and Republican Parties Ramsey Muniz on Democratic and Republican Parties
Format: mp3Collection: Xican@
Ramsey Muniz, the first Chicano Candidate for governor in the state of Texas, gives his insight as to how he views both the Democratic and Republican parties as one animal with two heads. He also gives examples of how previous Mexican American Democratic leaders controlled Latino supporters. Clip is in Spanish. Taken from CD 827.
Ramsey Muniz on Cesar Chavez Ramsey Muniz on Cesar Chavez
Format: mp3Collection: Xican@
Ramsey Muniz, the first Chicano Candidate for governor in the state of Texas, gives his opinion on Cesar Chavez s connection to Democratic party. As a nominee for La Raza Unida, Muniz describes his party s relationship with the United Farm Workers, and how he feels about Cesar Chavez s political strategies and affiliations. Clip is in Spanish. Taken from CD 827.
Ramsey Muniz on Mexican American Political Leaders Ramsey Muniz on Mexican American Political Leaders
Format: mp3Collection: Xican@
Ramsey Muniz, the first Chicano Candidate for governor in the state of Texas, speaks out on the intentions of Mexican American political leaders in Texas. Muniz is asked about his relationship to Hector Garcia, and states that he is tired of fighting other Mexican Americans and makes it clear that his aim is to fight the Democratic and Republican parties. Taken from CD 827.