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- Dr. Ruben Martinez, director of the Julian Samora Research Institute at Michigan State University, and MSU professor Daniel Vélez Ortiz, deliver a talk entitled "Latino auto workers : from the margin to the core." Martinez describes their research project which looks at auto workers of Latino heritage, their transition from migrant and seasonal work to industrial jobs, and the dramatic rise in their standard of living. Ortiz talks about what brought Latinos to Michigan, their experiences, association with the United Auto Workers, participation in the Flint Sit-down strike, how they maintained their cultural heritage, and how auto industry jobs came to successive generations. They answer questions from the audience. The speakers are introduced by MSU Professor John P. Beck. Part of the "Our Daily Work/Our Daily Lives" Brown Bag series sponsored by the MSU School of Human Resources and Labor Relations, the MSU Museum, and cosponsored by Chicano/Latino Studies, the Julian Samora Research Institute, and the Lansing Stewardship Community/Motorcities - The Automobile National Heritage Area. Part of Project 60/50. Held at the MSU Museum.
- Date Issued:
- 2014-11-14T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Rosa Morales hosts Michigan State University's Chicano History Month Read-In. Diana Rivera reads from Manuel Ramos' "Luis Montez Mystery Series." Eighth grade student Clinton Mireles reads four original poems. Sheila Contreras reads several selections of poetry and prose. Rudy Hernandez reads Nick Vacca's "Message to the People." Herminia Ortega reads a selection by L.A. Cris X from an anthology of Chicano literature titled "Infinite Divisions." Rudy Ramos reads Gary Soto's memoir "Living Up the Street." Rosa Morales reads the poetry of Octavio Paz in both Spanish and English. Dionicio Valdes reads from "Adventures of the Chicano Kid" by Max Martinez. Selections read are all held in the Cesar E. Chavez Collection at the MSU Library. The read-in was coordinated by Tama Hamilton-Wray and Diana Rivera.
- Date Issued:
- 2003-02-24T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
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- Dr. Rodolfo Acuña talks about his pioneering effort starting the first Chicano Studies department at California State University, Northridge. Acuña reflects on his teaching career, his research, and writings about cultures in conflict. He talks about writing several books including "Occupied America: A History of Chicanos" and "Corridors of Migration." Acuña describes personal experiences that contributed to his radicalization. He criticizes academic and government policies which have denied Chicanos access to education and opportunity. He describes his research methods and the purpose of his histories, his emphasis on Chicano studies, and prospects for the future of Chicano studies. Acuña is interviewed by Michigan State University professor Dionicio N. Valdés.
- Date Issued:
- 2008-02-22T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection
- Description:
- Andres G. Guerrero, author of "A Chicano Theology," reminisces about his childhood in east Texas, his family and his education, and describes his personal evolution and awakening as a community organizer and teacher working with the poor in the Saginaw, MI Diocese. Guerrero, who holds a doctorate in theology, says that most religions are Euro-centric and do not account for a "native way" of thinking and he challenges all religious institutions to simply "teach love". Guerrero also discusses his book and suggests areas for further study in leadership, organizing, and managing power for the benefit of the entire Chicano Latino community and not just the few. Guerrero is interviewed by Michigan State University Librarian Diana Rivera for the "Mexican Voices - Michigan Lives" oral history series.
- Date Issued:
- 2013-11-08T00:00:00Z
- Data Provider:
- Michigan State University. Libraries
- Collection:
- G. Robert Vincent Voice Library Collection