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Oral History Interview with Arturo Eureste, June 8, 2016

Description: Arturo Eureste was born in Waelder, TX in 1954. He comes from a family that has been politically active as his father was involved in groups like PASSO and LULAC while his brother was a member of more radical movements such as MAYO. He discusses how his family involvement encouraged him to become active in efforts like the UFW Boycott, and through MAYO and LRUP in Houston. Mr. Eureste also shares his work with the Association for the Advancement of Mexican Americans (AMMA) and his current invol… more
Date: June 8, 2016
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes 23 seconds
Creator: Enriquez, Sandra; Rodriguez, Samantha & Eureste, Arturo
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Partner: TCU Mary Couts Burnett Library
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Oral History Interview with James Aaron, June 8, 2016

Description: James Aaron was born and raised in Pleasantville, a predominately African American neighborhood in Houston, TX. After highschool, he would join the People's Party II. He discusses growing up with Carl Hampton, segregation in Houston, the community activities of the People's Party II, and how he would become the leader of the party after the Dowling Shootout. He also talks in depth about the goal and purpose of the Rainbow Coalition, which comprised of the People's Party II, the John Brown Revol… more
Date: June 8, 2016
Duration: 1 hour 21 minutes 21 seconds
Creator: Aaron, James; Enriquez, Sandra & Rodriguez, Samantha
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Partner: TCU Mary Couts Burnett Library
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Oral History Interview with Graciela Guzman Saenz, July 8, 2016

Description: Described her childhood in a working class Mexican American family, the obstacles she had to overcome to become lawyer, and her history working on both sides of the criminal justice system.
Date: July 8, 2016
Duration: 1 hour 52 minutes 51 seconds
Creator: Saenz, Graciela Guzman; Grevious, Danielle & Bobadilla, Eladio
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Partner: TCU Mary Couts Burnett Library
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Oral History Interview with Kelton D. Sams on July 8, 2016.

Description: Kelton Sams Jr. was born in Galveston in 1943. He grew up on 43rd Street close to the Palm Terrace Housing Projects North of Broadway, mostly an African American area. He attended Central High School, the historic Black School. During spring break of junior year at Central, he led a sit-in at different lunch counters on the Island. This demonstration led to the desegregation of restaurants in Galveston. Following the sit-ins, Sams led other efforts on the Island including the desegregation of a… more
Date: July 8, 2016
Duration: 1 hour 23 minutes 33 seconds
Creator: Enriquez, Sandra; Rodriguez, Samantha & Sams, Kelton D.
Item Type: Refine your search to only Video
Partner: TCU Mary Couts Burnett Library
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