Martinez, Christine 2020-10-02
The interview begins with thoughts and reflections regarding the coronavirus pandemic. Moreover, the interview discusses Latino Lubbock’s coverage of the coronavirus pandemic. In addition, the interview discusses the origins and development of the nonprofit organization Los Hermanos Familia. The organization's goal is to provide families with experiences that promote community, family, and culture. Martinez details the organizations main programming, Vamos a Pescar, which serves thousands of participants every year. Furthermore, the interview details Martinez’s involvement in the naming of Cesar Chavez Street in Lubbock, TX, and it reflects on Martinez’s connections to Richard Chavez, Dolores Huerta, and Chicano community organizing. Lastly, the interview discusses the Adelante Awards.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Christine Martinez
Additional Parties Recorded:
Date: October 2, 2020
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Zachary Hernandez
Length: 01:51:46 (1 hour 34 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and thoughts on the Coronavirus Pandemic; Her involvement with Los Hermanos Familia; The Los Hermanos Familia fishing event; the future of the organization; How COVID has effected Los Hermanos Familia; The Adelante Awards; Cesar Chavez street; Resistance to naming a street after Cesar Chavez; Significance of the street name; Meeting Dolores Huerta
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to a CD copy in our reading room
Transcript: transcript available on dspace <https://hdl.handle.net/10605/373957 >
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