Martinez, Angela 2025-04-16
This interview features Angela Martinez as she covers her years through Planned Parenthood, exploring many topics: the purpose behind Planned Parenthood, the programs they offer, how COVID-19 impacted the clinic, and the sanctuary city ordinance. Martinez briefly discusses rural woman and the lack of healthcare present for these individuals. She closes with the lessons she learned from working at Planned Parenthood that trickled into her current work and her family’s support throughout all her decisions in life.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Angela Martinez
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Date: April 16, 2025
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Kylie Kincaid
Length: 01:26:36 (1 hour 26 minutes)
Abstract
Introduction and background information; College experience; her career; Planned Parenthood; Planned Parenthood branches; the Lubbock location’s closure; COVID and reopening the Lubbock Planned Parenthood; Lubbock’s sanctuary city ordinance; Planned Parenthood’s response to the ordinance; her favorite programs; Rural healthcare and reproductive care; Closing discussion
Access Information
Original Recording Format: born digital
Recording Format Notes: patrons may listen to audio in our reading room
Transcript: transcript available on dspace
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