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Advocacy Urban Life
  • Charlotte Towle

    Tribute to Charlotte Towle

    1967

    Tribute to Charlotte Towle with Ner Littner, Pearl Rosenzweig, Alan Wade and Dame Eileen Younghusband.

  • Sally Trench discusses her book “Bury Me in My Boots” ; part 2

    1968

    Humanitarian and author Sally Trench discusses her book “Bury Me in My Boots,” her work with the homeless communities in England, her journeys, and her belief in self-help with Studs Terkel. Both Trench and Terkel read an excerpt from Trench’s book “Bury Me in My Boots.”

  • Sally Trench discusses her book “Bury Me in My Boots” ; part 1

    1968

    Humanitarian and author Sally Trench discusses her book “Bury Me in My Boots,” her work with the homeless communities in England, her journeys, and her belief in self-help with Studs Terkel. Terkel reads an excerpt from Trench’s book “Bury Me in My Boots.”

  • Mike Chosa discusses the struggles of Native Americans

    Jun. 17, 1971

    Mike Chosa discusses the struggles of Native Americans, namely poverty, during the protests at Belmont Yacht Harbor. Includes the recitation of an unknown poem about Native Americans. Includes Buffy Sainte-Marie's songs "Now That the Buffalo's Gone" and "My Country Tis' of Thy People You're Dying." Includes an interview of John Tortes "Chief" Meyers. Includes the reading of a Chicago Daily News article about the Native American occupation of Belmont Yacht Harbor.

  • Jonathan Kozol

    Jonathan Kozol reads from and discusses his book "Rachel and Her Children: Homeless Families in America"

    Jan. 16, 1989

    The people living at the Martinique feel as though they are a toxic waste substance being compressed in the density living quarters, explains Jonathan Kozol. Rachel of Kozol's book, "Rachel and Her Children: Homeless Families in America" said people don't want to see them. Refering to the song, "We are the World, " Rachel also asks how come people care so much for people they can't see? "We are the world, " says Rachel. "We live here, too".

  • John A. McDermott and Sister Mary Peters

    John A. McDermott and Sister Mary Peter discuss Catholic Church's Participation in Civil Rights Movement

    Sep. 15, 1965

    John A. McDermott and Sister Mary Peters discuss Catholic Church's Participation in Civil Rights Movement. Includes interview with unknown Catholic man opposed to nuns' and priests' involvement. Includes song "It Isn't Nice" by Judy Collins.

  • Jimmy discusses work ethic and dreams; Carolyn and May Rose discuss daily life, and worries; part 2

    1968

    Jimmy discusses work ethic and pride. High school students Carolyn and May Rose describe a typical day, future plans and worries. All talk about what the world would look like if they were God. Part 2

  • Interviewing students Marvin Jackson, David Furey and Debbie Mooney about their upcoming participation in the May 8th peace march in Chicago

    Apr. 25, 1983
  • Interviewing Jessie Binford ; part 4

    Jul. 1, 1963
  • Interviewing Jessie Binford ; part 3

    Jul. 1, 1963
  • Interviewing Jessie Binford ; part 2

    Jul. 1, 1963
  • Jessie F. (Florence) Binford

    Interviewing Jessie Binford ; part 1

    Jul. 1, 1963
  • Interviewing Chicago political activists Leon Despres, Dick Simpson and Nancy Jefferson

    Feb. 9, 1977
  • Interview with Mary Hollis and Sandra Maxwell

    Jul. 9, 1993

    Interviewing Mary Hollis and Sandra Maxwell, members of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN).

  • Interview with Gale Cincotta and Tom Fox

    Jun. 1, 1983

    Interviewing Gale Cincotta of National People's Action, a community activist organization working on issues of housing and employment, and Tom Fox.

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