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Larry Itliong and the Great Delano Grape Strike
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Length:
43 minutes
Released:
Feb 13, 2020
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Podcast episode
Description
At 15, Larry Itliong came to America with a dream. His plans changed when he learned the truth about his new home. In 1965, he led Filipino farmworkers in a historic fight for their rights.To learn more about the book Journey for Justice: The Life of Larry Itliong and other works mentioned in this episode, visit the episode show page on LongDistanceRadio.com.Watch our trip to Delano on Long Distance TV.Support our work.CREDITS:This episode was written, edited, mixed, and hosted by Paola Mardo. Long Distance is produced by Paola Mardo and Patrick Epino. Long Distance TV is directed, edited, shot, and produced by Patrick Epino, and hosted, written, and produced by Paola Mardo.This season of Long Distance is produced with support from PRX and the Google Podcasts creator program, donors on PayPal, and Patreon members, supporters, and ambassadors. Music in this episode is by Blue Dot Sessions. Theme Song is by C. Light and the Prisms.Special thanks to Gayle Romasanta, Paloma Concordia, Marissa Aroy, John Armington, Dillon Delvo and Debra Louie of Little Manila Rising, and Samanta Helou Hernandez.
Released:
Feb 13, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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