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In terms of of logistics, how the evening will go, im going to talk a little bit about the topic. Im going to say a few words about my own research, how i came to pursue a topic in civil rights history, and then were also going to talk about a document that i had you read before coming to class, the plan of delano, and were also going to talk a little about your oral histories. Thats sort of the way that the next hour or so will progress. And i want to start off with things i hope you will take away from the course of the evening. And im going to be argumentive and try to be bold in my statements. I would definitely say as a historian that when we study the delano grape strike that it is one of the most significant, important, labor and Civil Rights Movements for not only mexican americans, latinos, but also filipino americans in the 20th century. Some might even take it a step further and say that the united farm workers conducted the most successful boycott in all of u. S. Labor hist
Teacher. He was born in nevada county. He is the grandson of cornish hard rock gold miners. He is also the author of distant horizon, documents from the 19th century american west. Illuminated the also, the Award Winning sierra story. You can find it in our stores night as well. Store tonight as well. This was just published this year, it is amazing. Members can i get 20 off the books. It is dont have a copy of either, i suggest you grab them and get them signed by gary. The value will skyrocket afterwards. If you want a more complete biography or to learn more about the book, go on his website. He is a lovely person, it is such a treat. His stories, the way they tell them it are really compelling. Also, to let you know, think of your russians, there will be a q a portion. Cspan is here tonight. It is really important you go to the mic and ask the question. Now i will hand it over to him right now. Thank you, gary. Gary thank you for the lovely interaction introduction. I spoke it once
Teacher. He was born in nevada county. He is the grandson of cornish hard rock gold miners. He is also the author of distant horizon, documents from the 19th century american west. Illuminated the also, the Award Winning sierra story. You can find it in our stores night as well. Store tonight as well. This was just published this year, it is amazing. Members can i get 20 off the books. It is dont have a copy of either, i suggest you grab them and get them signed by gary. The value will skyrocket afterwards. If you want a more complete biography or to learn more about the book, go on his website. He is a lovely person, it is such a treat. His stories, the way they tell them it are really compelling. Also, to let you know, think of your russians, there will be a q a portion. Cspan is here tonight. It is really important you go to the mic and ask the question. Now i will hand it over to him right now. Thank you, gary. Gary thank you for the lovely interaction introduction. I spoke it once