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Identifier
SalinasSimon_2012_CRP
Description
Simon Salinas, currently district 3 supervisor, describes his life as one of twelve children of migrant farm workers from San Luis Potosi, Mexico. Raised in both Texas and California following the seasons, Simon shares stories of his family during the 1950’s -70’s, focusing on issues of social injustices, education, activism and validation of the Mexican American experience. I start the interview by asking about his family background and experiences as migrant farmer workers. Simon then goes on to explain what it was like for him growing up and he shares memories of his time in school while growing up. Throughout the interview Simon refers back to how education was important to him because it is through education that he was able to start to question and think critically about everything around him. He says that through his education he was able to become an advocate for his community.
Interview Date
10-11-2012
Interviewer
Guadalupe Casco
Geographic Coverage
Salinas (Calif.)
Subjects
Chinatown (Salinas, Calif.); Mexican American families; Migrant agricultural laborers; Seasonal Farm Laborers Program; Labor camps; Discrimination; Labor movement
Type
Moving Image
Genre
Oral histories
Digital Format
video/mp4
Language
eng
Digital Collection
Chinatown Renewal Project
Repository
Archives & Special Collections of California State University, Monterey Bay
Disclaimer
These oral histories express the personal views, memories, and opinions of the interviewee. They do not represent the policy or views of California State University, Monterey Bay.
Recommended Citation
Salinas, Simon and California State University, Monterey Bay, "Interview with Simon Salinas" (2012). Chinatown Renewal Project. 19.
https://digitalcommons.csumb.edu/ohcma_chinatown/19
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