Nephtalí De León oral history interview

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Abstract

This interview features Nephtalí De León, an artist, poet, writer and civic activist. He talks Aztec history and Aztlán (the southwestern United States of America prior to the European conquest.) De León discusses his involvement in civil rights, protests, and education. In particular he discusses the Brown Berets, La Raza Unida Party, La Voz de los Llanos (his newspaper), He reminisces about using his voice as a publisher, artist, and poet to contribute to the enlightenment of the public. De León is still actively working on indigenous rights, the immigration issue, and equality.