Historical Perspective of Racism in Santa Cruz

Posted by Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn | Aug 17, 2020 | Education, Exploring Monterey Bay, Politics | 0

Exploring Monterey Bay from KSQD

Historical Perspective of Racism in Santa Cruz

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Many of us are grappling with the issues of racism. What is the personal and community impact? Exploring Santa Cruz’ host Mathilde Rand speaks with Sandy Lydon, retired history faculty member of Cabrillo College and teacher for 59 years. The focus of the conversation is on agricultural workers. What does history tell us and how can it help our understanding of racism in our region?

About The Author

Mathilde Rand and Laurie Corn

Mathilde Rand: December of 2008, I became part of the First Person Singular Team at KUSP (at that point we were five). During the last months of KUSP in 2016, I was the last hold-out. Now I am providing the same 2-minute program at KSQD, Community Radio, because I wholeheartedly believe in giving community members a voice. I am also the treasurer at KSQD. LAURIE CORN: I am attracted to the process of reducing a meaningful story or opinion to 90 seconds. I am a writer, so editing and honing a piece is a special love of mine. I have joined Mathilde Rand as co-producer of First Person Singular, and I encourage you to share your commentary on the air. This is community radio at its best.