A history of Christopher Columbus and the impact of his arrival in America. What is colonialism and how does it continue as a basic premise of our society? This program will explore what the story is really about. It looks at the major impact on native peoples and on African Americans through the legacy of slavery. How does racism today stem from this colonialist philosophy and experience? Guests include local historian Bill Bigelow, local artist damali ayo, Roberto Mukaro Borrero of the United Confederation of Taino People, educator Karen Salazar and Joseph Quinones formerly of AIM.
Produced by Carlos Chavez
Co-produced by Juan Chavez
For more information visit:
Bartalome' de las Casas - http://www.columbia.edu/acis/ets/CCREAD/lascasas.htm
Columbus Log - http://everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=523800
United Confederation of Taino People - http://www.uctp.org/
Rethinking Schools - http://www.rethinkingschools.org/index.shtml
damali ayo - http://www.damaliayo.com/
A Peoples History of the United States - http://www.historyisaweapon.com/zinnapeopleshistory.html
Divine Forces Radio - http://www.divineforces.org/
Urban Xic - http://www.urbanxic.com/home.html
Books:
A People's History of America by Howard Zinn
Rethinking Columbus by Bill Bigelow
Columbus: His Enterprise by Hans Koning
American Holocaust by David E Stannard
A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies by Bartolome' de las Casas
Harvest of Empire by Juan Gonzales
Native America, Discovered and Conquered by Robert J. Miller