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Recording of speech made by Bobby Seale (co-founder of the Black Panther Party and activist for the Civil Rights Movement).
Q and A after Bobby Seale speech on Cal Poly campus.
Speech by William Randolph Hearst Jr. at the Cal Poly Campus. Speaks about his grandfather and father and his personal travels. At 00:08:09 the audio drops to a very low level, almost inaudible, until 00:08:36.
[00:00:01] Explanation of the “Convocation Series†and the purpose for the series by Dr. Dale Andrews. [00:07:20] Introduction by student Fred Johnson. [00:09:08] Fred Johnson introduces Myrlie Evers. [00:14:45] Myrlie Evers begins her speech by thanking Fred Johnson and being at Cal Poly. [00:16:55] Explains the use of the title ‘For us the living’ with remarks towards her late husband Medgar Evers. [00:19:45] Reflection on the death of her husband. [00:21:08] Internal difficulties of leaving the state of Mississippi and the realization of a national problem. [00:22:29] The cancers of our society and refusing to admit there is a problem. [00:25:22] Progress and where the nation is going. [00:29:00] The constant reminder that things have not really changed. [00:30:20] The mood of moving from the 60s to the 70s and the lack of apathy. [00:34:37] Disappointment with the youth vote. [00:35:20] The discouraged feeling of leadership and the struggle of the movements. [00:39:20] “We sit back, and we do nothing until it becomes too hotâ€. [00:41:30] “What can we do?â€. [00:47:00] Being asked to run for congress. [00:50:50] Getting the young people interested. [00:52:00] Final remarks regarding ‘For us the living’ and making America a better place to live. [00:56:12] Myrlie Evers speech ends. [00:56:40] Questions and Answers with Myrlie Evers. [00:57:22] What are the most significant changes that have occurred in the evolution of the black man in Southern politics? [01:03:15] What do I think is the primary role of the Black woman in terms of furthering the cause of Blacks? [01:11:45] Do you think mass action is the most effective means of change in our society? [01:15:19] Do you feel that all minority groups should band together and fight for their right on a common ground? [01:18:37] Would you agree at least in part that Vietnam is an extension of America’s racism? [01:21:00] Can you see the time in the near future that we may respect and enjoy each other without the great barriers of race and religion that seem to be distrust and insensitivity to often today? [01:24:30] Is there a young emerging leader among the Black culture who hopes to continue where Martin Luther King left off? [01:28:52] Now that the intense racial strife of the sixties is over, do you feel that less emphasis should be applied to desegregation and more on solving urban decay and the improvement of the human environment? [01:32:57] Questions from the audience. [01:38:44] Recording ends.
Viewpoint public affairs program broadcast by KSBY-TV, channel 6, San Luis Obispo 6 p.m., Saturday, Jan 13, 1977. Host - Arthur Hapgood Guests - Robert E. Kennedy and Mary Kennedy
[00:00:01] Introduction from Public Affairs of KSBY
[00:00:29] Art Hapgood introduces topic - early days of Cal Poly, problems, and new problems with Bob and Mary Kennedy
[00:01:16] Robert talks about his and Mary's college career
[00:01:56] Mary talks about why she studied education and social science
[00:02:24] Robert talks about his early career as a journalist and when he came to Cal Poly - September 1940 - as a professor
[00:03:08] Art talks about his early career and financial struggles, Bob talks about struggling as a teacher as well
[00:04:00] Robert names early members of the Telegram-Tribune that he worked under
[00:04:14] Robert on his brief leave from teaching in order to study his master's at Stanford
[00:05:50] Robert on his part time work for Palo Alto times while studying
[00:06:28] Mary on the family's struggles during Kennedy's part time work
[00:07:00] Art walks through Robert's career and Robert makes addition
[00:08:13] Robert talks about the Voorhis family and campus in its development
[00:10:20] Robert talks about the proposed plan for a campus in Imperial Valley
[00:11:35] Robert and Mary on McPhee's driven personality and career
[00:14:12] Mary on McPhee's work ethic that he expected from his employees
[00:15:40] Robert on McPhee's impact on Cal Poly
[00:18:09] Robert on Cal Poly's present philosophy of practical knowledge
[00:20:25] Art asks whether Cal Poly should grow in the future - Robert says no
[00:23:20] Mary on the transition to living in the President's House on campus
[00:25:40] Robert and Mary on planned retirement life in Avila Beach
[00:27:01] Robert on his lack of political ambitions
[00:27:17] Art wraps up the interview
[00:28:34] End of recording
