1968: A Closer Look At Its Impact, featuring Guadalupe Castillo, Gregory McNamee, Ted Warmbrand and Barbea Williams.
October 2, 2018, Special Collections, The University of Arizona Libraries
From the UA News Service:
International and national issues hit home hard in 1968. The war in Vietnam escalated, the draft was in full swing and many cities and college campuses felt the political and racial tensions rising. Join us for a panel discussion with activists, teachers, musicians and writers who remember 1968 and explore topics including the arts, the conflicts and everyday life. Learn about the impact that “Desert Solitaire: A Season in the Wilderness” – Edward Abbey’s autobiographical work published in 1968 – had on this country and the broader world. Hear stories about what life was like in Tucson for women and people of color during this pivotal year. Remember some of the popular protest music with local troubadour Ted Warmbrand.
Panelists:
Guadalupe Castillo: Retired Chican@ Studies educator, community organizer and activist.
Ted Warmbrand: Music historian, folksinger, storyteller, activist, and concert promoter.
Barbea Williams: Dance educator, founder and director of the Barbea Williams Performing Company, adjunct lecturer in the UA School of Dance.
Gregory McNamee: Tucson based author and adjunct lecturer, Eller School of Management.
