Torres, Emma; Rios, Jorge (interviewee/facilitator). Yuma County Main Library, 2010-01-23T14:30:00

File — Interview-ID: MBY006145

Interview Description

Facilitator, Jorge Rios (24) interviews Emma Torres (52) about her experiences in farmworking, her involvement in the United Farm Workers and the Cesar Chavez movement, and her education and work today.

Facilitator Subject Log

00:53 Emma talks about Campesinos Sin Fronteras, of which she is the founder and Executive Director. CSF advocates for farmworkers.

02:23 Emma talks about her childhood as a migrant farmworker, and her inspiration for becoming involved in farmworker's rights.

13:38 Emma talks about becoming involved with the Cesar Chavez movement and the United Farm Workers (UFW).

26:53 Emma left the strike at 17 years old after being put in jail. She talks about her life thereafter, focusing on her experience as a single mother and her education.

37:18 Emma hopes to take CSF to higher level and also hopes to further pursue her education.