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    Revived and digitized: ‘Chicano I & II’ was a first-of-its-kind TV series

    “Chicano I & II: The Mexican American Heritage Series” aired on KNBC-TV in July of 1971 and examined history from the Chicano perspective. The program reran once in 1972, then the film reels remained untouched in a garage for 50 years.

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    Person smiling broadly wearing glasses and plaid shirt against ivy-covered wall background.By Steve Chiotakis • Nov 30, 2021 • 25m Listen

    “Chicano I & II: The Mexican American Heritage Series” aired on KNBC-TV in July of 1971 and examined history from the Chicano perspective. The program reran once in 1972, then the film reels remained untouched in a garage for 50 years. Now the show’s original host and USC have revived nine of the 20 episodes for the public to view.

    To achieve its ambitious organic waste reduction goals, the state of California is supporting local governments and hunger relief organizations starting or expanding food rescue programs.

    Students and staff at Anaheim High School voted to keep their mascot, “the Colonist,” despite accusations that it’s culturally insensitive and racist.

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    1. 0:00

      In a landfill or someone’s belly? California steps up food rescue programs

      The period between Thanksgiving and New Year is often called the “most wonderful time of the year,” and it’s also the most wasteful.

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      5 min
    2. 5:07

      ‘Chicano I & II’ was a first-of-its-kind TV series on Chicano heritage. How to watch it now

      “Chicano I & II: The Mexican American Heritage Series” aired on KNBC-TV in July of 1971 and examined history from the Chicano perspective. The program reran once in 1972, then the film reels remained untouched in a garage for 50 years. Now the show’s original host and USC have revived nine of the 20 episodes for the public to view.

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      13 min
    3. 18:20

      Anaheim High ‘Colonists’ vote to keep mascot name, despite criticism

      Students and staff at Anaheim High School voted to keep their mascot, “the Colonist,” despite accusations that it’s culturally insensitive and racist.

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      7 min
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    In this episode

    3 stories
    1. 0:005 min

      In a landfill or someone’s belly? California steps up food rescue programs

    2. 5:0713 min

      ‘Chicano I & II’ was a first-of-its-kind TV series on Chicano heritage. How to watch it now

    3. 18:207 min

      Anaheim High ‘Colonists’ vote to keep mascot name, despite criticism

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