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Human Rights Oral History Project
Interview with María Elena Alpízar
Miami, Florida, April 24, 2013
Interview 5312.0006
Interviewed by Julio Estorino
Recorded by Javier Carrion
Outline by Julio Estorino and Nancy Cermeño
Interview with María Elena Alpízar, who introduced the Damas de Blanco (Ladies in White) on May 22, 2003, in an article she wrote as an independent journalist. She not only named the organization, but also marched with the female relatives of jailed dissidents. Although Alpízar was not related to any of the dissidents, she sympathized with their cause, being a dissident herself who was jailed several times for opposing the communist regimen since the 1960s. She also worked as an independent journalist for the Grupo Decoro. She immigrated to the United States at age 65 and continues to support Cuban dissidents.
This interview forms part of the Human Rights Oral History Project (HROHP) of the Cuban Heritage Collection, University of Miami Libraries. The Project aims to capture the testimonies of Cuban dissidents. In its first phase, HROHP focuses on the Black Spring of 2003 when the Cuban government arrested 75 activists. Interviews were conducted with a number of the dissidents who served time in prison as part of the Grupo de los 75 (Group of the 75) and with members of the Damas de Blanco (Ladies in White), an organization of the wives, mothers, daughters, and other female relatives of jailed dissidents. The Human Rights Oral History Project was launched in 2013 with funding from the Marlins Foundation.
This oral history expresses the views, memories and opinions of the interviewee. It does not represent the viewpoints of the University of Miami, its officers, agents, employees, or volunteers. The University of Miami makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any information contained in the interview and expressly disclaims any liability therefor.
Copyright to this interview lies with the University of Miami. It may not be reproduced, retransmitted, published, distributed, or broadcast without the permission of the Cuban Heritage Collection. For information about obtaining copies or to request permission to publish any part of this interview, please contact the Cuban Heritage Collection at chc@miami.edu.
The following outline is written in Spanish, as the original interview was conducted. María Elena Alpízar 2
April 24, 2013
INTERVIEW OUTLINE
Part 1
− 00:00:40 - Fecha y lugar de nacimiento.
− 00:02:10 - ¿Cómo era su familia? Procedencia política.
− 00:03:59 - ¿Cómo los afecta el triunfo de la revolución?
− 00:09:05 - La cuestión racial. Los negros y el nuevo régimen. Playa Girón... ¿por qué la arrestan?
− 00:15:01 - La oposición activa.
− 00:18:00 - Arrestada de nuevo en 1967. Matrimonio.
− 00:26:32 - Hijos. Encontrando trabajo. Regreso a la oposición.
− 00:33:47 - Acusada de juego ilegal 1989.
− 00:37:04 - ¿Cómo te sentías ser tratada como in delínquete dentro de una cárcel.
− 00:41:07 - ¿Cuándo saliste de esa cárcel? La vida después como opositora, madre, y periodista.
Part 2
− 00:00:18 - ¿Cuándo se fueron tus hijos de Cuba?
− 00:09:19 - ¿Te arrepientes haber pagado 25 años de separación de tus hijos? Paso para el exilio y la reunión.
− 00:19:17 - El Movimiento Nacional de Resistencia Pedro Luis Boitel. El Grupo Decoro. Periodismo independiente. Radio Martí y otras emisoras.
− 00:20:02 - La reacción de tus vecinos a tu periodismo independiente.
− 00:22:54 - Represión en Villa Clara y Placeta.
− 00:23:52 - Actividad opositora en la parte central de Cuba. Los Antúnez. Guillermo Fariñas.
− 00:26:43 - La Primavera Negra y Las Damas de Blanco. María Elena Alpízar 3
April 24, 2013
− 00:31:06 - Su creación del nombre “Las Damas de Blanco.” ¿Cómo adoptan el nombre?
− 00:37:12 - Represión en contra de opositores. Arrestada y suelta en el monte...
− 00:43:01 - ¿Va a ser libre Cuba?
− 00:44:39 - ¿Cual ha sido tu impresión del exilio cubano?
− 00:45:19 - ¿Qué te parece los Estados Unidos hoy?
− 00:47:57 - ¿Qué le hace falta a la oposición cubana, dentro y fuera?
− 00:49:00 - Mensaje personal
− 00:50:33 - Mensaje a los cubanos.
Object Description
| Title | Interview with María Elena Alpízar |
| Interviewee | Alpízar, María Elena |
| Interviewer | Estorino, Julio, 1943- |
| Videographer | Carrión, Javier |
| Summary | Interview with María Elena Alpízar, an independent journalist who wrote an article in May 2003 introducing the Damas de Blanco. She also marched with the female relatives of jailed dissidents and continues to support Cuban dissidents following her immigration to the United States. |
| Subject |
Human rights -- Cuba Protest movements -- Cuba Damas de Blanco (Group) |
| Genre |
Video recordings Oral histories (document genres) |
| Physical Description | 2 streaming videos (46:55 min., 51:57 min.); 1 PDF, 3 pages |
| Language | spa |
| Interview Date | 2013-04-24 |
| Interview Location | Miami (Fla.) |
| Publication Date | 2013-09 |
| Publication Place | Coral Gables (Fla.) |
| Repository | University of Miami. Library. Cuban Heritage Collection |
| Collection Title | Human Rights Oral History Project |
| Collection No. | CHC5312 |
| Project Description | Interviewed as part of the Human Rights Oral History Project (HROHP) of the Cuban Heritage Collection, University of Miami Libraries. |
| Sponsor | This interview was made possible with a gift from the Marlins Foundation. |
| Rights | Copyright to this interview is held by the University of Miami. It may not be reproduced, retransmitted, published, distributed, or broadcast without the permission of the Cuban Heritage Collection. For information about obtaining copies or to request permission to publish any part of this interview, please contact the Cuban Heritage Collection at chc@miami.edu. For additional information, please visit: http://merrick.library.miami.edu/digitalprojects/copyright.html |
| Standardized Rights Statement | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ |
| Availability | DVD copies are available for viewing in the CHC Reading Room. |
| Object ID | chc5312000006 |
| Interview No. | CHC5312.0006 |
| Type | Moving Image |
| Format | video/mp4; application/pdf |
Description
| Title | Interview Outline |
| Object ID | chc5312000006 |
| Digital ID | chc5312000006 |
| Full Text | Human Rights Oral History Project Interview with María Elena Alpízar Miami, Florida, April 24, 2013 Interview 5312.0006 Interviewed by Julio Estorino Recorded by Javier Carrion Outline by Julio Estorino and Nancy Cermeño Interview with María Elena Alpízar, who introduced the Damas de Blanco (Ladies in White) on May 22, 2003, in an article she wrote as an independent journalist. She not only named the organization, but also marched with the female relatives of jailed dissidents. Although Alpízar was not related to any of the dissidents, she sympathized with their cause, being a dissident herself who was jailed several times for opposing the communist regimen since the 1960s. She also worked as an independent journalist for the Grupo Decoro. She immigrated to the United States at age 65 and continues to support Cuban dissidents. This interview forms part of the Human Rights Oral History Project (HROHP) of the Cuban Heritage Collection, University of Miami Libraries. The Project aims to capture the testimonies of Cuban dissidents. In its first phase, HROHP focuses on the Black Spring of 2003 when the Cuban government arrested 75 activists. Interviews were conducted with a number of the dissidents who served time in prison as part of the Grupo de los 75 (Group of the 75) and with members of the Damas de Blanco (Ladies in White), an organization of the wives, mothers, daughters, and other female relatives of jailed dissidents. The Human Rights Oral History Project was launched in 2013 with funding from the Marlins Foundation. This oral history expresses the views, memories and opinions of the interviewee. It does not represent the viewpoints of the University of Miami, its officers, agents, employees, or volunteers. The University of Miami makes no warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any information contained in the interview and expressly disclaims any liability therefor. Copyright to this interview lies with the University of Miami. It may not be reproduced, retransmitted, published, distributed, or broadcast without the permission of the Cuban Heritage Collection. For information about obtaining copies or to request permission to publish any part of this interview, please contact the Cuban Heritage Collection at chc@miami.edu. The following outline is written in Spanish, as the original interview was conducted. María Elena Alpízar 2 April 24, 2013 INTERVIEW OUTLINE Part 1 − 00:00:40 - Fecha y lugar de nacimiento. − 00:02:10 - ¿Cómo era su familia? Procedencia política. − 00:03:59 - ¿Cómo los afecta el triunfo de la revolución? − 00:09:05 - La cuestión racial. Los negros y el nuevo régimen. Playa Girón... ¿por qué la arrestan? − 00:15:01 - La oposición activa. − 00:18:00 - Arrestada de nuevo en 1967. Matrimonio. − 00:26:32 - Hijos. Encontrando trabajo. Regreso a la oposición. − 00:33:47 - Acusada de juego ilegal 1989. − 00:37:04 - ¿Cómo te sentías ser tratada como in delínquete dentro de una cárcel. − 00:41:07 - ¿Cuándo saliste de esa cárcel? La vida después como opositora, madre, y periodista. Part 2 − 00:00:18 - ¿Cuándo se fueron tus hijos de Cuba? − 00:09:19 - ¿Te arrepientes haber pagado 25 años de separación de tus hijos? Paso para el exilio y la reunión. − 00:19:17 - El Movimiento Nacional de Resistencia Pedro Luis Boitel. El Grupo Decoro. Periodismo independiente. Radio Martí y otras emisoras. − 00:20:02 - La reacción de tus vecinos a tu periodismo independiente. − 00:22:54 - Represión en Villa Clara y Placeta. − 00:23:52 - Actividad opositora en la parte central de Cuba. Los Antúnez. Guillermo Fariñas. − 00:26:43 - La Primavera Negra y Las Damas de Blanco. María Elena Alpízar 3 April 24, 2013 − 00:31:06 - Su creación del nombre “Las Damas de Blanco.” ¿Cómo adoptan el nombre? − 00:37:12 - Represión en contra de opositores. Arrestada y suelta en el monte... − 00:43:01 - ¿Va a ser libre Cuba? − 00:44:39 - ¿Cual ha sido tu impresión del exilio cubano? − 00:45:19 - ¿Qué te parece los Estados Unidos hoy? − 00:47:57 - ¿Qué le hace falta a la oposición cubana, dentro y fuera? − 00:49:00 - Mensaje personal − 00:50:33 - Mensaje a los cubanos. |
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