Interview with Juan J. González on April 8, 2016, Segment 8
CENTRO: 100 Puerto Ricans Oral History Project, 2013-
González addresses why the San Juan Bautista Parade remained dormant for ten years and discusses the circumstances of its rebirth. He points out two main motivators for the parade's return. One, community leaders' sense that new generations were not being taught about their Puerto Rican heritage. The parade was a way to keep continuity with the past and to maintain and pass on culture. Two, community leaders saw the parade as an opportunity to bring the entire city of Camden together in a positive celebration of itself to bolster civic pride.
Date
April 8, 2016, Date created
Interviewee
Juan J. González (lawyer)Interviewer
Elizabeth A. Burbach GallardoDuration
3m 20.0s
Location of interview
Interview Location: Camden, NJ
Language
Object Type
Moving Image
Identifier
JJG.2016.04.08.8
Related Keywords
Community, Traditions
Individuals or Organizations Mentioned
Ramona Martínez González,
San Juan Bautista ParadeRelated Places
Camden, NJ (interview location)
Related Items
Interview with Juan J. González on April 8, 2016, Segment 2, Parts 1 & 2
Citation
CENTRO: 100 Puerto Ricans Oral History Project, 2013-. Interview with Juan J. González on April 8, 2016, Segment 8: JJG.2016.04.08.8. Center for Puerto Rican Studies Library & Archives, Hunter College, CUNY. Web. 27 Jan 2021.
Use Restrictions
In Copyright - Educational Use Permitted
Rights Holder
Center for Puerto Rican Studies, Library & Archive
Repository
Center for Puerto Rican Studies, Library and Archives
