Thursday, August 20, 2009
In Search of History: Navajo Code Talkers
Generously donated by the History Channel, this film examined how Indigenous troops used their Native language to contribute to one of the most vital roles in both World Wars. This film focused on the Navajo Code Talkers, and included a walkthrough of the exhibit Fighting For Democracy where Carl Gorman, a Navajo Code Talker, is honored.
Special guests Karina Dominguez opened the screening with poetry!
For Karina's myspace page goto http://www.myspace.com/superstarkarina
Zonnie Gorman, daughter of Carl Gorman, traveled from New Mexico to speak with us after the screening. Zonnie Gorman is a recognized historian on the Navajo Code Talkers.
Zonnie Gorman's website: http://www.zonniegorman.com/
During community news, author and activist Blase Bonpane stopped by to talk about the current situation in Honduras.
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