Tag Archives: U. Roberto Romano

A Child’s Story through His Lens: In Memoriam of Robin Romano

Posted on November 22, 2013 by Norma Flores López, Director of the Children in the Fields Campaign

It has been three weeks since we lost a dear friend and powerful advocate, U. Roberto Romano — better known to those who loved him as Robin. Robin used his talents to help shine a light on the most vulnerable … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving 2010: Marking the 50th Anniversary of Harvest of Shame

Posted on November 24, 2010 by AFOP

This Thanksgiving Day marks the 50th Anniversary of Edward Murrow’s haunting documentary Harvest of Shame. For the first time, Americans across the country were literally and visually digesting the fruits and vegetables of an unjust labor system. Murrow’s images captured … Continue reading →

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La Cosecha/The Harvest Illuminates the Dangers of Child labor in Agriculture at Special Screening on Capitol Hill

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Meriel Shire, AFOP's Program Associate

The voices of America’s farmworker children rang out across Capitol Hill last week at a film screening I attended hosted by Congresswoman Lucille Roybal-Allard of California. The event featured a selection of scenes from La Cosecha/The Harvest, the latest documentary … Continue reading →

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