Chicano poet Abelardo "Lalo" Delgado, speaking in both Spanish and English, talks about his family and upbringing in Texas. Delgado talks about who influenced his poetry, his beginnings as a poet, and his mother's influence. Delgado explains the emphasis of his poetry and talks about other writers he believes are influential. He reads from his book, "Stupid America." Delgado is interviewed by Michigan State University Librarian Diana Rivera for the Mexican voices--Michigan lives oral history series.
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