Episode 34: Navajo Organizing in Farmington 1974

Wósdéé Podcast

In this episode I talk to Rodney Barker, the author of the Broken Circle. His book details the events during the summer of 1974 in Farmington, NM. In 1974, three Navajo men, Herman Dodge Benally, John Earl Harvey, and David Ignacio were murdered by white teens. From April to June, Navajo organizers strategized and implemented actions to oppose the racism in Farmington. In this episode we cover the events from Barker’s perspective and the information he gained from his interviews. Thank you to Rodney Barker for his time. Thank you for listening.

Helpful Links:
Rodney Barker Website:
www.rodneybarkerauthor.com/the-broken-circle

Additional Historical Links:
libguides.sanjuancollege.edu/ld.php?con…d=42943475
libguides.sanjuancollege.edu/c.php?g=79…&p=5747558
files.eric.ed.gov/fulltext/ED132236.pdf