Racism. – Page 6 – Pacifica Radio Archives

Democracy Now! February 19, 1999

Jasper; Woodfox; Interview about Herman Wallace |(14 Minutes) Jasper Today is the third day of the murder trial of white supremist John William King, accused of dragging an African American man to death behind a pickup truck. Yesterday, a former fellow inmate of King’s testified that King had vowed in prison that he would kidnap…

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D.W.B.-Driving While Black

D.W.B. Driving While Black –and other associated phenomena. African Americans compose 14% of the American population, but some studies indicate that African americans account for as many as 73% of all routine stops by traffic officers. This constitutes a perpetual assault on the dignity of law abiding citizens. And by extrapolation, this ratio vividly suggests…

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Democracy Now! October 12, 1998

Racist Mascots;Indigenous Solidarity |(33 Minutes) Racist Mascots Indigenous Hondurans are sentencing Christopher Columbus for crimes against indigenous Americans in a mock trial. Some 1000 Indians blocked access to Mayan ruins and other tourist sites this weekend as part of the protests leading up to Columbus day. US activists are holding demonstrations marking Indigenous Peoples Day.…

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Democracy Now! September 21, 1998

Death of Environmentalist in California; White Releases Report on Race Relations |(14 Minutes) Death of Evironmentalist in California David Chain, 24, a member of the radical environmental group Earth First was killed by a fallen tree Thursday in the grizzly Creek Forest during a protest against logging in private land. GUEST: Kerry was with David…

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Democracy Now! September 19, 1997

Cuba Bombings; University of Texas; Nuclear Waste Dump |(14 Minutes) Cuba Bombing The Cuban government arrested a Salvadoran man in connection with a series of bombings that have rocked Cuba’s tourist trade. The Cuban government has blamed forces in the United States for the attacks. GUEST: Michael O’Heaney, of the human rights group Global Exchange.…

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Democracy Now! September 24, 1998

Racist Float; Government Pries into Women’s Sex Lives |(14 minutes) Racist Float The murder of James Byrd Jr. in Jasper, Texas earlier this year remains a graphic reminder of the race-based crimes that continue to be committed in this country. The murder was reenacted this past labor day, by white men in blackface in a…

August 24, 2025

Democracy Now! August 29, 1997

Police and Racism; David Bradley |(33 Minutes) Police and Racism Update on Abner Louima police brutality case. Thousands expected to march in New York to protest the police beating. Discussion on racism within the NYPD. GUEST: David Sears, reporter Pacifica Radio-WBAI. GUEST: Stephen M. Zanowic, US Marshall’s Service Deputy. GUEST: Mathew Fogg, Supervisory Inspector with…

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Democracy Now! January 15, 1999

Profile of Wisconsin House Prosecutor; Feminists Offer Alternative Trial; A Look at Controversial Conservative Group’s Republican Members |Profile of Wisconsin House Prosecutor Opening the case against the President was Representative James SEnsenbrenner (R-WI), one of the wealthiest men in the House. He is heir to the Kimberley-Clark paper and cellulose fortune, an dhis great-grandfather invented…

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Democracy Now! January 18, 1999

KKK Cancels MLK Day Rally; Why I Oppose the War in Vietnam |KKK Cancels MLK Day Rally More than 300 people assembled Sat. on the Capitol steps in Madison, WI. They gathered together to affirm the legacy of Dr. King’s dream and to celebrate his life. The KKK had planned to rally on the capitol…

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Democracy Now! December 22, 1998

Trent Lott and Bob Barr – Coucil of Conservative Citizens |(14 Minutes) Trent Lott and Bob Barr – Coucil of Conservative Citizens With threats of more revelations on the sex lives of Congressmen, Democracy Now exposes who else they are in bed with. A look at Representative Bob Barr and Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott…

August 24, 2025