The program is divided into 3 sections. It begins with a chronology of the events around the murders and disappearances of Atlanta’s youth since 1979. The psychological effects of the murders on the children in Atlanta’s communities is discussed. And the final section explores some of the theories around who is responsible for the murders.
Actuality is provided by two of the mothers of the slain children: Venus Taylor and Camille Bell; political activists Dick Gregory and Angela Davis, and Stanford University psychologist Irvin Brown. There is also a poem by Ntozake Shange.
Produced by Damali Cruz and Khensu-RA. Technical assistance was provided by Kevin Vance. Originally aired on the Behind The News hour, and this recording includes the announcer from that program and a musical break.
The murders of the children in Atlanta / produced by Damali Cruz and Khensu-Ra
PRA Archive #:
AZ0560
Date Recorded On:
April 1981
Date Broadcast On:
KPFA, April 29, 1981
Item Duration:
1 reel (27 min.) : 7 1/2 ips, stereo.
Total Duration (All Reels):
RESTRICTED. Permissions, licensing requests, Curriculum Initiative, Campus Campaign and all other inquiries should be directed to: Mark Torres, Archives Director, 800-735-0230, Mark@PacificaRadioArchives.org
Availability Notice:
This recording has been digitally preserved as part of Pacifica’s American Women Making History and Culture: 1963-1982 grant preservation project, and is available for research and reference . Please contact the archives via telephone: 818-506-1077 or email: americanwomen at pacificaradioarchives dot org for information on how to obtain a copy of this program. Thank you.
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- PRA Archive #: AZ0560
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- Program: The murders of the children in Atlanta / produced by Damali Cruz and Khensu-Ra
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RESTRICTED. Permissions, licensing requests, Curriculum Initiative, Campus Campaign and all other inquiries should be directed to: Mark Torres, Archives Director, 800-735-0230, Mark@PacificaRadioArchives.org
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- Distributor: Los Angeles : Pacifica Radio Archive, 1981.
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- Producer: Damali Cruz
- Producer: Khensu-Ra
- Speaker: Venus Taylor
- Speaker: Camille Bell
- Audio Assistant: Kevin Vance