WPFW

  • Black women and liberation movements conference (Part 2 only)

    Listening Post: Highlights from the “Black Women and Liberation Movements” Conference, sponsored by Howard University’s Institute for the Arts and Humanities, November 8, 1979. Speaker on this reel, Frances Beal, tells of her first teacher and about the history of the SNCC and SCLC. This is reel 2 of 2, reel 1 is missing.

  • Labor fights for the ERA

    This episode of “Them and Us” is asking “Should labor unions support ERA (Equal Rights Amendment)?”. Hosts are Carmen Delle Donne and Karen Boyd. Guests are Lizzie Corban, Sarah Nelson, and Susan Holleran. Includes live call-ins. Broadcast 1-19-78 Thursday, 7:00pm-8:00pm.

  • Coal country women / produced by Mary Kasamatsu

    This is a three-part series on women in Appalachia in the 1970s: mining disasters, their lives as wives and mothers of miners, as miners themselves, and on life in mining country. Produced by Mary Kasamatsu, with funds provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, through National Public Radio’s Satellite Program Development Fund. Technical assistance by…

  • An ordinary mornin’ (Episode 1 of 3)

    This first episode in the series is the story of the aftermath of a mining disaster. This episode documents the personal impact of the Scotia Mine Disaster as felt by women whose husbands and sons were killed in the explosions at the Scotia Mine in Oven Fork, Kentucky in March 1976. Produced by Mary Kasamatsu.…

  • Occupation coal miner (Episode 2 of 3)

    Women miners in Appalachia share their problems and their triumphs as they talk about experiences ranging from job discrimination, sexual harassment, and workplace dangers, to the ongoing struggle to balance family responsibility and the demands of rotating shift work in the mines. Produced by Mary Kasamatsu. Broadcast on WPFW, 1982, and on KPFA, June 19,…

  • Never did run, ain’t going to yet: portraits of coal country women (Episode 3 of 3)

    This last episode in the series focuses on coalfield women who have fought and continue to fight to improve the quality of life in their communities. Some of the women featured are long-time labor activist Florence Reece, who wrote the song “Which side are you on?”; Helen Powell, a West Virginia black lung activist; and…

  • Miss Black America 1980

    This episode of Upstream features Sharon Wright, Miss Black America 1980. Wright was the thirteenth recipient of the title and after relinquishing the crown acted as spokesperson for Coca-Cola. She discusses her activities of the past year and gives advice to young girls who’d like to compete in the pageant. Hosts and producers Marie Smith…

  • Visions: sculptor Altina interviewed by Pam Peabody

    WPFW’s Visions, a series on visual arts, features an interview with Altina (Schinasi), sculptor of portrait chairs and benches, and with Joan Mister, assistant director of Washington Women’s Art Center. Altina talks about her background studying with George Grosz and about the work in her current show at the Touchstone Gallery. Both are interviewed by…

  • National Association of Colored Women’s Clubs (Girls) Inc.

    This episode of Upstream is on the National Association of Colored Women’s (and Girls’) Clubs, Inc. (NACWC) and includes interviews with several members of the organization. The guests are Otelia Champion, President of the NACWC; Samella Burton, President of the Northeastern Federation of the NACWC; Delia H. Martin, NACWC delegate for New Jersey and Legislative…

  • Women in Washington, D.C.

    This episode of Upstream is on women and dating in Washington, D.C. Topics covered include dating as a working woman, fidelity, and prescribed gender roles. Contains listener phone calls. Hosted and produced by Marie Smith.