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Art Against Apartheid: A commemoration for the Soweto Massacre

An evening to commemorate the Soweto Uprising which took place on June 16, 1984. Tracie Jones reads poetry and a representative of an African National Congress women's group discusses demonstrations in Harlem, as well as international and UN pressure on the South African government to end apartheid. Other female poets, including June Jordan, share their works.

Take Back the Night march featuring a speech by Andrea Dworkin

Actuality of the Women Take Back the Night march held in Los Angeles on April 19, 1980. Contains a speech by feminist activist Andrea Dworkin (1946-1995), a performance by the Los Angeles Women's Chorus and the Great American Yankee Freedom Band of Los Angeles perform, interviews with participants and actualities from the crowd.

Meg Christian performs at the 1981 West Coast Women's Music Festival

Meg Christian performs at the 1981 West Coast Women's Music Festival just after the release of her album "Turning it over," on Olivia Records. Songs performed are Turning it over -- Train song(?) -- Restless -- There's a light -- You bet (co-written by Holly Near) -- Southern home -- Gym II -- I wish you well -- The road I took to you -- Sweet darlin' woman.

IMRU: Patricia Nell Warren interviewed by Josy Catoggio

Patricia Nell Warren, novelist & author of "The Front Runner," "Fancy Dancer," "One is the Sun," and "Harlan's Race" is interviewed by Josy Catoggio of Feminist Magazine on her books, her life & the Eagles school program for gay youth.

Whatever became of Sally Rand / interviews by Richard Lamparski.

Richard Lamparski interviews burlesque dancer and actress Sally Rand (1904 - 1979). Rand, nicknamed "Her Sexcellency," was most famous for her ostrich feather fan dance, which was credited with making the 1933 Chicago World's fair a financial success in the midst of the Great Depression.

John Hope Franklin interviewed by William Swanberg (Part 2 of 2)

The conclusion of William Swanberg's interview with Dr. John Hope Franklin, author and professor of history at the University of Chicago. The two discuss American Blacks and the problems of integration at a public appearance in the Bay Area under the auspices of the University of Chicago Club.

Is freedom academic? (Part 2 of 2)

A day-by-day documentary of the Free Speech Movement in 1964, recorded by staff members of KPFA on the Berkeley Campus of the University of California. Part two.

Is freedom academic? (Part 1 of 2)

A day-by-day documentary of the Free Speech Movement in 1964, recorded by staff members of KPFA on the Berkeley Campus of the University of California. Part one.
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