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Warren Widener, mayor-elect of Berkeley

The city of Berkeley's first Black mayor, Warren Widener (1938-2013) discusses how he hopes to implement his programs, the role of the police in the community, and providing aid for schools, among other subjects. This interview with Al Silbowitz and Elsa Knight Thompson was broadcast live on KPFA, Monday, April 26, 1971.

How to do your own divorce / Charles E. Sherman ; interviewed by Elsa Knight Thompson.

Attorney Charles E. Sherman, better known as Ed Sherman, author of the book "How to do your own divorce in California" (Occidental, CA: Nolo Press, 1972), talks to Elsa Knight Thompson. Sherman advises not representing yourself in a divorce case, and discusses legal fees, divorce rates, and religious versus legal interpretations of divorce law. Also broadcast on WBAI on 7/28/71.

Hanoi broadcasts / narrated by Elsa Knight Thompson.

Documentary concerning a series of radio broadcasts that were addressed to United States troops urging them to stop fighting and protest the war in Vietnam, and which were sent to Hanoi by unknown persons calling themselves Radio Stateside.

Huey Newton's birthday party

On February 16, 1969 at the Berkeley Community Theatre, a large crowd celebrated the birthday of Huey P. Newton and heard a variety of guests speak on Black power, revolution, the New Left, and the justice of Black America. Speakers include Father Earl Neil, Black Panther attorney Charles Garry, a recording of Huey P.

The need for action (Part 1 of 2)

Father James E. Groppi, a white Roman Catholic priest leading a black militant group in Milwaukee known as the Commandos, addresses the Racism in America symposium at Sacramento State College, October 3, 1968. Part one.

KPFA Folio note, February 1969: Father James E. Groppi, a white Roman Catholic priest, is a leader of a black militant group in Milwaukee known as the Commandos. His activities in the civil rights movement include the Washington March of 1963 and the Selma-Montgomery March of 1965; he led Negro marchers into Milwaukee's south side in the "hot summer" of 1967.

Angela Davis and Ralph Abernathy : a press conference.

Ralph Abernathy and Angela Davis speak about an upcoming rally to be held in San Jose, CA on May 20, 1972. They also speak about the need for solidarity between anti-Vietnam groups in the fight. Originally a 2-part program, but part A is a duplicate of BC0763. BB5364B is now BB5364.

Anais Nin on women's liberation / interviewed by Clare Spark.

Author Anais Nin (1903 - 1977) discusses the women's rights movement with KPFK's Clare (Loeb) Spark. Nin criticizes the feminist movement for what she takes to be the generally angry and blaming tone of many of the movement's leaders, and cautions against the projection of women's neuroses onto the revolution.

Impotence and frigidity : is there a cure? / Earle Marsh and Alex Finkle.

A rebroadcast of the Medical Radio Conference which was broadcast live on KPFA on March 5, 1968 from the University of California Medical Center in San Francisco (UCMCSF) and re-aired due to popular demand. The topic is sexual dysfunction as it affects men and women. The speakers are Dr. Earle M.

A conversation with Rudi Gernreich

KPFK's Claire Loeb interviews Rudi Gernreich, the terror of the fashion world. He explains why his models carry guns, expresses his sympathy with embattled women, proclaims the end of fashion, and elaborates his views on unisex. He also castigates the coercive practices of the fashion industry, particularly the Press and Women's Wear Daily. Recorded January 18, 1971.

Charlene Mitchell on Angela Davis's indictment

Charlene Mitchell is interviewed about the decisions Angela Davis made, including speaking out against repression and admitting that she was a communist, that lead up to her indictment and later arrest. Recording contains Angela Davis giving a speech about her willingness to give up her UCLA job to be able to speak her truth and fight for justice.

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