Freedom Archives Projects

The following are projects we’ve been working on at the Freedom Archives:

Haiti’s History of Revolution and Resistance

Audio, Preservation, Timeline

This timeline uses archival documents and audio recordings available in the Freedom Archives to explore Haiti’s vibrant history of resistance, and especially the significance… Details

The 50th Anniversary of the Viet Nam Victory

Audio, Preservation, Timeline

In commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Viet Nam Victory against US Imperialism, the Freedom Archives digitized a number of items from our Viet Nam Collection which highlight… Details

99 Books: A 50 Year Anniversary Tribute to George Jackson

Audio, Curricula, Preservation, Video

George Jackson was assassinated in San Quentin prison on August 21, 1971. The following week, the prison released an inventory of the items in his cell – including his library of 99 books.… Details

Black and White Picture of Equipto and Art Sato in KPFA studio

Art Sato’s In Your Ear Preservation Project

Audio, Preservation

The Art Sato: In Your Ear collection represents nearly 40 years of in-depth exclusive interviews by Art Sato with innovative practitioners of jazz and Latin music. Art is a leading authority… Details

Picture of students standing and sitting outside of TB-1

From Occupation to Reclamation: The Legacy of Los Seis de Boulder

Preservation

In 2020, a sculpture honoring Los Seis de Boulder was installed at the site of the 1974 TB-1 occupation, making visible a significant part of CU Boulder’s Chican@ history. Created… Details

Picture of Marin County Courthouse Rebellion

The 50th Anniversary of the August 7th Marin County Courthouse Rebellion

Audio, Preservation, Video

On August 7, 1970 – 50 years ago – Jonathan Peter Jackson the 17-year old brother of George Jackson, brought 3 guns into the Marin County Hall of Justice, where Judge Haley was presiding… Details

Audio Tributes

Audio

The Freedom Archives produces audio tributes commemorating the lives and contributions of fallen freedom fighters, including Hugo Pinell, Chokwe Lumumba, and Elder Freeman.

Hugo

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Curriculum

Curricula

The Freedom Archives produces curricula for various educational settings. We have created curriculum focusing on resistance to Forced Sterilizations, the Welfare Rights Movement… Details