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The objectives of the Black Panther Party in the Vietnam War
Side A: Angela Davis, Raymond Masai Hewitt, Terrence Hallinan, and Charles Gary speak about the objectives of the Black Panther Party. They discuss the freeing of political prisoners, how the US constitution is not relevant for black people, and they call blacks to be more violent in order to make themselves known and to attain peace. Charles Gary relates Bobby Seale’s message for the people: that it is important for them to rally around the moratorium of the Vietnam war and the war in the ghettos.
Side B begins with liberation music and songs.
Charles Gary continues speaking on the peace movement. Angela Davis speaks about raising the level of awareness and consciousness. She speaks about using the same tactics as used in the Vietnam war in minority areas. Terrence Hallinan speaks about making demonstrations relevant to black people. He calls people to action against the struggle in Vietnam and at home.
Julius Lester and H. Rap Brown speak on the Vietnam war and race relations in America
Julius Lester and H. Rap Brown speak at an Anti - Vietnam rally. Julius Lester, the former director of the Newport Folk Festival, SNCC (Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee) photographer, and host of WBAI radio station, speaks about war in Vietnam. He speaks about his recent visit to Vietnam, the weapons used by the US and how they connect to the protests and riots in the US. Next, H. Rap Brown, SNCC National Director, member of the Black Panther Party, speaks about black and white race relations in America, saying that blacks have to the right to defend themselves.
Side B. H. Rap Brown continues speaking about how black society suffers from an inferiority complex and are constantly in danger of being overwhelmed. Brown also speaks about the Vietnam War, how black soldiers are used to further US imperialism and used primarily on the front lines. Lastly, he speaks about American's true political motives in Indochina and the rest of the world.
Vietnam: Ho Chi Minh Speaks
Ho Chi Minh addresses the antiwar movement in English - edited version.
Also on CD 390 & KP 169
Vietnam Independence day
Live celebration for the first Vietnam Independence Day. With no foreign troops on Vietnam soil, a numerous amount of supporters came to rejoice. Beginning with a number of Vietnamese speakers, quotes of Ho Chi Minh are recited to gain hopes for the future of Vietnam. After the Vietnamese speakers, Janis Mergatani a prominent antiwar poet recites some of her poems. The last half of the celebration is a speech/slideshow involving the history of the occupation of Vietnam, starting with the French and ending with America leaving. With a time line of the injustices put upon the Vietnamese, many supporters look toward the future with optimism.
Police Repression and the Coalition Press Conference
This two-part tape begins with the reading of a statement proposed to the San Francisco police regarding their unlawful use of violence during a peaceful protest. At the federal building on April 17th, the protest groups were Vietnam Vets, SF women for peace, and the United Prisoners Union. Because of the unjust clubbing by the police the statement was a call for disciplinary action. The second part of the tape has various speakers talking about the upcoming protest against the bombing of populated areas of Hanoi and Hifong. Just when the war was thought to be winding down, Nixon bombs these areas of North Vietnam and incites a negative reaction. This protest at Kezar Stadium will be one of the largest ever. Important speaker such as Jane Fonda, Dick Gregory, Leon Tao, and Vietnam government officials will lead the protest. The underlining reason for the protest is also for the government to follow the seven-point peace plan.
Jane Fonda and US-Vietnam Cease Fire
Two hours before this radio show, US declared a cease-fire overseas in Vietnam. As explained in the show, the signing of the peace accord in Paris has started Vietnamese liberation, the release of prisoners, and the ending of the draft. However, there were still foreign military actions in Cambodia and Laos. Audio tracks of Jane Fonda’s speech were played to commemorate this monumental time in history. She explains that this loss for America should be a learning experience. After 34 B52s are shot down, Nixon finally feels he needs to negotiate an end. At the end of her memorable speech, Fonda urges Vietnam to have, solidarity, unification, gratitude, and a choice of politics. Along with the subject of a cease-fire, the radio show also reports on other world events during this turbulent time. The show ends with a poem about Wounded Knee.
Fidel Castro speech on Chile
Most of a speech by Fidel Castro not long after Chilean coup. On Side B, before speech continues, are several statements by US airmen captured in Vietnam and a Vietnam interview with a GI who took asylum in Sweden.
Real Dragon
Date: 9/5/1971Call Number: RD 062Format: Cass A & BProducers: Lincoln BergmanProgram: Real Dragon (Midnight Flash)Collection: “The Real Dragon” a news magazine including music and poetry
Poem by Lincoln Bergman to women's liberation. September 2 women's march at Presidio in San Francisco. Report on Ingleside Police station in San Francisco. (Note: at end of tape is actuality of Georgia Jackson, George Jackson's mother)
Real Dragon Reborn
Date: 8/21/1999Call Number: RD 075Format: Cass A & BProducers: Claude Marks, Lincoln Bergman, Barbara LubinskiProgram: Real Dragon (In Your Ear)Collection: “The Real Dragon” a news magazine including music and poetry
Inserts from special that spans the history of Real Dragon and later shows, with focus on Black August, George Jackson, Puerto Rican and other political prisoners.
Real Dragon Reborn
Date: 8/21/1999Call Number: RD 076Format: Cass A & BProducers: Claude Marks, Lincoln Bergman, Barbara LubinskiProgram: Real Dragon (In Your Ear)Collection: “The Real Dragon” a news magazine including music and poetry
Inserts from special that spans the history of Real Dragon and later shows, with focus on Black August, George Jackson, Puerto Rican and other political prisoners.
