Independent Collections
These collections were produced by independent journalists. Many of these recordings make up the bulk of the original collection of the Freedom Archives.
Subcollections
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Colin Edwards Collection
Materials representing the life-work and journalism of a Welsh radio correspondent and journalist who worked for Pacifica stations, the BBC and many other broadcasters. -
Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
This collection is produced by journalist Colin Edwards and represent a comprehensive account of the Free Speech Movement and its effect on the political climate of UC Berkeley. -
Programs produced by Kiilu Nyasha
Kiilu Nyasha is a revolutionary journalist and former member of the Black Panther Party. Kiilu still hosts Freedom Is A Constant Struggle, which now appears as a TV program. -
“Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
KPFA weekly news program running from 1973-1976 featuring in-depth coverage of liberation struggles around the world. -
“The Real Dragon” a news magazine including music and poetry
Real Dragon was a radio program broadcast on KPFA from 1971-1973. This news show focused on issues of national liberation, political prisoners, Vietnam and other major national and international topics.
Documents
2 Documents Found
![Israeli Occupation - Ramonda Taweel](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1969Call Number: CE 178Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Israeli OccupationCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
An Arab, former 'Israeli citizen,' and journalist for AFP, describes her personal experiences with Israeli occupation, her family being separated, land being stolen. She also speaks about segregation by religions in Israeli schools, the confiscation of Palestinian property (the Absentee Law), and her controversial speaking tour in the US and how Noam Chomsky intervened to keep her from being sent home.
![Correspondent in Cairo](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 10/12/1969Call Number: CE 286Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Michael Agopian, a journalist in Egypt, describes the economic, political, and social situation between 1956 and 1969. Includes comments on Jews in Arab countries, a refutation of Western Media's portrayal of Arabs as anti-Semitic, Egyptians rallying to oppose Nasser's proposed resignation after the Six-Day War, and how Nasser dealt with an attempted coup and a split within the Egyptian army.
Includes a description of British troops killing 88 Egyptian police officers during the Suez Crisis and details about Israel's failure to respond to UN Security Council Resolutions concerning the return of occupied territories and allowing refugees to return to their homes.
2 Documents Found