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
![Huey Newton - 2nd trial set](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 3/7/1968Call Number: CE 051Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
The day a new trial date is set for Huey Newton (May 6, 1968). Interviews at Alameda County Courthouse with Charles Garry, Newton's attorney: with his sister, Leola Carr and fiancee, Laverne Williams who talk about Huey's life and character.
![Huey Newton - 2nd trial set](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 3/7/1968Call Number: CE 052Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
The day a new trial date is set for Huey Newton (May 6, 1968). Interviews at Alameda County Courthouse with Charles Garry, Newton's attorney: with his sister, Leola Carr and fiancee, Laverne Williams who talk about Huey's life and character.
![Huey Newton Interviewed day that his 2nd trail set](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 3/7/1968Call Number: CE 053Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Interviewed by Colin Edwards, Joan Didier (Columnist for Saturday Evening Post), Ray Rogers (LA Times), Eldridge Cleaver (Ramparts Magazine & minister of information of the Black Panther Party), and Attorney Charles Garry. Interview takes place in the detention area of the Alameda County Courthouse.
![Bobby Seale interview](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 7/4/1968Call Number: CE 054Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Seale speaks at the Panther National Headquarters about former Panther Larry Powell. Poell, a day after his mysterious release from jail on a robbery charge, has testified before the Senate McClellan Investigative Committee, claiming that the Panthers are involved in extortion. Seale states that Powell had distributed a coloring book (withdrawn by the Party leadership) about targeting police. Seale refers to Safeway Stores in Oakland refusing to contribute food to the breakfas programs and subsequently being leafleted. Seale is asked about statements made by Raymond Johnson (now in Cuba) about racial discrimination, about criticisms of the Panthers by Stokely Carmichael and about the United Front Against Fascism. He says that Eldridge Cleaver is now somewhere in the third world.
![This Week - Panther Reports](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 8/30/1970Call Number: CE 063Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Programs for Dublin Radio on
1 - the history of the Black Panther Party
2 - the Free Huey Campaign which includes an extensive interview with Huey Newton (from CE 055).
![Bobby Seale Arraignment](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 2/27/1968Call Number: CE 076Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Report on arraignment of Bobby Seale, his wife, and four others on gun charges. Pre-publicity alleged conspiracy to murder charges, which were not brought at all, and which Charles Garry at rally outside, calls "smokescreen" to poison atmosphere" to prejudice Huey Newton trial. Bobby Seale also speaks to press and gathering. "Free Brother Huey and Free Brother Rap." Separate questioning with Charles Garry and with Ron Dellums.
![Huey Newton arraignment](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/16/1968Call Number: CE 077Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: KPFA news insertCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Report on Huey Newton arraignment proceedings.
![Black Panther Party: Sacramento](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: CE 078Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Excerpts of early Black Panther Party actuality including Bobby Seale and Huey Newton, speaking days after taking of guns to Sacramento CA (as legislature plans gun laws) to expose attacks on Black community and raise right of self-defense. Extensive comments by Seale and Newton, who summarizes racist history, Reconstruction betrayal, raises issue of political power.
![Free Huey Newton Demonstration](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/16/1968Call Number: CE 122Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Interviews with activists and also Bobby Seale speaks. Interview with Eldridge Cleaver about police brutality in all communities and the need to mobilize to free Huey.
![Dick Gregory interview in Oakland](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 4/19/1968Call Number: CE 518Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Activist/comedian Dick Gregory is interviewed outside of the Alameda Court house prior to Huey P. Newton’s trial. Gregory discusses the possibilities of a fair trial, the direction of the civil rights movement after Dr. King’s death, and the upcoming elections.