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Herman Bell interview (all 3 tapes)
Compilation of Videos 74-76 (see those descriptions)
Herman Bell Out-takes
Date: 9/16/1974Call Number: PM 078Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Claude MarksCollection: Herman Bell
Herman Bell talks about Gerald Ford’s appointment and the double standard for justice in the US. Discusses the dehumanization and demasculinization of prisoners and alienation from work. Compares the experiences of native people during colonization to redevelopment of communities in cities at present. Discusses the process of moving people toward consciousness and the US Health Department’s pattern of genocide throughout history.
Malcolm X: Militant Labor Forum, “Prospects for Freedom in 1965.”
Malcolm X speaks at a Militant Labor Forum and discusses the difference between the Black Muslim movement and the Black Nationalist group, the difference between moral and political protest, the labeling of extremists as monsters and also looks to examples of black freedom fighters in Africa as models for African Americans demanding equal rights.
There are editorialized interruptions from the DJ.
Panel discussion on the crisis of racism, PART 1
Date: 5/1/1962Call Number: KP 094Format: Cass A & BProducers: Public Affairs Department of WBAI, Pacifica RadioCollection: Black Liberation
A panel discussion moderated by Murray Kempton, James Farmer, William Worthy, and Malcolm X, discussing the crisis of racism in the US. James Farmer, National Director of CORE (Congress of Racial Equality), speaks about the problems of hatred, racism, and exclusivity. He says that racism is the misuse of words that mean different things to different people, and is really the belief of the superiority of one race over another. William worthy, an American journalist, poses the question: if a Civil Rights Movement involves white money, does it betray the movement? He speaks about how serious racism is in America, and that whites need a devastating event to get them to overcome their set ways. Next, Malcolm X speaks about how it is impossible for black Americans to realize the same dream as whites. He also speaks about withstanding the racism if it means one could know and fight the enemy. Malcolm X tells the people that it is ok for black people in America to fight back in self-defense because theirs is the most colonized country in the world. The panel discussion ends with a question and answer session about racism and atrocities against blacks fighting for equality.
Panel Discussion on the crisis of racism PART 2
Date: 5/1/1962Call Number: KP 095Format: Cass A & BProducers: Public Affairs Department of WBAI, and Pacifica RadioProgram: “The Crisis of Racism”Collection: Black Liberation
A Continuation of KP 094, A panel discussion on "The Crisis of Racism", with Malcolm X, James Farmer, and William Worthy. Moderated by Murray Kempton. Conclusion and Question and Answer period - Malcolm X answers questions from the audience about racism in America. James Farmer, the National Director of CORE (Congress of Racial Equality), speaks about the 500 years of racial oppression in America. Malcolm X speaks about being ready to die for liberation, and about how the American colonists were also labeled revolutionaries. Finally there's a speech by James Farmer about CORE and the responsibilities of the blacks today to do something and take action against white racism.
Why was Malcolm X killed? (Part 3 of 3)
A few days before the 30th anniversary of Malcolm X’s murder the Nation of Islam organized a question and answer program so that members of the community could ask intellectuals and leaders from the Nation of Islam about Malcolm X and what the future of Blacks in America will be. This is the third tape in a series of three. It cuts in towards the end of the discussion. The questions asked deal with the relationship between Malcolm X and the Nation of Islam, as well as the controversy surrounding his shooting. Another question also addresses who are the new leaders of the Black people and can there be a powerful, centralized movement and what direction is it coming from?
Born of the People: Ho Chi Minh & Malcolm X
Date: 5/19/1975Call Number: V 217Format: UmaticProducers: Nothing is More Precious ThanProgram: Open Studio - KQEDCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
Tribute to Malcolm X and Ho Chi Minh who share a birthday - May 19th. Utilizes historical Soviet film footage of Ho Chi Minh and the Vietnamese National Liberation Front and film and stills of malcolm X.
Malcolm X: Words from the Frontlines - Exerpts From the Great Speeches
"We Want Complete Separation" (13:33)
"You Got What's Know as 'White's Disease'" (12:20)
"Keep That White Man's Claws off Our Women" (5:25)
"There's No Such Thing as a Non-Violent Revolution" (4:26)
"I'm a Field Negro" (8:37)
"... Stop Singin' and Start Swingin" (7:42)
"... By Any Means Necessary" (14:03)
"You Can't Hate the Roots of a Tree and Not Hate the Tree" (5:55)
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Herman Bell Out-takes
Date: 9/16/1974Call Number: CD 543Format: CDProducers: Claude MarksCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Herman Bell talks about Gerald Ford’s appointment and the double standard for justice in the US. Discusses the dehumanization and demasculinization of prisoners and alienation from work. Compares the experiences of native people during colonization to redevelopment of communities in cities at present. Discusses the process of moving people toward consciousness and the US Health Department’s pattern of genocide throughout history. 9/16/1974
Herman Bell talks about his conviction on three felony charges stemming from a Bank of America robbery in San Francisco. The New York Five case is discussed. Discusses means of struggle - sword/pen, reflects on history and future goals. 9/28/1974
Herman Bell talks about Marcus Foster’s assasination and CIA affiliation and the replication of South African aparteid in San Francisco. Discusses his arrest in New Orleans, the practices of intimidation and torture used by police in New Orleans, and the shooting of Twymon Myers in New York. 6/13/1974
FIAS: African Liberation Day 1977
Date: 5/21/1977Call Number: FI 290Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProgram: Freedom is a Constant StruggleCollection: Freedom is a Constant Struggle
Freedom is a Constant Struggle celebrates African Liberation day by dedicating the show to liberation struggles in Southern Africa and solidarity demonstrations in Oakland. The show also celebrates the birthdays of both Malcolm X and Ho Chi Minh by playing Malcolm X speeches on black nationalism, American hypocrisy and terrorism, and illuminating Ho Chi Minh's experiences with the American narrative of lynching post emancipation. As a whole this episode of Freedom is a Constant Struggle encapsulates the 1960/1970 histories of Pan- Africanism, unity, celebration, and continued resistance towards self determination.
