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
4 Documents Found
![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.
![The New Left and Vietnam: Part 1](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 11/20/1965Call Number: CE 552Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: KPFACollection: Colin Edwards Collection
The Vietnam Day Committee organized an anti-Vietnam rally at DeFremery Park in Oakland. 10,000-15,000 attended the rally to hear speakers Dan Haley of the Young Democrats, war veteran Don Duncan, and Robert Sheer, editor-in-chief of Ramparts magazine.
![The New Left and Vietnam: Part 2](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 11/20/1965Call Number: CE 553Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: KPFACollection: Colin Edwards Collection
The Vietnam Day Committee organized an anti-Vietnam rally at DeFremery Park in Oakland. 10,000-15,000 attended the rally to hear speakers Dan Haley of the Young Democrats, war veteran Don Duncan, and Robert Sheer, editor-in-chief of Ramparts magazine.
![US Dissent Against Viet Nam War](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
The prosecution of 24 year old Malcolm Douglas, Oakland resident who was sentenced to 18 months in prison for refusing to report to the US Army.
4 Documents Found