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
5 Documents Found
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Date: 8/2/1975Call Number: NI 075 R2Format: Reel 2Producers: Claude Marks, Lincoln BergmanProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Program focuses on several major stories: start of the San Quentin 6 trial, start of Joanne Little trial in North Carolina with actuality, taped message from underground of Abby Hoffman, and stories on Latin America and American Indian Movement.
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Date: 10/11/1975Call Number: NI 083Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Claude Marks, Mark SchwartzProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Major focus on anniversary of the death of Che Guevara, including Che speaking to the UN. San Quentin 6 report, clashes in northern Argentina, and major speech on Puerto Rico by Alfredo Lopez, head of Puerto Rico Solidarity Committee in US.
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Date: 10/25/1975Call Number: NI 085Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Claude Marks, Mark Schwartz, CamomileProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Opens with wide swathe of international news, starting with Franco close to death in Spain, then Africa, Asia, Latin America, Puerto Rico. Then stories on San Quentin 6, prison song by Camomile, South Dakota American Indian Movement and New York City demonstration against closing of senior centers.
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Date: 1/4/1975Call Number: NI 052Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Claude Marks, Nancy Barrett, Mark SchwartzProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
First program of 1975, opens with poem and New Year's statement from the Black Liberation Army, reports on San Quentin 6, Ruchell Magee, Willie Tate; report on Menominee Indian occupation of Wisconsin estate; Vietnam, and series of reports on Puerto Rico and sterilization of women in Puerto Rico.
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Date: 1/25/1975Call Number: NI 055Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProgram: Nothing Is More Precious ThanCollection: “Nothing is More Precious Than…” a news magazine including music and poetry
Show dedicated to the anniversary of the Paris Peace Agreements. Connecting it to the struggles of Vietnam, Amilcar Cabral, and his success in helping Guinea Bissau gain its sovereignty. Show closes off with updates on Latin America focusing on Cuba and Puerto Rico.
5 Documents Found