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
3 Documents Found
Jews in the Soviet Union: Menuhin
Date: 1/1/1970Call Number: CE 016Format: CassetteProducers: Colin EdwardsProgram: Jews in the Soviet Union: MenuhinCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Moshe Menuhin discusses anti-Semitism in the USSR, Stalin's role, treatment of Jews in USSR since then, Zionist efforts to promote emigration to Israel, and US-USSR relations.
An Egyptian Jew Answers Michel Agopian and Colin Edwards
Date: 1/1/1970Call Number: CE 376Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Discussion of Middle East situation, particularly regarding Egypt, from point of view of Joseph Wahed, who grew up in a Jewish community in Egypt. Wahed is responding to and strongly disagreeing with an earlier program of Colin Edwards in which he interviewed Michel Agopian, Agence France Presse correspondent in Cairo (CE 286).
UN Security Council Debate
Following Jordan, the delegate from Saudi Arabia addresses the Security Council equating the establishment of Israel to a new Crusade, the humanity of Arabs, refuting claims of anti-Semitism , links the situation of the Palestinians to the Native Americans, US imperialism, and speaks about the hypocrisy and criminality of major US political figures. Indian delegate calls for the immediate withdrawal of Israeli troops from Syria, US Ambassador Goldberg says countries cannot intervene in domestic affairs of other countries. Takes offense to Saudi Arabia’s comments. The delegate from Nigeria speaks, then back to the delegate from Saudi Arabia.
3 Documents Found