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
![Interview with Meinir Evans and Fred Francis](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 10/16/1971Call Number: CE 492Format: Cass A & BProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Evans and Francis, active members of the Welsh Language Society, speak about their dedication to the preservation of the Welsh language. Convicted for defacing English-only road signs in Wales, however, bilingual road signs put up due to their efforts. Topics include: effectiveness of revolutionary action, civil disobedience, nationalism, philosophy of language, Society’s actions to raise consciousness, their individual experiences in prison.
![Interview with Meinir Evans and Fred Francis PART II](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 10/16/1971Call Number: CE 493Format: Cass A & BProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Continuation of CE 492: Evans and Francis, active members of the Welsh Language Society, speak about their dedication to the preservation of the Welsh language. Convicted for defacing English-only road signs in Wales, however, bilingual road signs put up due to their efforts. Topics include: effectiveness of revolutionary action, civil disobedience, nationalism, philosophy of language, Society’s actions to raise consciousness, their individual experiences in prison.
![End of Interview with Meinir Evans and Fred Francis; Gornow Davies Interview](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 10/16/1971Call Number: CE 494Format: Cass A & BProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Continuation of CE 492 and CE 493: Evans and Francis, active members of the Welsh Language Society, speak about their dedication to the preservation of the Welsh language. Convicted for defacing English-only road signs in Wales, however, bilingual road signs put up due to their efforts. Topics include: effectiveness of revolutionary action, civil disobedience, nationalism, philosophy of language, Society’s actions to raise consciousness, their individual experiences in prison.
Davies, Chairman of the Welsh Language Society. Raised in nationalist tradition, and attended Welsh grammar schools. Topics include: Education, English migrants not assimilating to Welsh culture, community life in Wales before the English, Welsh economy and English influence, moral duty of English government to preserve Welsh language, agricultural employment decrease, Welsh nationalist, language and conceptions, his personal influence, University subsidies, and the charges brought against him.
3 Documents Found