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
![Real Dragon](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 10/7/1971Call Number: RD 006Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln BergmanProgram: Real DragonCollection: “The Real Dragon” a news magazine including music and poetry
One-on-one interview with Ernesto "Che" Guevara from 1964. During the interview, Che speaks about some necessary elements for the seizure of power for revolution. He reveals that each movement depends on the people and cannot be an imitation of another movement such as the one that took place in Cuba. He uses the case of Puerto Rico as an example and also feels that in order for a revolution of the people to happen in the U.S- the considerations would be much more complex and need to take on a character of its own.
![Interview with Nellie Zaibak](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1974Call Number: CE 350Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Nellie Zaibak debunks US claims of neutrality in the Middle East made by US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger. She discusses US attempts to reach a consensus differing from UN Resolution 242, despite broad support for it within the UN. Discusses the close relationship of Apartheid regime in South Africa and Israel. Criticizes the press for siding with the glaring lies in Kissinger’s claims.
![Vietnam under US Bombing – George Makai](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: CE 546Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Hungarian Correspondent in Hanoi retells the personal impact of the bombing in Vietnam, examples of courage and craftiness, propaganda, the transition period that let to the Vietnamese ability to fight back, as well as the psychology and attitude of the Vietnamese people during the war.
![Bloodbaths In Cambodia](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Colin Edwards addresses a journalist who claims that rebel victories in Cambodia are causing bloodbaths in the country. Discussion of the term bloodbath and how the US uses the term loosely but disguises their own involvement in bloodbaths through propaganda.
4 Documents Found