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: 10/24/1971Call Number: RD 009Producers: Lincoln Bergman, Claude MarksProgram: Real DragonCollection: “The Real Dragon” a news magazine including music and poetry
Continued from RD 008.
News coverage of over 20 Black rebellions occurring around the country; Rebellion in women's prison in solidarity with Attica prisoners; Continued coverage of U.S. occupation in North Vietnam; VietNam Veterans Against the War occupied the Statue of Liberty in New York; September 2nd women's march; H.Rap Brown captured;
Iranian embassy in San Francisco attacked.
![Al-Fateh Programs and Services](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1968Call Number: CE 397Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Interview with head of a school in Amman Jordan for daughters or sisters of martyrs in the Palestinian struggle or relatives of political prisoners. At time of interview there were 65 students.
Mahmoud Hijazi, President of the Palestine Red Crescent Society, describes Israeli bombing and sniper fire against Jordanian civilians from across the border. Details work of the Red Crescent in refugee camps, the history of the organization, and their need for more doctors.
A Lion Cubs training camp where an ethnically diverse group of children between the ages of 6 and 14 train to become Freedom Fighters with al-Fateh. Also describes ethnic diversity in Palestine.
![Torture and Occupation Excerpts](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: CE 473Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Out-takes from programs on Palestine and Israel, primarily on torture of Palestinian prisoners and on occupation. Includes women prisoners. Also an Israeli soldier telling about the blowing up of Palestinian towns and "collective punishment," including the town of Yalu.
![News Coverage of Anti- Viet Nam War Rallies](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
A collection of news reports on anti-Viet Nam War rallies and protests in both the United States and Vietnam.
- ABC covers an anti-Viet Nam war protest led by various labor groups, student groups and the Buddhist Women’s Association
- CBS covers the 2510th anniversary of Buddha celebration at the Buddhist Institute in Saigon. Thich Tam Chau announces his resignation from the Buddhist Institute.
- A press conference with Nha Hung at San Francisco State University discussing the possibility of a democratic election in Vietnam.
- ABC News report in Huey, Vietnam.
- A news report discussing “youth shock troops” and women’s involvement in Vietnam against US troops. The report states that ¼ million Vietnamese are involved in the war.
4 Documents Found