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International Women’s Day 1995
Date: 3/5/1995Call Number: JG/ 087BFormat: Cass BProducers: Judy GerberProgram: A Defiant HeartCollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
Interview with Judy Siff of the Prairie Fire Organizing Committee who speaks of the creation, destruction and recreation of International Women's Day. It is a day when women recognize women who are in struggle around the world. Siff advocates visiting women in prison and describes the situation of Laura Whitehorn, an anti-racist political prisoner accused of resistance conspiracy and sentenced to 15 years of prison.
Readings from Margaret Randall's 'Sandino's Daughters Revisited,' a book of interviews and commentary about Nicaraguan feminism following the defeat of the FSLN in 1990. The book describes how the Sandinista movement brought women into public leadership but within its male-dominated power structure. Following are excerpts of an interview with Michelle Nageles, a feminist activist at the University of Central America who envisions a newfound solidarity amongst women in Nicaragua.
W.I.N.G.S- Women’s International News Gathering Service Report
Date: 11/11/1989Call Number: JG/ 038BFormat: Cass BProducers: Judy GerberCollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
WFRG Judy Gerber talks with CISPES alert editor Mike Silinsky about El Salvador’s FMLN “peace talks” and the insistence that the US government stop aid to their military. He outlines some of the demands of the FMLN, including, removing all officers from the military involved in the death squads.
Zimbabwe Minister Teurai Ropa Nongo on Zimbabwean women and land.
A representative of the AAI (African American Institute) interviews Zimbabwe Minister Teurai Ropa Nongo. She speaks about women in Zimbabwe, and about women from developing rural towns and urban areas. Shye says that the people love their land, and it is a large part of society, culture, and is central to the family structure and well-being. Interview cuts off at 8:40.
Making Magic In The World:
Maya Angelou with Michael Toms
In this moving and heartfelt discussion between best-selling author Maya Angelou and New Dimensions’ radio host Michael Toms, you will "travel" with Ms. Angelou as she weaves a rich tapestry of her life's journey from the Deep South to the heart of Africa and back again.
This gifted storyteller poignantly shares the memories of the mentors and teachers who have profoundly influenced her life – those who have shown her how to make magic in the world.
Women in Prison
Date: 1/1/1993Call Number: V 160Format: VHSProducers: A, E - Bill Kurtis ProductionsCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
For years, they were a tiny fraction of America's prison population. But now, the number of women behind bars is growing substantially, and the penal system is ill-equipped to deal with them.
Go inside some of America's most troubled jails for a firsthand look at WOMEN IN PRISON. Within any prison's walls, daily life among gangbangers and drugs causes fear and anxiety. But for female convicts, there is the added pain of days spent worrying about their children. Many female prisoners are single parents whose children are cast into the abuse-ridden child-welfare system when they are incarcerated. Interviews with inmates, prison officials and psychologists highlight the many shortcomings of the current system and point to the changes that must be made as more and more women are sentenced to jail time. Meet activists who are campaigning for prison reform, and repeat offenders who exemplify the worst effects of the reality of WOMEN IN PRISON.
It's a revealing look at a little-known aspect of the justice system.
Women’s Movement Discussion
Call Number: JG/ 099Format: CassetteProducers: Judy GerberCollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
An interview with an unnamed Spanish speaking woman translated into English. Discussion focuses on the feminist movement and social transformation. The clarification of whether this movement is pushing for more of their own demands as women, or simply creating a greater awareness as to the social position of women. This topic is fleshed out, and the emergence of new groups and ideals are discussed as the word ‘feminism’ begins to find definition in the movement.
Women’s Movement Discussion #2
Call Number: JG/ 100AFormat: Cass AProducers: Judy GerberCollection: Programs produced by Judy Gerber and Laurie Simms
A continuation of tape JG/LS 099. Details the situation of women in a Catholic country and the obstacles feminism must overcome. Personal details of the interviewee.
Third World Woman Poet - Avotcja Jiltonibro
Date: 7/1/1972Call Number: CAA 002Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Yolanda de FreitasCollection: Arts, literature and poetry – a program series produced by Comunicacion Aztlan
The poetry of the Third World Poet Avotcja Jiltonibro who is originally from Harlem, New York. Her poems include Light My Fire, Hallelujah All, Soulful Sisters, Moonlight in Memphis, Soulful to Uncle Tom & Family, Granmama Funk, Land of the Living Dead, A Little More for Malcolm X, Once Maybe Yesterday, Blind Man, and We the People of Harlem.
Sexto Sol, La Mujer
Date: 3/29/1973Call Number: CAA 026Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Arts, literature and poetry – a program series produced by Comunicacion Aztlan
A group discussion from the Festival de Sexto Sol. A group of women, and a couple men, speaking about the importance of women expressing their voices through poetry and documenting them to use as inspiration for future female poets and writers.
Same as CD 289
Report on Festival de Sexto Sol and La Mujer
Date: 3/29/1974Call Number: CD 289Format: CDCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Andres Alegria reports on the first day of the Festival de Sexto Sol. He interviews Fernado Alegria who defines the Sexto Sol as an Age of conciousness, a link between creation, art, and tradition of the Aztec and Mayans. He also interviews Nina Serrano who talks about the preparation for the festival, including different ceremonies. Also included is audio from the opening ceremony.
Same as CAA 025 & 026
