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There are many ways to search the collections of the Freedom Archives. Below is a brief guide that will help you conduct effective searches. Note, anytime you search for anything in the Freedom Archives, the first results that appear will be our digitized items. Information for items that have yet to be scanned or yet to be digitized can still be viewed, but only by clicking on the show link that will display the hidden (non-digitized) items. If you are interested in accessing these non-digitized materials, please email info@freedomarchives.org.
Exploring the Collections without the Search Bar
Under the heading Browse By Collection, you’ll notice most of the Freedom Archives’ major collections. These collections have an image as well as a short description of what you’ll find in that collection. Click on that image to instantly explore that specific collection.
Basic Searching
You can always type what you’re looking for into the search bar. Certain searches may generate hundreds of results, so sometimes it will help to use quotation marks to help narrow down your results. For instance, searching for the phrase Black Liberation will generate all of our holdings that contain the words Black and Liberation, while searching for “Black Liberation” (in quotation marks) will only generate our records that have those two words next to each other.
Advanced Searching
The Freedom Archives search site also understands Boolean search logic. Click on this link for a brief tutorial on how to use Boolean search logic. Our search function also understands “fuzzy searches.” Fuzzy searches utilize the (*) and will find matches even when users misspell words or enter in only partial words for the search. For example, searching for liber* will produce results for liberation/liberate/liberates/etc.
Keyword Searches
You’ll notice that under the heading KEYWORDS, there are a number of words, phrases or names that describe content. Sometimes these are also called “tags.” Clicking on these words is essentially the same as conducting a basic search.

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As’ad AbuKhalil: The Battle for Saudi Arabia As’ad AbuKhalil: The Battle for Saudi Arabia
Date: 8/19/2004Call Number: CD 306Format: CDProducers: Alternative RadioProgram: ABAS3Collection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
Saudi Arabia is a most unusual country. Its oil reserves are the largest in the world. It is run like a privately owned business operated by the Saud family. Hundreds of princes and their hanger ons preside over a nation without a constitution. Patriarchy, misogyny, oppression, censorship, religious intolerance characterize this feudal regime. Since Saudi Arabia functions as a virtual petrol pump for the big oil companies, the U.S. turns a blind eye to what Amnesty International calls "gross human rights violations." Fundamentalists in the kingdom funded Islamic militant networks, jihadis and the Taliban in Afghanistan, Pakistan and elsewhere. Many of these jihadis have now turned their guns on the princes in Riyadh and their allies in Washington.
Break the Chains Break the Chains
Date: 6/16/2004Call Number: CD 321Format: CDProducers: Circle A RadioCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
An interview with Ramona Africa and Kevin Price of the MOVE Organization & Claude Marks with the Jericho Movement before an event in Eugene, Oregon supporting the case of environmental liberation movement political prisoner, Jeff “Free” Luers.
Mabel Williams interview with Catherine Murphy Mabel Williams interview with Catherine Murphy
Date: 3/15/2004Call Number: RFW 069Format: CDProducers: Catherine MurphyCollection: Robert F. Williams!
We have no legal rights to reproduce or distribute this item! Catherine Murphy interviews Mabel Williams.
Chavez, venezuela and the new Latin America Chavez, venezuela and the new Latin America
Date: 2/1/2004Call Number: CD 333Format: DVDProducers: Aleida GuevaraCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
In February 2004, Aleida Guevara conducted an extensive interview, lasting several days, with Hugo Chavez Frias, president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela. The interview explored Venezuela's explosive revolutionary terrain post-April 2002--when Chavez survived a coup attempt instigated by the United States. Chavez explains his vision for Venezuela and his commitment to a unified Latin America. He discusses Venezuela's new, democratic constitution and his country's relations with the United States and Cuba. Chavez also reveals his personal commitment to the politics of Che Guevara, Aleida's father. Included in the DVD is an interview with General Jorge Garcia Carneiro, head of the Venezuelan armed forces, who was instrumental in encouraging the popular resistance that thwarted the 2002 coup. In Spanish with English subtitles
Kiilu Nyasha reads “In Memory of Kawasi Balagoon.” Sara Menefee reads “Moon Bereft” Kiilu Nyasha reads “In Memory of Kawasi Balagoon.” Sara Menefee reads “Moon Bereft”
Date: 4/24/2004Call Number: WP 020Format: CDCollection: Materials Recorded and Gathered for "Wild Poppies"
Former Black Panter Kiilu Nyasha reads “In Memory of Kawasi Balagoon.” Homeless advocate and poet, Sara Menefee reads “Moon Bereft” by Marilyn Buck. Kiilu Nyasha speaks of visiting and writing Marilyn Buck.
Dr Martin Luther King, Jr A Session of King Dr Martin Luther King, Jr A Session of King
Date: 1/19/2004Call Number: CD 428Format: CDProducers: Lee Hip Hop ShowCollection: Compact discs and videos representing digitized copies of analog tapes
A session of King aired on KRUX 91.5 fm Soul Session - January 19,2004
Mabel Williams interviewed by Walter Turner Mabel Williams interviewed by Walter Turner
Date: 3/4/2004Call Number: CD 434Format: CDProducers: Walter TurnerProgram: Africa TodayCollection: Robert F. Williams!
Mabel Williams speaks about her life and work with Robert F Williams.
Self Respect, Self Defense & Self Determination - Part 1 Self Respect, Self Defense & Self Determination - Part 1
Date: 3/14/2004Call Number: CD 435Format: CDProducers: Freedom ArchivesCollection: Robert F. Williams!
Mabel Williams & Kathleen Cleaver in conversation - introduced by Angela Davis at the First Congregational Church - Oakland, CA. Moderated by Rachel Herzing. This is the complete audio (un-edited) and available as an edited Video.
Self Respect, Self Defense & Self Determination - Part 2 Self Respect, Self Defense & Self Determination - Part 2
Date: 3/14/2004Call Number: CD 436Format: CDProducers: Freedom ArchivesCollection: Robert F. Williams!
Mabel Williams & Kathleen Cleaver in conversation - introduced by Angela Davis at the First Congregational Church - Oakland, CA. Moderated by Rachel Herzing. This is the complete audio (un-edited) and available as an edited Video.
Chavez, Venezuela and the new Latin America Chavez, Venezuela and the new Latin America
Date: 2/1/2004Call Number: V 227Format: DVDProducers: Oceanfilm - Alea GuevaraCollection: Videos in many formats – both camera originals as well as reference materials
In February 2004, Alea Guevara (the daughter of Che Guevara) conducted an extended, exclusive interivew with Hugo Chavez, president of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela, exploring Venezuela's explosive revolutionary terrain post-April 2002 — when Hugo Chávez survived a coup attempt instigated by the United States. Featuring interviews with Hugo Chávez, and Jorge García Carneiro, newly appointed head of the Venezuelan Armed Forces, along with others involved in the country's many social programs, this film affords a rare opportunity to glimpse through the blockade of information imposed by the United States and into a country rich with hope, dreams and... oil.