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
![Black Writers - Ossie Davis](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 8/9/1964Call Number: CE 136Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
About literature's role in affecting and reclaiming the stereotypes of society. Also the importance of literature as a form of protest. He reads from his play about slavery.
![Black Actresses - Kelly Marie Berry, Marguerite Ray, Henrietta Harris - Part 1](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: CE 141Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Interview about discrimination in theater and the challenges of finding acting roles for Black women. Also the roles Black women usually play are insignificant and/or stereotyped (mamie, maids, prostitutes) and successful integrated theater.
![Black Actresses - Kelly Marie Berry, Marguerite Ray, Henrietta Harris - Part 2](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Call Number: CE 142Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
On integrated theater, about the importance of having Black actors and actresses as role models on television, and the Black women's roles being tokenized.
![Californians of Mexican descent; Program #4 Drama in the Mexican Community, Reel 1 of 2](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 5/22/1963Call Number: CE 647Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Collin B. EdwardsProgram: Californians of Mexican descentCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Discusses the retention and development of Mexican American drama. Includes interviews with theater groups. Discussion of the role of church, and of interest or lack thereof in drama in Mexican American communities.
4 Documents Found