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
5 Documents Found
![Report on United Farm Workers (UFW) funeral](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 8/21/1973Call Number: RD 058Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Frances EmleyProgram: Real DragonCollection: “The Real Dragon” a news magazine including music and poetry
Report on the funeral of Juan de la Cruz, United Farm Workers (UFW) organizer, that took place in Arvin, California. Died “on a picket line from a scab’s gunshot.” He was 60 years old.
![Juan de la Cruz Funeral](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 8/1/1973Call Number: RD 073Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Lincoln Bergman, Frances EmilyCollection: “The Real Dragon” a news magazine including music and poetry
Report on funeral and death of Juan de la Cruz, a United Farm Worker (UFW) organizer.
![Break the Chains: Prairie Fire](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 1/1/1976Call Number: Vin 083Format: VinylProducers: One Spark MusicCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
For the US bicentennial Mat Callahan and Yvonne Moore composed revolutionary songs for the working class. Songs like "Let's Get 'em off Our Backs (200 Years is Long Enough)" speak about the unfair and unjust ways the American labor forces is treated and paid. Themes include the fight for unions and the stark contrast between the upper class and the working class.
![AFT News](images/thumbnails//34164.jpg)
Publisher: California Federation of TeachersDate: 12/2/1966Volume Number: 2-DecFormat: Press ReleaseCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
AFT President's statement on the student strike and fallout.
![Our Traditional Liberties](images/thumbnails//34173.jpg)
Publisher: American Federation of TeachersFormat: FlyerCollection: Colin Edwards Free Speech Movement
Flyer articulating AFT's rationale and support for student strike
5 Documents Found