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
![Black Panther Press Conference & Rally](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 4/12/1968Call Number: CE 047Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Conference followed the funeral of Bobby Hutton, 17-year old treasurer of the Black Panther Party, unarmed and slain by Oakland Police April 6, 1968. Also includes Peace and Freedom Party Rally after the funeral. Speakers include actor Marlon Brando, Panthers Bobby Seale, Kathleen Cleaver and George Murray, Kenneth Denmon and Bob Avakian (P&F), James Forman of SNCC, Louella Cleaver (Eldridge Cleaver's sister - Eldridge and Warren Wells were shot and wounded in the same police attack).
![Black Panther Party Issues](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 4/22/1968Call Number: CE 048Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Charles Garry on hearing demanding dismissal of charges against Bobby and Artie Seale; Interview with Artie Seale; Charles Garry on Eldridge Cleaver and 6 other Panthers facing assault and intent to commit murder charges stemming from police murder of Bobby Hutton; Interview with Kathleen Cleaver about Eldridge's treatment in jail.
![Stokely Carmichael visits Huey Newton](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 2/16/1968Call Number: CE 050Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Report about delegation visiting Huey Newton in the Oakland Courthouse Jail - including Stokely Carmichael, Bobby Seale, Eldridge & Kathleen Cleaver.
Eldridge Cleaver reads brief statement from Huey Newton. Carmichael makes terse statement.
![Panthers respond to OPD attack on National Headquarters](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 9/10/1968Call Number: CE 049Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Oakland Police shoot out window of Black Panther Party headquarters day after Huey Newton is convicted of voluntary manslaughter.
Eldridge Cleaver interview at the scene about attack and need for self defense.
Bobby Seale interview.
Attorney Alex Hoffmann - OPD can't investigate itself.
Attorney Charles Garry on motion for new trial for Huey Newton, challenging conviction and racism of OPD. Huey offers that Black Panthers take over policing all of Oakland.
Interview with Huey Newton in Oakland Jail holding cell about the guilty verdict 9/8/1968 and the police attack on BPP headquarters, Eldridge Cleaver for president campaign.
![Huey Newton - 2nd trial set](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 3/7/1968Call Number: CE 051Format: 1/4 3 3/4 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
The day a new trial date is set for Huey Newton (May 6, 1968). Interviews at Alameda County Courthouse with Charles Garry, Newton's attorney: with his sister, Leola Carr and fiancee, Laverne Williams who talk about Huey's life and character.
![Huey Newton - 2nd trial set](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 3/7/1968Call Number: CE 052Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
The day a new trial date is set for Huey Newton (May 6, 1968). Interviews at Alameda County Courthouse with Charles Garry, Newton's attorney: with his sister, Leola Carr and fiancee, Laverne Williams who talk about Huey's life and character.
![Huey Newton Interviewed day that his 2nd trail set](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 3/7/1968Call Number: CE 053Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Interviewed by Colin Edwards, Joan Didier (Columnist for Saturday Evening Post), Ray Rogers (LA Times), Eldridge Cleaver (Ramparts Magazine & minister of information of the Black Panther Party), and Attorney Charles Garry. Interview takes place in the detention area of the Alameda County Courthouse.
![Bobby Seale interview](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 7/4/1968Call Number: CE 054Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Seale speaks at the Panther National Headquarters about former Panther Larry Powell. Poell, a day after his mysterious release from jail on a robbery charge, has testified before the Senate McClellan Investigative Committee, claiming that the Panthers are involved in extortion. Seale states that Powell had distributed a coloring book (withdrawn by the Party leadership) about targeting police. Seale refers to Safeway Stores in Oakland refusing to contribute food to the breakfas programs and subsequently being leafleted. Seale is asked about statements made by Raymond Johnson (now in Cuba) about racial discrimination, about criticisms of the Panthers by Stokely Carmichael and about the United Front Against Fascism. He says that Eldridge Cleaver is now somewhere in the third world.
![Bobby Seale Comments on Raymond Johnson](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 11/15/1968Call Number: CE 058Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Johnson hijacked plane from New Orleans to Cuba 11/4/1968 and spoke extensively to US reporters. Seale says he was not a member of the Black Panther Party. Johnson received a reduced sentence after voluntarily returning to the US in 1987.
![Marlon Brando Interview](images/fileicons/nodigital.png)
Date: 4/1/1968Call Number: CE 059Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Colin EdwardsCollection: Colin Edwards Collection
Speaks about America's racial crisis, racism and discrimination and why people have a right to self-defense. (only 3 minutes recorded on the street)