Sharon Elliott is an author, international poet, and initiated Lukumi and Ifa priest residing in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Dreams of freedom, peace and social justice filled her head and heart from a young age. She has been a writer and poet activist over several decades, beginning in the feminist, anti-war movements in the 1960s and … Continued
UN: INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES RISING Produced By: Catherine Jackson, Morning Star Gali & Sabah Williams “The upcoming 25th session of the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues will take place April 20th through May 1st, 2026. We were fortunate to interview two women who have both been involved with representing Indigenous Peoples at the United … Continued
VOICES OF WOMEN AND RESISTANCE SPECIAL BY KPFA NEWS REPORTER SHARON SABOTTA
The Formerly Incarcerated People’s Performance Project, FIPPP, works with people who’ve survived jails and prison to share their experiences live on stage-with first hand accounts of mass incarceration – how we got there, what goes on inside, and what happens after, illuminating the realities of surviving the world’s largest incarcerator: the United States. In this … Continued
MUSIC OF THE WORLD WITH JOANNA MANQUEROS. Live on International Women’s Day 2026.
This program, from the Pacifica Radio Archives, aired on KPFA in June, 1982. Produced and hosted by Marilyn Pittman (seen in photo), it features an interview with this powerful Black feminist poet, author and playwright, interspersed with dramatizations of selections from her work. Edited for IWD 2026 by Prema Jackson.
Two Chicanas, one a film lover and the other a film scholar, discuss how media has shaped their lives and analyze four pieces of film and television through their unique perspectives. Spoilers ahead for Adolescence, Parasite, If I Had Legs I’d Kick You, and The Pitt.
Anoush Ter Taulian is a multimedia activist involved in the Armenian freedom struggle and an advocate for the liberation of women. An unwanted daughter, who became politically conscious in Berkeley in the 1970s, she’s dedicated her life to resisting assimilation, and raising awareness of the ongoing genocide against indigenous Armenians. In “Liars Drive Me Crazy,” … Continued
In this conversation, Robina Khalid joins Upstream Podcast host Della Duncan to talk about the process of birthing from the perspective of a midwife. Robina is a mother of four, a writer, former academic, and activist. Robina shares the fascinating history of the field of obstetrics and its white supremacist, colonialist, and capitalist roots. They … Continued
Black German Women Singing for Life! Listen to Margo Okazawa-Rey Interview: Oihane Roach and King Josephine along with some of their evocative and lovely music on this program. Oihane Roach is a Berlin-based singer-songwriter crafting pop-soul and indie folk with a warm voice and poetic lyrics that explore themes of transgenerational healing, community and love. … Continued
