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The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

House Republicans remove Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee; Black lawmakers promote education on African American history and culture; Oakland grants 50% stake in Coliseum to Black sports and entertainment group: The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – February 2, 2023

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. House Republicans vote to eject Ilhan Omar from Foreign Affairs Committee Black lawmakers denounce College Board and Florida Governor De Santis in battle over African American studies Oakland gives 50% stake in Coliseum to African American Sports … Continued

The Visionary Activist Show

The Visionary Activist Show – Weaving Magic into Politics

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Waxing Full Moon Mid-Winter Weaving Magic into Politics Caroline delighted to host astro-politico colleague, Rachel Lang, recently elected to Ojai City Council, reporting in form LA at the League of California Cities New Mayors and Council Members Academy, as the waxing Moon be 12+ Cancer Rachel Lang, author of Modern Day Magic: 8 Simple Rules … Continued

Bookwaves/Artwaves

Bookwaves/Artwaves – February 2, 2023: Wil Haygood – Dennis Lim

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To start Black History Month, an interview with Wil Haygood, author of “Colorization,” which discusses Black film-making history and the relationship of Hollywood to the African American community. That’s followed by the second part of a two part interview with film critic Dennis Lim, as he discusses his own career and talks a bit about the work of David Lynch. Also: Review of “In Every Generation” at TheatreWorks Mountain View Center for the Arts.

Letters and Politics

Finding the Disappeared Children of the War in El Salvador & The History Behind Black History Month

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Part I. Finding The Disappeared Children of the War in El Salvador  Guest:  Elizabeth Barnert is a pediatrician and Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the University of California, Los Angeles.  Her research, grounded in human rights and social action, examines children affected by violence, family separation, and incarceration. She is the author of the book … Continued

Law & Disorder

Fallout in Memphis from the Tyre Nichols police killing; Plus, removing armed police from traffic enforcement in LA

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We start today’s show with our weekly State Terror Roundup segment. Then, we go to Memphis, where talk with Amber Sherman about the recent police killing of Tyre Nichols, a young Black man who was pulled from his car for allegedly driving recklessly, and beaten for three full minutes by five officers. He was hospitalized … Continued