Africa Today – February 21, 2022
A weekly news program providing information and analysis about Africa and the African Diaspora, hosted by Walter Turner.
Featured Episode
The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – February 21, 2022
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
5 PM From FROM NEGRO HISTORY to Pan African… (VwV BHM) – Netfa and Brother Craig, WPFW. The origins of Black History Month and how it can become a celebration of Pan African History Month and beyond…
4 PM Malcolm X Ballot or Bullet, Pacifica Archives. Excerpt from one his most famous, iconic speeches.
3 PM Harlem Connection- Malcolm X Dedication Music, WBAI. Music program highlighting music around the theme of Malcolm X. It includes music from the time period, music dedicated to Malcolm and inspired by Malcolm.
2 PM D Minor and Thomas J- The Last Poets Music, KPFA. Program dedicated to the Last Poets discussing their origins, history, fun facts, and poetry.
1 PM Greg Bridges-Protest Music, KPFA. Exploring many protest songs and the foundation of protest music as resistance. Mainly jazz oriented focus.
12 PM Dr. Maya Angelou, Pacifica Archives, Dr. Maya Angelou- From a Poetry Celebration for her son, Guy Johnson, in 1995 in Oakland.
11 AM HISTORICAL FACT UNDER ATTACK – Esther Iverem, WPFW. Discussing the bans on Critical Race Theory and the attacks on teaching history as it happened. Speaking with guest Dr. Gerald Horne, Professor of History and African American Studies, University of Houston. 11:30 am IS AN APOLOGY ENOUGH – Fahima Seck, WPFW. Dr. Ramel Kwaku … Continued
10 AM Elaine Race Riots Dr. Robert Franklin, KPFT. Documentary excerpt on Elaine Race Riots of 1919 in Phillips County, Arkansas.