12 PM Dr. Maya Angelou, Pacifica Archives, Dr. Maya Angelou- From a Poetry Celebration for her son, Guy Johnson, in 1995 in Oakland.
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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.
9 AM, Langston Hughes, Pacifica Archives. From UC Berkeley Talk, Dec. 10, 1958 9:30 AM, NIKKI GIOVANNI/JAVON JACKSON Interview- the Jazz Disturbance Cheryl Symister Masterson – . Interview with poet Nikki Giovanni and Jazz artist Javon Jackson on their upcoming musical collaboration/soon to be released recording.
8 AM, Jeannine Etter “One Drop” Rule with Dr. Yaba Blay, KPFA. Dr. Yaba Blay is the author of “One Drop: Shifting the Lens on Race.” The book explores the historical definitions of race in America and how it continues to shape racial identities. 8:30 AM Prema Jackson-History of Blackface in America, KPFA
7AM, MLK Speech from KPFK, Margaret Prescod. Martin Luther King Jr. speech recorded in LA by KPFK “On May 26, 1963, Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. addressed nearly 40,000 people at Wrigley Field in South Los Angeles. Coined the “Los Angeles Freedom Rally,” it was one of the largest civil rights rallies in the … Continued
6 AM, Walter Turner – Dr. Rinoko Rashidi. Dr. Rinoko Rashidi discusses a bit about black history month, great black thinkers, and the black presence in Europe. 6:30 AM Jeannine Etter-Dr. Greg Carr Black History Month. Dr. Carr goes into detail about the life of Dr. Carter G. Woodsen and the basics of the origins … Continued
Letters & Politics – February 21, 2022
Letters & Politics seeks to explore the history behind today’s major global and national news stories. Hosted by Mitch Jeserich.
Setting the Standard 2 – February 21, 2022
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A mix of la raza, reggae, jazz and politically conscious music.
Setting the Standard – February 21, 2022
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Setting the Standard has been around 8-10 years, and was originally started by Maya Rise. We kept it going, and continues to evolve into many platforms. We are a all volunteer crew, and bring you information, poetry, music, and much more. You can tune in online at kpfa.org or on the radio at 94.1fm KPFA, … Continued