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Honoring Bay Area Poets Jack Hirschman and Janice Mirikitani; KPFA’s Avotcja at the Black Women’s Blues Festival

Friday, September 24th, 2021: On Today’s Show We share the voices of three poet activists who influenced the bay area, two of which have passed away recently: Jack Hirschman and Janice Mirikitani. We share excerpts from KPFA’s own Avotcja, host of Bebop Cubop & The Musical Truth, as she performs her poems at the Black … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. California Governor Gavin Newsom announces $15 billion climate package, environmentalists say fails to address root causes of climate crisis. Democrats say they’ve agreed on social and climate budget reconciliation spending framework, as Republican leaders urge no votes. … Continued