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On today’s show we’ll look at the film, TAKING ALCATRAZ. The film explores the events that led up to the 1969 Native American occupation of Alcatraz Island as told by principal organizer, Adam Fortunate Eagle. The story unfolds through Fortunate Eagle’s remembrances, archival footage and photographs. Also appearing in the film is John Trudell, LaNada … Continued
Today on Flashpoints: American Indian Movement founder Bill Means on William Perry Pendley’s reappointing to the bureau of land management. And we feature excerpts of a new documentary, Taking Alcatraz.
The SF Party for Socialism and Liberation invites you to a discussion about root causes of ICE raids and the increased brutality against immigrants. You can learn to fight back. The event takes place on Tuesday, August 6th from 6-8 PM at 1741 Alcatraz Avenue in Berkeley. For details, call 415.821.6171.
Tommy Orange is the author of the acclaimed novel “There There,” set in the Native American community in Oakland. He is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky.
Tommy Orange is the author of the acclaimed novel “There There,” set in the Native American community in Oakland. He is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky.
Today on Flashpoints: Highlights from this year’s Sunrise Ceremony from Alcatraz Island, for Indigenous People’s Day.
The City of Berkeley holds it's Juneteenth Celebration on Sunday, June 17, from 11am to 7pm. This cultural event celebrates African American culture and traditions, as well as promotes community diversity. The event - featuring music, food, health screenings, historical exhibits & art for children takes place along Adeline Street, from Ashby to Alcatraz. For...
Today on Flashpoints: An update on Haiti with Senior Producer, Kevin Pina. And, Unthanksgiving and the upcoming Indigenous People’s celebration on the liberated island of Alcatraz. We’ll speak with AIM co founder, Bill Means.
Today Mitch Jeserich is in conversation with Jeremy Stahl and Ryan Grim about the latest Robert Mueller indictments news. Jeremy Stahl is a senior editor for Slate, he wrote yesterday the article “The Potential Bombshell Hidden in the Mueller Indictments”. Ryan Grim is The Intercept’s Washington D.C. bureau chief. Then we are talking with historian Robert … Continued
Today on Flashpoints: Wildfire burning throughout California. We’ll feature a special news update with KPFA news’s Christina Asnestad. Also, we celebrate Indigenous People’s Day with sound from this morning’s annual Sunrise Ceremony from Alcatraz. And we’ll speak with legendary civil rights attorney, Daniel Sheheen.
