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In Conversation with Greg Palast

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Greg Palast talks about the PG&E blackout being a blackmail tactic and ongoing voter suppression throughout the U.S. Greg Palast has been called the “most important investigative reporter of our time — up there with Woodward and Bernstein” (The Guardian). In September 2016, before US Presidential Elections, Palast released his movie, The Best Democracy Money Can … Continued


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In Conversation with John Carlos Frey

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On Tuesday, June 25th in Berkeley, California John Carlos Frey read from his book, “Sand and Blood: America’s Stealth War on the Mexico Border” and discuss America’s immigration policies, the militarization of the border and American Racism. Today’s program will feature his talk and the film Harvest of Empire. John Carlos Frey “Sand and Blood … Continued


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INDIGENOUS PEOPLE’S DAY – Special Fund Drive Programming

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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


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In Conversation with Joy Degruy

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CIIS Public Programs Podcast Presents JOY DEGRUY “Post-Traumatic Slave Syndrome” In this episode, author Joy DeGruy is joined in conversation by CIIS Dean of Diversity and Inclusion Denise Boston to explore how trans-generational trauma and systems of oppression have influenced race relations in America today.


Love & Solidarity James Lawson & Nonviolence In The Search For Workers’ Rights An exploration of nonviolence and organizing through the life and teachings of Rev. James Lawson. “A must see for students, teachers, and activists.” Premilla Nadasen, Assoc. Prof. History, Barnard College photo credit @ copyright Love & Solidarity film


Toni Morrison: The Pieces I AM This artful and intimate meditation on the legendary storyteller examines her life, her works and the powerful themes she has confronted throughout her literary career. Toni Morrison leads an assembly of her peers, critics and colleagues on an exploration of race, history, America and the human condition.  


Power to Heal Medicare and the Civil Rights Revolution The untold story of how the twin struggles for racial justice and healthcare intersected: creating Medicare and desegregating thousands of hospitals at the same time. POWER TO HEAL tells a poignant chapter in the historic struggle to secure equal and adequate access to healthcare for all Americans. … Continued


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In Conversation with Tim Wise – Checking White Privilege

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Tim Wise, the author of “White Like Me” brought down the house with his criticism of white privilege and racism in America. Tim Wise is among the most prominent anti-racist writers and educators in the United States. He has spent the past 25 years speaking to audiences in all 50 states, on over 1000 college … Continued