2:00 PM PACIFIC TIME: Fridays
Covering the movements, the issues, and the people fighting for some of the most important social justice issues of our time. Hosted by Amy Gastelum, Salima Hamirani, Anita Jonhson, and Lucy Kang.
We travel to the homeland of American bluegrass to visit the workshop of guitar builder Wayne C. Henderson. His instruments are considered some of the best in the world. His current waiting list is ten years long. Wayne could charge big bucks for his instruments, but he's not driven by money. He works by a … Continued
Cuba had a long history of segregation and racism before 1959. The revolutionary government ended the old system of segregation but racism remains a problem in Cuba. On this, the 50th anniversary of the Cuba Revolution, we look at how Cuba brought about equality for symphony musicians. We'll also look at Cuba's efforts to feed … Continued
Women Rising 18: Rescuers of Wildlife Women are gaining influence as leaders throughout the world, fighting for peace, justice, the environment and civil society. They have combined passion for nature with a professional approach on animal care and release, along with rainforest conservation and wildlife monitoring, click here to find out more about how they … Continued
It¹s a case that made headlines across the nation. On August 18, 2006, seven Black, lesbian and gender non-conforming young women from New Jersey went out for a night in New York City. A man selling DVDs on the sidewalk. Also Black propositioned one of the young women. She turned him down, but he … Continued
It's been 5 years of genocide in Darfur. 300,000 lives have been lost and millions have been displaced. While the UN says lack of security has prevented the full deployment of a peacekeeping force, even Hollywood stars have taken on the cause.On this edition, we'll hear what it's like to embed with rebels in Darfur … Continued
In the United States, HIV/AIDS is no longer just a disease affecting white, gay men. The percentage of cases of women living with HIV has tripled in the past 20 years, and women of color are most affected. Yet outdated perceptions about the epidemic drive government prevention work, from the way data is collected to … Continued
How much does it cost to put food on the table for your family these days? Definitely more than last year at this time. And it¹s a sure bet that it'll be even higher next year. The cost of producing food is skyrocketing and the basics are becoming out of reach to average American households. … Continued
