Writers read from the poems, essays and personal narratives they contributed to this remarkable anthology. This Bridge Called My Back launched new perspectives on identity, its complications and contradictions – especially for feminist women of color. The book and the cultural conversation it opened helped establish third wave feminism and intersectionality. This program features Cherrié Moraga, one of … Continued
In this hour, you will hear the voices of several women healthcare workers who, as an extension of their fellowships with the UCSF HEAL Initiative, are advocating for health equity and health justice in their own communities, and or walking in other vulnerable communities in service. The UCSF HEAL Initiative (Health, Equity, Action, Leadership), is … Continued
When Reverend Tristy Taylor and her husband decided to stop trying to have a baby, she honored that loss with a special ceremony. During her time sitting shiva, “grief first” was her mantra. Then a dream inspired her to create a celebration of her decision to not become a mother. Produced by Collen Thomas … Continued
Welcome to Feisty Female Folktales, two feminist themed international children’s fairytales… one from Norway, Tatterhood, and one From Japan, Unanana and the elephant. Feisty Female Folktales, was produced by northern California performance artist and activist, Sherry Glaser Love, and features original music by Johnny Qwest Huebel & David M. Brown. Tatterhood featured the voices of Sophia Scott, Tristan O’Greenfield, … Continued
Mosaic America’s Galorious highlights stories of glorious gals; women who were first to Stand Up and get others to Rise Up. Women today need to hear about the others before and among us who are claiming their whole identity on their own terms. Galorious is a celebration of hard-won triumphs of strong and courageous women … Continued
Revolutionary Power of Women’s Anger. The author asserts that women’s fury at injustice has been one of the most powerful forces in U.S. politics and culture, coalescing in numerous protests and movements that brought about lasting change. Traister explores the characteristics and themes of anger as well as the ways in which it took shape within … Continued
Sistah Boom is a women’s samba marching band that has been showing up in the streets at Bay Area demonstrations for 40 years – bringing power, energy, and spirit. The story of Sistah Boom is one of women’s empowerment, queer liberation, and marching for social justice. This sound-rich documentary chronicles the four decades of social … Continued
What does 21st Century Feminism Look Like? Live show with call-ins. Host Vylma V.speaks with two young women of color who identify as feminists as they explore: What does 21st Century feminism look like? Why do they identify as feminist, and why is it that some young women do not? Can men be feminists or simply allies? Call in with your questions and your responses for … Continued
Listen to a kitchen-table conversation with Black transnational feminists Coumba Toure, Hakima Abbas, and Vanessa Thompson discussing the values, principles, and visions of global black feminism and the contradictions they face as they engage in the multifaceted activism. Host: Margo Okazawa-Rey
In a time when society is marshalling calls to #LetBlackWomenLead and #ListentoBlackWomen, actual Black women leaders experience little in the way of material and actual support and resources to manifest the large goals and aspirations for their leadership. So we ask, Why? In this hour, host Micia Mosely invites us into a conversation about Black … Continued
