Special Broadcast
The First Annual Black Media Appreciation Night. – February 6, 2013
Independent Black journalists from across the Bay celebrate the contributions to the socio-political and cultural well-being of the Bay’s Black population. KPFA broadcasters were given awards during the ceremony including Walter Turner, JR Valrey, Greg Bridges, and Davey D.
The Week Start Here—Award Winning Poet, Spoken Word Artist, Author, Educator, Nikki Giovanni – February 3, 2013
Producer/Host Veronica Faisant in conversation with venerable Poet, Educator, Author, Nikki Giovanni. In this, the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, Nikki shares her unique perspective on whether African Americans are truly free and what, as a race, we have achieved since 1863. Open phone lines.
Sutro Sam: The Return of the River Otter – January 25, 2013
Terra Verde fetes San Francisco’s newest celebrity: river otter Sutro Sam. Experts from the River Otter Ecology Project and the Golden Gate National Recreation Area discuss the recovery of this species in the Bay Area.
Martin Luther King Jr. Special Program – January 21, 2013
Excerpts from historic Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. speeches.
Pacifica National Inauguration Special, Guests and Comentary – January 21, 2013
With Hosts Davey D, from KPFA and Margaret Prescood, from KPFK.
Con Sabor Special with Luis Medina – January 19, 2013
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Con Sabor 4 hour special featuring the best in Salsa, Latin Jazz, Musica Cubana and more with host Luis Medina. Special guests are noted musician-educator Rebeca Mauleon and Bernie Gonzalez, producer of the Voices Of Latin Rock autism benefit. Also ticket giveaways, music news, events calendar and explosive music!