The Bracero program was a guest worker program which allowed growers to bring workers under contract as field laborers for a specified time. Ignacio Gomez Rodriguez was a Bracero in the 1950’s and talks about how his view of America changed after he got to Salinas, and why he’s seeking money still owed to him. … Continued
KPFA’s Interim General Manager Lemlem Rijio and Interim Program Director Sasha Lilley will talk about KPFA’s upcoming 58th anniversary celebration, the launch of our new website, and upcoming programming. And they’ll open the lines for your questions and comments about what you think is working and what could be improved at KPFA.
For generations they were called, "Farm Wives." But these days, women are starting up the tractors and taking the reins of responsibility for farming in their own right. Join us to hear women farmers tell their stories of success and ingenuity in the face of the daunting challenges of sustaining small farms in an age … Continued
The second episode, "Sailing East: Asians in the Fields" charts the arrival of three different immigrant groups to the fields of California: the Chinese, the Japanese, and the Filipinos. Each brought their own culture, religion and farming skills to this country, and each endured racist attacks of one kind or another. Through their horticultural skills … Continued
EVERY VOICE AND SING! hosted by MICHELE NORRIS, looks at the fascinating and little-known history of choral music and choirs at historically Black colleges and universities. The five-part series of stand-alone hours covers the period from Pre-Civil War and Reconstruction to the present. Episode Five: "A Joyful Noise!" Explores the careers/influence of such choral directors … Continued
Pastures of Plenty As we honor Cesar Chavez’ birthday, we take a look at California and the history of the work in the fields of California with the first episode of "Pastures of Plenty." "Pastures of Plenty" is a four-part radio series exploring the lives of farm workers in California from Statehood to the present. … Continued
On the 4th Anniversary of the US invasion of Iraq, from Noon to 1:30pm, KPFA will broadcast from a demonstration in front of Nancy Pelosi’s office calling on Congress to cut off funding for the Iraq war. Speakers will include Aimee Allison, Matt Gonzalez, and many others. The demonstration will take place at 450 Golden … Continued
Hosted by Davey D and Malihe Razazan
Episode Four: "A Different Drummer." In this episode we first look at the origins and rise of Gospel Music, primarily through the life of Thomas A. Dorsey. We then trace its struggle for acceptance in the Black churches and colleges from the 1930s onwards. We conclude with an examination of its various forms today – … Continued
Between Civil War and Civil Rights. When the U.S. first faced the question of what role millions of free African-Americans should play in society, the news press was itself in transition. The popular "penny-press" was beginning to replace newspapers that were connected to political parties. The change would bring new standards to the news media. … Continued
