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This hour long radio program presents and discusses women’s lives and issues globally and locally from a radical, multiracial, feminist, mujerist, womanist perspective.
Women’s Magazine acknowledges and honors Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day and what would have been his 83rd birthday, by honoring people who continue to work peace and justice. Lisa Dettmer and Preeti Mangala Shekar reflect on lessons learned from Yvette Hochburg’s death. They also speak with Yvette’s niece, Lara Withrob, about the care and … Continued
Today we welcome 2012 by taking a look at some the issues we covered in 2011, and highlighting our favorite shows of the year. You will hear from Kate Raphael, Preeti Mangala Shekar, Lisa Dettmer and Eryn Mathewson – critiquing the gay marriage movement; reviewing the film, The Help; analyzing issues for girls in the … Continued
How has the US occupation of Iraq affected women and what was the status of women’s rights in the country before the occupation? Listen to some special highlights from our past coverage on Iraq to remember and realize the devastating impact of the eight year Occupation. Listen to the voices and perspectives of feminist scholar … Continued
Kate Raphael talks with textile artist and Howard University Prof. Karen Hampton about her work and the show Invisible Lineage at the San Jose Museum of Quilts and Textiles. Then we hear a talk by Sujatha Jesudason, Executive Director of Generations Ahead, on sex selection, genetic technology and the meaning of reproductive choice. And we … Continued
Eryn Mathewson speaks with Occupy Oakland supporter and small business owner, Alanna Rayford, about her reaction to the damage her business occurred during Occupy Oakland protests. Erica Bridgeman interviews professor, media correspondent, and author, Melissa Harris Perry about her new book, Sister Citizen: Shame, Stereotypes, and Black Women in America.
Today ~ Eryn Mathewson interviews Jewels Smith about her new comic book, (H)afrocentric, and how it may change the way we talk about race, class, and gender. Then Preeti Mangala Shekar talks with Rebecca Traister and Padmalatha Ravi about the SlutWalk protest marches in Canada, and how dressing like a “slut” may affect feminist movements.
