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Welcome to the Freedom Archives' Digital Search Engine.The Freedom Archives contains over 12,000 hours of audio and video recordings which date from the late-1960s to the mid-90s and chronicle the progressive history of the Bay Area, the United States, and international movements. We are also in the process of scanning and uploading thousands of historical documents which enrich our media holdings. Our collection includes weekly news, poetry, music programs; in-depth interviews and reports on social and cultural issues; numerous voices from behind prison walls; diverse activists; and pamphlets, journals and other materials from many radical organizations and movements.

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Kathleen Cleaver with Kiilu Nyasha Kathleen Cleaver with Kiilu Nyasha
Date: 8/25/1994Call Number: KN 005Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Kiilu NyashaProgram: interview for airCollection: Programs produced by Kiilu Nyasha
Struggle By Kathleen Cleaver to represent Geronimo Ji Jaga at his parole hearing, Geronimo's case, COINTELPRO.
On the Contradictions within the Black Panther Party [CD] On the Contradictions within the Black Panther Party [CD]
Date: 3/5/1971Call Number: CD 985Format: CDProducers: Bruce SolowayCollection: Black Panther Party general
On the divisions within the Black Panther Party. Includes recordings from Algiers and a speech given by Huey Newton. Connie Matthews Tabor is the first speaker, Kathleen Cleaver is the 2nd and she is followed by Michael Cetawayo Tabor. A short speech given by Huey Newton in Oakland ends the recording. While the three speakers from Algiers focus on the contradictions in the party, how they understand the split in the party, criticisms of Huey and the leadership, etc. Huey mainly concentrates on revolutionary ideals vs. counter-revolutionary ideals.
On the Contradictions within the Black Panther Party On the Contradictions within the Black Panther Party
Date: 3/5/1971Call Number: KP 035Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Bruce SolowayCollection: Black Panther Party general
On the divisions within the Black Panther Party. Includes recordings from Algiers and a speech given by Huey Newton. Connie Matthews Tabor is the first speaker, Kathleen Cleaver is the 2nd and she is followed by Michael Cetawayo Tabor. A short speech given by Huey Newton in Oakland ends the reel. While the three speakers from Algiers focus on the contradictions in the party, how they understand the split in the party, criticisms of Huey and the leadership, etc. Huey mainly concentrates on revolutionary ideals vs. counter-revolutionary ideals.
Contradictions Within the Black Panthers [CD] Contradictions Within the Black Panthers [CD]
Date: 9/17/1974Call Number: CD 023Format: CDProducers: Bruce SolowayCollection: Black Panther Party general
The Black Panther Party Intercommunal Section in Algiers, demanding the expulsion of David Hilliard and criticizing Huey Newton. Released by the East Coast Ministry of Information in New York, March 4, 1971. Recorded in Algiers on videotape, February 28, 1971. Huey Newton calls out Hilliard on the telephone. Kathleen Cleaver speaks of Hilliard as revisionists, or people who are revolutionary in rhetoric but counter-revolutionary in action. Issues of the Central Panther Party, led by revisionists turning their backs on revolutionaries who have been arrested. This is basically a compilation of testimonials of high profile Panther Party members speaking on the contradictions within the party, namely the expulsion of certain members expelled because of their less than favorable public image or agenda. Judy Douglass declared insane by people in the central party. Everyone speaking here is calling for the expulsion of David Hilliard from his position as Chief of Staff for the Black Panther party. Also testimonials for reinstatement of New York Panther 21 and Geronimo.
Statement re: Explusion of Oakland Black Panthers Statement re: Explusion of Oakland Black Panthers
Date: 3/14/1971Call Number: Format: StatementCollection: Black Panther Party general
The Black Panther Party Intercommunal Section in Algiers, demanding the expulsion of David Hilliard and criticizing Huey Newton. Released by the East Coast Ministry of Information in New York, March 4, 1971.
Panthers in Algiers vs. The Black Panther National Headquarters Panthers in Algiers vs. The Black Panther National Headquarters
Date: 3/5/1971Call Number: KP 032Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsCollection: Black Panther Party general
(This audio is based on a video recording received in New York.) Split within the Black Panther Party. Statement from the Intercommunal Branch of the Party in Algiers criticizing the national leadership and calling for expulsion of David Hilliard. Includes parts of conversation by phone between Eldridge Cleaver and Huey Newton. Eldridge Cleaver describes and analyses the internal crisis in the Black Panther Party - responds to the purge of the Panther 21, Geronimo Pratt and the International Section of the Party. Roots analysis in Marxism-Leninism, describes repression and contradiction of having to respond to it by having to deal with courts and political prisoners. Goes on to describe Party as a vanguard, not a mass organization. Stresses war as politics, points to Jonathan Jackson as the "fruit of work of the party," calls for public support for the underground, and sees the party as having a right and left wing. Donald Cox discusses democratic centralism, calls for a democratic practice, reinstatement of those purged including Michael Cetewayo Tabor, Connie Matthews and Dhoruba Bin-Wahad who were declared enemies of the people in the BPP newspaper. Pete O'Neal, Sekou Odinga agree and speak. Barbara Cox adds about party's mistreatment of women. Kathleen Cleaver discusses how theory is used in party to dominate and confuse people, not lead. Discusses wave of assassinations and increased repression under Nixon. Speaks about the difference of declaring the organization to be a vanguard party rather than actually being recognized by the people as such. Donald Cox describes why he went underground in 1970. Charlotte O'Neal describes the disbanding of the Kansas City, Des Moines and Omaha chapters by June Hilliard and the bust of Ed Poindexter. Eldridge Cleaver concludes by appealing for a strengthening of the Party and asks Big Man Howard, Emory Douglas and Masai Hewitt to help correct the problems and fight against corruption in the organization.
Panthers in Algiers vs. The Black Panther National Headquarters [CD] Panthers in Algiers vs. The Black Panther National Headquarters [CD]
Date: 3/5/1971Call Number: CD 988Format: CDCollection: Black Panther Party general
(This audio is based on a video recording received in New York.) Split within the Black Panther Party. Statement from the Intercommunal Branch of the Party in Algiers criticizing the national leadership and calling for expulsion of David Hilliard. Includes parts of conversation by phone between Eldridge Cleaver and Huey Newton. Eldridge Cleaver describes and analyses the internal crisis in the Black Panther Party - responds to the purge of the Panther 21, Geronimo Pratt and the International Section of the Party. Roots analysis in Marxism-Leninism, describes repression and contradiction of having to respond to it by having to deal with courts and political prisoners. Goes on to describe Party as a vanguard, not a mass organization. Stresses war as politics, points to Jonathan Jackson as the "fruit of work of the party," calls for public support for the underground, and sees the party as having a right and left wing. Donald Cox discusses democratic centralism, calls for a democratic practice, reinstatement of those purged including Michael Cetewayo Tabor, Connie Matthews and Dhoruba Bin-Wahad who were declared enemies of the people in the BPP newspaper. Pete O'Neal, Sekou Odinga agree and speak. Barbara Cox adds about party's mistreatment of women. Kathleen Cleaver discusses how theory is used in party to dominate and confuse people, not lead. Discusses wave of assassinations and increased repression under Nixon. Speaks about the difference of declaring the organization to be a vanguard party rather than actually being recognized by the people as such. Donald Cox describes why he went underground in 1970. Charlotte O'Neal describes the disbanding of the Kansas City, Des Moines and Omaha chapters by June Hilliard and the bust of Ed Poindexter. Eldridge Cleaver concludes by appealing for a strengthening of the Party and asks Big Man Howard, Emory Douglas and Masai Hewitt to help correct the problems and fight against corruption in the organization.
The Black Panther- Black Community News Service (September 1968) The Black Panther- Black Community News Service (September 1968)
Publisher: The Black Panther PartyDate: 9/7/1968Call Number: Volume Number: Vol. II, No. 5Format: PeriodicalCollection: Black Panther Party Community News Service
Edition of the bi-weekly newspaper of the Black Panther Party. This edition has the cover title " World awaits verdict- Free Huey... or the sky's the limit". This edition includes articles on:black history, African/Asian/Latin American solidarity, Arab students, LA panthers murdered, gun laws, revolutionary culture, legal first aid. This edition includes Black Revolutionary Poetry ( aurelia bealum, j. White, Iris Wyse)
Contradictions Within the Black Panther Contradictions Within the Black Panther
Date: 9/17/1974Call Number: KP 031Format: 1/4 7 1/2 ipsProducers: Bruce SolowayProgram: Contradictions Within the Black Panther PartyCollection: Black Panther Party general
The Black Panther Party Intercommunal Section in Algiers, demanding the expulsion of David Hilliard and criticizing Huey Newton. Released by the East Coast Ministry of Information in New York, March 4, 1971. Recorded in Algiers on videotape, February 28, 1971. This is basically a compilation of testimonials of high profile Panther Party members speaking on the contradictions within the party, namely the expulsion of certain members expelled because of their less than favorable public image or agenda. Judy Douglass declared insane by people in the central party. Everyone speaking here is calling for the expulsion of David Hilliard from his position as Chief of Staff for the Black Panther party. Also testimonials for reinstatement of New York Panther 21 and Geronimo.
The Black Panther Black Community News Service [Dec 7, 1968] The Black Panther Black Community News Service [Dec 7, 1968]
Publisher: The Black Panther PartyDate: 12/7/1968Volume Number: Vol. 2 No. 15-17Format: PeriodicalCollection: Black Panther Party Community News Service
Cover Story: Eldridge Cleaver's Free! Damn Pigs and Prison.