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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 We are also in the process of scanning and uploading thousands of historical documents which enrich our media holdings.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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The Struggle for Palestine: A Reader The Struggle for Palestine: A Reader
Publisher: www.justiceinpalestine.netDate: 10/2004Volume Number: OctoberFormat: CompilationCollection: Arab Perspectives on Palestine
An accompanying reader for the 4th anniversary of the intifada at Horace Mann Middle School on October 2nd, 2004. a. What does the word “Intifada” mean?, electronicintifada.net; b. Palestine: A Short Primer, Justice in Palestine Coalition; c. The Implementation of the Right of Return, Salman Abu Sitta; d. Zionism as a Racist Ideology, Kathleen and Bill Christison; e. Blind Imperial Arrogance, Edward Said f. From Iraq to Palestine and Beyond, Toufiq Haddad; g. Gaza Disengagement: Palestinian Concerns Ignored, Linh Truong; h. The Future of Palestine’s children and society at rise, Genevieve Cora Fraser; i. The Wall – Not its Route – Creates Apartheid, PENGON/Anti-Apartheid Wall Campaign; j. Palestinian Political Prisoners, Rafeef Ziadah; k. The Crisis in America’s Prisons, James J. Zogby; l. Overstating the Benefits of Palestinian Nonviolence, Ali Abunimah; m. Oil and Empire in the Middle East, Bilal El-Amine; n. Israel and Palestine, Choosing Sides, Alison Weir; o. Israel’s Violations of UN Resolutions, Various Sources; p. US Aid: The Lifeblood of the Occupation, Matt Bowles; q. Queer for Palestine, Deeg; r. Media Activism Advice, Ali Abunimah; s. Activist Hand-Book, SUSTAIN, D.C.; t. Boycott Call Strikes a Responsive Chord, Laila El-Haddad; u. Anti-Aparthied Call to Action, PENGON/Anti-Apartheid Wall Campaign
The Crusader Monthly Newsletter (May-June 1964) The Crusader Monthly Newsletter (May-June 1964)
Author: Robert F. WilliamsYear: 1964Volume Number: Vol. 5-4 May-JuneFormat: PeriodicalCollection: Mabel and Robert F. Williams
USA: The Potential of a Minority Revolution: On violent resistance, that with non-violence, only the blood of the oppressed will flow; to say that violent resistance brings annihilation points out the beastly nature of the oppressor. “The white barbaric racist is coded a ‘white only’ special privilege in the realm of all violence, both justified and unjustified.” “Our greatest enemy is our defeatist attitude .” “The soft society is highly susceptible to panic.” “What is integration when the law says yes, but the police and howling mobs say no?” Self-defense must be based on justice, not vengeance. “We merely advocate self-defense for brutalized Afro-americans .” Sydney, Australia – students protesting against racial discrimination in U.S.; Association of Negro Studies in Kobe, Japan.
Panel Discussion on the crisis of racism PART 2 Panel Discussion on the crisis of racism PART 2
Date: 5/1/1962Call Number: KP 095Format: Cass A & BProducers: WBAI New York, Pacifica RadioProgram: The Crisis of RacismCollection: Black Liberation
A Continuation of KP 094, A panel discussion on "The Crisis of Racism", with Malcolm X, James Farmer, and William Worthy. Moderated by Murray Kempton. Conclusion and Question and Answer period - Malcolm X answers questions from the audience about racism in America. James Farmer, the National Director of CORE (Congress of Racial Equality), speaks about the 500 years of racial oppression in America. Malcolm X speaks about being ready to die for liberation, and about how the American colonists were also labeled revolutionaries. Finally there's a speech by James Farmer about CORE and the responsibilities of the blacks today to do something and take action against white racism.
RAP Program RAP Program
Date: 6/2/1989Call Number: CV 126Format: Cass A & BProducers: Chuy VarelaCollection: Chuy Varela Collection
Testimonials about the RAP Program, a violence prevention program of the Family Violence Law Center, based in Oakland.
Stop the Draft Week from KALX October 17, 1967 Stop the Draft Week from KALX October 17, 1967
Publisher: KALXDate: 10/17/1967Call Number: KP 651Format: CassetteCollection: Anti-War
This is a rally at UC Sproul Plaza broadcast live during the weeklong STDW protests. The broadcast is interrupted early on by a bulletin with a message from Roger Heyns, UC Chancellor, about enforcing selective service (draft) laws, etc. and forbidding activities of STDW supporters on the UC campus. Issue of non-violence vs self-defense; issue of whether or not to block traffic; whether or not to focus on free speech issue on campus. Vote is held on joining the next day’s demonstration, controversy erupts on how to do the vote. Issue of those going, what tactics they might engage in. Then voting on some proposals. Mike Smith’s proposal to go to Oakland City Hall the next day. William Mandel proposes a march to Oakland City Hall from the rally. Several more, including an SDS proposal that focuses on campus aspects. Strong statement of opposition to the war by one speaker. Chants: Vote! Vote! Confusion continues. Terry Cannon speaks to help organize carpools starting at 5AM; picket signs; speaks of people protecting one another, will be peaceful tomorrow, a monitor system—matter of life and death (refers to Bob Mandel an STDW leader arrested)— “if we are not for ourselves who is going to be with us.” Three acts here tonight: burn draft card, burn uniform, burn naturalization papers. Rally followed by a special program produced by KALX News (Alex Frair/Frayer) on anti-draft resistance, opened by chants of: “Hell No We Won’t Go!” The program features detailed coverage by the on-the-scene reporter with actuality from the demonstrations, confrontations and clashes with police.