sharonksobotta

News for March 17, 2024--W. Kamau Bell, Kate Schatz and Nadine--Doing the work for Change

International Women's Day 2024 ---Dedicated to Betty Reid Soskin

History is made, told and remembered by who is at the table making it, telling it and remembering it. This is why 102 year old dedicated a half century of her time to telling a more inclusive version of history as a powerful orator and member of the Rosie the Riveter National Park. A part of her own story that has been far less amplified is that of her time as a musician during her first half-century of life. Listen to this powerful interview that includes three generations of women including Betty, her daughter and her granddaughter. You'll also get a sneak peak at the forthcoming film and the soon to come to stage play. 

Sign My Name to Freedom

A glimpse into the intergenerational worlds of Betty Reid Soskin, her daughter and her granddaughter as the world awaits the release of the film 'Sign My Name to Freedom' and experiences the theatrical version of it later this month. 

Prop One: What's at stake with CA's controversial ballot measure

Proposition One: What does it mean for Californians and the state's mental health and housing crisis? Why are so many people impacted by Mental Health Challenges and so many people doing harm reduction and outreach services so opposed? Listen in

Black Minds Matter Too

Gigi Crowder talks about why it's important for mental health to be destigmatized and decriminalized. 

An Israeli Jewish American and a Palestinian Muslim American Call for Ceasefire

What voices are we not hearing? A Palestinian American’s Perspective

While President Biden continues echoing the rock solid support of the United States for Israel and mainstream media is focusing almost exclusively on the Israeli perspective, thousands of Americans and people from across the world are taking to the streets begging for an immediate ‘cease fire.’ This is the perspective of a Palestinian American mother who was born in Jerusalem but now lives in the East Bay. 

October 15, 2023 Preview

This week's show is a mix of hardships and hope--sharing perspectives on the conflict between Israel and Palestine, while honoring marginalized voices and innovators for change. 

Grandparents as Guardians

News for Sunday, September 17, 2023

From the farm fields to the classroom, unions unite to ask for fair and competitive wages. We discuss the film 'A Song for Cesar' from the lens of the filmmakers--Andres Alegria and Abel Sanchez--which will air on PBS this month. We'll also hear from the teachers in the Lafayette School District, who say that while the district may be ranked among the top in the county, the pay scale of teachers is among the lowest.

Lastly, we'll hear from Blues Singer Johnny Burgin. The show airs on KPFA, 94.1 fm or KPFA.org on the third Sunday of each month.