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Community Activism & Social Reform Working, Labor, Economy
  • Richard Lewis

    Richard Lewis discusses nuclear energy and the politics and dangers surrounding it

    1970

    Richard Lewis discusses nuclear energy, the Joint Committee on Atomic Energy, pollution, and his book "Nuclear Power Rebellion".

  • Dr. Richard Wade

    Rev. W. Alvin Pitcher and Dr. Richard Wade discuss race relations, civil rights, and socio-economic differences

    Aug. 23, 1965

    Reverend W. Alvin Pitcher and Dr. Richard Wade discuss how violence and civil disobedience intertwine with civil rights, economic differences, and the importance of education.

  • Peter Lewis

    Peter Lewis discusses George Orwell, the subject of his book "George Orwell, The Road to 1984"

    Jun. 21, 1982

    Discussing the book "George Orwell, the road to 1984" with the author Peter Lewis.

  • Michael Frayne

    Oliver Howes discusses life in England; part 2

    1962

    Oliver Howes discusses his thoughts on racism in England, his daily life, and what he wants out of life. Audio is distorted from 15:39 to 35:42; part 2.

  • Mrs. Bailey Bishop and Edith Neisser talk about education of children, part 2

    1965

    Part 2 of a series sponsored by the national conference of Christians and Jews. Includes "Rearing the Child of Good Will" and "The Child and the Changing World." Mrs. Bailey Bishop and Ms. Neisser discuss the importance of an open mind and a accepting environment in education and at home, and how this helps the children to accept change as it happens.

  • Mrs. Bailey Bishop and Edith Neisser talk about education of children, part 1

    1965

    Part 1 of a series sponsored by the national conference of Christians and Jews Titles discussed include "Rearing the Child of Good Will" and "The Child and the Changing World." Includes interviews of Mrs. Bailey Bishop and Edith Neisser. They discuss the importance of an open mind and accepting environment in education and at home, and how this helps the children to accept change as it happens. Excerpt of "Jimmy" discussing his feelings about school (unsure of record number the quote comes from).

  • Maud Russell social worker, educator, and writer, discusses U.S./China relations

    Jun. 1, 1976

    Ms. Russell was a social worker with the YWCA in China from 1917-1943, and the executive director of the Committee for a Democratic Far Eastern Policy from 1946-1952. Ms Russell speaks of her time and work in China, about U.S./China relations and the cultural revolution taking place in China. Includes excerpt of Joshua Horn talking about a worker who got burned while working at a steel factory in China. He speaks of the outpouring help for the man from the community of Shanghi.(1934055-3-1)

  • Jonathan Kozol

    Jonathan Kozol discusses his book "Children of the Revolution: A Yankee Teacher in the Cuban Schools"

    Nov. 10, 1978

    Studs has a spirited discussion with Jonathan Kozol who shares his adventures and learnings in Cuba that formed the basis of his book "Children of the Revolution: A Yankee Teacher in the Cuban Schools." Kozol explains the ambitious Cuban Literacy Campaign begun in the 1960s that aimed to educate the entire population, tells of children teaching adults in remote villages by lantern light, and the unity and national pride that resulted. He and Studs explore the idea of generative words in literacy education and contemplate Kozol's hope to adapt a similar approach to American education.

  • Jerry Dinson and Michael Sternberg discuss Thresholds, a social service organization

    May. 14, 1975

    Discussing the work of Thresholds, a Chicago social service organization, and interviewing Jerry Dinson and Michael Sternberg. They discuss what Thresholds provides and how it helps people with their confidence and mental health. Includes a song called "Young Paul".

  • Interviewing Chicagoan Lucy Jefferson : part 2

  • Interview with North Carolina labor organizers

    1960

    Discussing "The Story of 77" with Oliver Harvey, Mary Ellen Kent, Lucy Bug and Pete Brandon.

  • Interview with Mary Hollis and Sandra Maxwell

    Jul. 9, 1993

    Interviewing Mary Hollis and Sandra Maxwell, members of the Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now (ACORN).

  • Interview with Gale Cincotta and Tom Fox

    Apr. 8, 1986

    Interviewing Gale Cincotta of National People's Action, a community activist organization working on issues of housing and employment, and Tom Fox.

  • Herbert Kohl discusses Myles Horton and the book "The Long Haul: An Autobiography"

    Apr. 5, 1990

    Progressive educator Herbert Kohl discusses educator and founder of the Highlander Folk School Myles Horton and the book about him, "The Long Haul: An Autobiography." The book was written by Herbert Kohl and his wife, Judith Kohl.

  • Gale Cincotta

    Gale Cincotta discusses community organizing for fair housing and loan practices

    Jul. 7, 1977

    Interviewing Gale Cincotta, a co-author of the book "Urban Disinvestment: New Implications for Community Organization, Research, and Public Policy." Cincotta is an expert on discrimination in mortgage loans and its effects in Chicago and other cities.

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