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E.R. Braithwaite discusses his career and the book "Reluctant Neighbors"
1972 E.R. Braithwaite, Guyanese-born British-American novelist, writer, teacher and diplomat discusses his writing and career. The interview opens with Mr. Braithwaite, reading from his book "Reluctant neighbors".
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Dr. Charles Clements discusses his book "Witness to War"
Apr. 29, 1985 After having flown 50 missions in Vietnam, Charles Clements went to medical school and became a physician and a human rights activist. Dr. Clements talks about his observations in the poorest sections of Nicaragua. Because medicine for the poor people was considered contraband, Clements had to resort to putting rusty nails into a cup of water and having his patients drink the water for iron supplements. Clements reminds the audience if we don't know our history, we are bound to repeat it.
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Dr. Beatrice Tucker, Sheri Daniels, and Barbara Brasa discuss issues of training and legality in the midwifery profession
Mar. 15, 1978 CONTENT WARNING: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, offensive language. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.
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Dolores Huerta discusses workers' rights
Apr. 16, 1975 Activist Dolores Huerta of United Farm Workers discusses farm laborers and immigrant rights; includes excerpt of Cesar Chavez, excerpt from Viva La Causa, and interview with Roberto Acuna.
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Discussing the Prologue Alternative High School with Chris Daniels, Tanya Jones, Donna Brogan and Lenore Schuman.
Nov. 17, 1986 Prologue Alternative High School is a not-for-profit community-based organization that operates three alternative high schools in Chicago.
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Discussing the Irish Civil Rights Movement with Mairead Corrigan
Jun. 8, 1978 Content Warning: This conversation has the presence of outdated, biased, or offensive language. Rather than remove this content, we present it in the context of twentieth-century social history to acknowledge and learn from its impact and to inspire awareness and discussion.*Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations
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Discussing the Inspiration Cafe with Lisa Nigro
1980 The Inspiration Cafe provides meals for the homeless in a restaurant-like setting.
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Discussing the film "Before Stonewall the Making of a Gay and Lesbian Community" with author Reverend Grant Gallup and Chicago gay-friendly bar owner, Marge Summit
Sep. 17, 1985 Discussing the film "Before Stonewall the Making of a Gay and Lesbian Community" with author Reverend Grant Gallup and Chicago gay-friendly bar owner, Marge Summit
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Discussing the dangers of nuclear war and interviewing Frank Barnaby, author of several books on the subject
Oct. 22, 1979 *Please note: some sections have been edited out from the original recording due to copyright considerations