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Advocacy
  • Rory Gilbert and Nikki Nelson discuss battered wives and family abuse

    Jul. 28, 1981

    Rory Gilbert of United Charities and family therapist Nikki Nelson discuss battered wives and family abuse. The song "She Sits On The Table" by Tom Paxton is played at the end of the interview (00:49:48-end).

  • James and Ann Harper discuss their social center, "Save the Alcoholic"

    Jun. 25, 1980

    James and Ann Harper join Studs Terkel to discuss their personal stories and the work of their social center called Save the Alcoholic, located in the Uptown neighborhood of Chicago. James discusses his struggle with alcoholism and how his experiences influence the mission of Save the Alcoholic. Ann says its often hard to work with “Skid row alcoholics,” but ultimately, they both believe it’s important to help those who are alienated by society, despite their frustrations.

  • Interview with the Latin American Defense Organization members

    1969

    Discussing "El Bario in Chicago" and interviewing members of LADO (the Latin American Defense Organization).

  • General Chaney, Charles Roche and Mary Lou Wolff discuss the Citizens Action Program

    Nov. 27, 1973

    Interviewing General Chaney, Charles Roche and Mary Lou Wolff of the Citizens Action Program.

  • Peace Pilgrim

    Peace Pilgrim talks with Studs Terkel about her prilgrimage as a peace activist

    Jul. 12, 1976

    Peace Pilgrim talks about her pilgrimage journey as a peace activist. Starting on January 1, 1953, in Pasadena, California, she adopted the name "Peace Pilgrim" and walked across the United States for 28 years.

  • PFLAG participants

    1982 Group members of Parents and Friends of Gays and Lesbians, talk with Studs Terkel

    Feb. 10, 1982

    Although the title of the group specifies gays lesbians are also included in this heartfelt, 1982, discussion with four parents who are active in Parents and Friends of Gays and how this group offers support to parents and children coming out. Discussions cross race and class boundaries on coming out and include issues of repercussions, acceptance, guilt, stigma, and how trust and love can offer a bridge to a larger understanding of sexual identity. Learn of the courage, self knowledge and self acceptance required of both parents and children in the process of coming out.

  • Earl Doty

    Interview with Earl Doty and several members of the neigborhood the riots had taken place in. Part 2

    1968

    Mr. Doty and Studs are driving through west-side Chicago talking about the riots that had just occurred. Talks briefly with Mr. Black a worker at the Sinclair station at the corner of Troop and Roosevelt. Also speaks with a person from the neighborhood that was present at the riots. Interviews parks department workers at a plastic pool that was set up in Fosco park.

  • Jonathan Katz

    Jonathan Katz discusses his book Gay American History

    Feb. 4, 1977

    Discussing the book, "Gay American History: Lesbians and Gay Men in the U.S.A.: A Documentary," and interviewing its author, Jonathan Katz.

  • A. J. (Albert John) Luthuli

    Albert John Luthuli discusses apartheid in South Africa

    Mar. 1, 1963

    Albert John Luthuli discusses apartheid in South Africa.

  • welfare rights mothers

    Welfare rights mothers talk with Studs Terkel

    1968

    Interviewing five welfare rights mothers Dovie Thurman, Bessie Bell, Catherine Dandridge, Mrs. Chmura, and Mrs. Holland.

  • Helmut Frenz

    Helmut Frenz discusses Amnesty International

    Sep. 22, 1980

    Discussing Amnesty International with Helmut Frenz.

  • Ralph Nader

    Ralph Nader discusses his book "Unsafe at Any Speed"

    1968
  • Ralph Nader

    Ralph Nader discusses corporate violence and power

    Jun. 23, 1968

    Discussing corporate violence and power with lawyer Ralph Nader. Also reading two related N.Y. Times articles and playing Pete Seeger songs.

  • Discussing El Salvador with a panel composed of Father Dan Hedley, Sister Kay Kelly, Rene Golden and Secundine Ramirez.

    Discussing El Salvador with a panel composed of Father Dan Hedley, Sister Kay Kelly, Rene Golden and Secundine Ramirez

    Feb. 19, 1981
  • Jonathan Kozol

    Discussing the book "Rachel and Her Children: Homeless Families in America"

    Jan. 29, 1988

    Discussing the book "Rachel and Her Children: Homeless Families in America" with author and advocate for disadvantaged children, Jonathan Kozol

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