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A Union That Made Black History

From: Dick Meister

The pioneering Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters played a major role in the struggle of African Americans for equal rights.

Bought by RadioStPete Florida, WDBM, and WEZU

Added: Jan 27, 2008
Length: 03:46
Purchases: 3

The Real Story of Rosa Parks

From: Caroline Harding

Rosa Parks and the vital role of women in the civil rights movement

Bought by KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, KWMR, KUFM - Montana Public Radio, KBCS 91.3 FM Community Radio, and WAMC Northeast Public Radio

Added: Jan 22, 2008
Length: 06:36
Purchases: 5

One of Labor's Greatest Leaders

From: Dick Meister

Few leaders have left a greater legacy than labor leader Jack Hall, a major figure in the transformation of feudalistic Hawaii into a democratic st...

Added: Dec 20, 2007
Length: 04:43

A Rockabilly Christmas

From: Joe Bevilacqua
Series: Joe Bevilacqua Christmas Programming

the story of underground rockabilly guitarist Ray Campi

Bought by High Plains Public Radio and WHCP-LP Cambridge

Added: Dec 10, 2007
Length: 04:49
Purchases: 2

The Labor Legacy of John Steinbeck

From: Dick Meister

A commentary noting that author John Steinbeck was one of the best friends American workers ever had.

Added: Oct 25, 2007
Length: 04:18

Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow - Race

From: Phil Mariage
Series: Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow

5 generational essays from This I Believe archive on Race

Added: Oct 17, 2007
Length: 24:40

Parting the Veil

From: A World of Possibilities

The Struggle for Human and Women's Rights in Iran

Added: Aug 14, 2007
Length: 54:58

No Limits for Deaf Kids

From: David Kates

Enid Wizig is a good mentor for the No Limits Theater Group students. She, like them, is profoundly deaf. They prove there are "no limits" for he...

Bought by KVNF

Added: Jun 14, 2007
Length: 03:24
Purchases: 1

"The Working Stiff -- That's Who!"

From: Dick Meister

A tribute to labor leader Harry Bridges on trhe 17th anniversary of his death,

Bought by KPFT

Added: Mar 01, 2007
Length: 04:23
Purchases: 1

Commentary: Sit Down! Sit Down!

From: Dick Meister

This commentary celebrates the 70th anniversary of the fledgling auto workers union's spectacular victory over mighty General Motors.

Bought by KPFT

Added: Jan 20, 2007
Length: 03:20
Purchases: 1

The Man Who Didn't Die

From: Dick Meister

A commentary marking the anniversary of the execution of Joe Hill, one of the most enduring and influential of American symbols.

Bought by KPFT

Added: Nov 05, 2006
Length: 04:06
Purchases: 1

The Farmworkers' Angry Champion

From: Dick Meister

Ernesto Galarza, now largely forgotten, played a key role in the rise of the farm labor movement led by Cesar Chavez.

Bought by KPFT

Added: Apr 28, 2006
Length: 03:23
Purchases: 1

The Massacre at Ludlow

From: Dick Meister

The Ludlow Massacre of April 20, 1914 was one of the most horrific events in U.S. labor history -- but one that led to desperately needed reforms.

Added: Apr 14, 2006
Length: 04:22

Perpetual War, Perpetual Power

From: Craig Barnes

Craig Barnes explores the Republican formula for perpetual war and the need for Democrats to restore America's traditional values of law, fairness ...

Bought by WYSO