The Civil Rights Movement Today

The Civil Rights Movement Today

Voices Radio continues its look at 1964's Mississippi "Freedom Summer" with guest Charles M Payne. Charles who is a veterans of the Civil Rights, examine the movement today and how the sacrifices of 50 years ago are resonating today. Aired...

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Freedom Struggle and Traditions

Freedom Struggle and Traditions

On this show Eric Mann read excerpts from Charles M. Payne's book I've Got the Light of Freedom: The Organizing Tradition and the Mississippi Freedom Struggle . Eric Also discuss with Ronald Collins of The Bus...

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MTA Voted To Raise Bus Fares, But The Struggle Continues For A Socialized Public Transportation System

MTA Voted To Raise Bus Fares, But The Struggle Continues For A Socialized Public Transportation System

Manuel Criollo of The Labor Community Strategy Center discuss with Barbara lott-Holland of The Bus Riders Union the recent bus fare hike set to go into effect on September 1, 2014. According...

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Mayor Garcetti and MTA Board Votes to Raise Bus Fares

Mayor Garcetti and MTA Board Votes to Raise Bus Fares

Despite having a five billion dollar a year budget of tax payers money, the Los Angeles MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) board has voted to raise bus fares across the board-with the exception of student passes. A monthly...

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Peniel E. Joseph: On Race, Democracy, and Civil Rights

Peniel E. Joseph: On Race, Democracy, and Civil Rights

In this interview Eric speaks with professor, historian, author, and activist Peniel Joseph about his new book 'Stokely: A Life' . Professor Joseph also discuss with Eric the historical and political significance of Mississippi Freedom...

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From White Anti-Racism to Modern Day “Slave Owner”: Maria Gitin’s New Book and Donald Sterling’s Racism

From White Anti-Racism to Modern Day “Slave Owner”: Maria Gitin’s New Book and Donald Sterling’s Racism

In this interview Eric speaks with Maria Gitin about her new book This Bright Light of Ours: Stories from the Voting Rights Fight . Then Eric will comment and take call-ins on LA Clippers owner ...

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