Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Remembering Pearl Harbour: A Woman’s Perspective

Sixty-eight years ago, Pearl Harbour naval base on the island of Oahu in Hawaii, was bombed. Over the years, several film and documentary have been produced. Many stories have been presented. However, few stories of the role of women have been shared. Today, Women’s Magazine has some of those stories, like that of Lena Jamison, a California woman who was recorded two days after the bombing. by John Lomax of the Library of Congress, in Dallas, TX. Other stories include that of Ruth Baird Shaw, as well as journalist Cornelia Fort, a Pearl Harbour survivor.

Plus "Grandmother's Wisdom Way," marks the 16 Days of action for United Nations- mandated Campaign for the Elimination of Violence towards Women and girls. Listen to this extraordinary compilation of poetry, history and song, produced by Yevtte Hochberg and Nina Serrano. Featuring poet, musician and healer, MamaCoAtl, Alameda poet laureate Mary Rudge, radio host and musician/poet Avotcja and independent scholar Max Dashu.

Hosted by Jovelyn Richards and produced by Safi wa Nairobi.

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