Monday, July 29, 2019: Women's Magazine Fund Drive, Month of Momentum to Close the Camps starts Thursday Aug 1

Dear all,

It's that time again - seems like a constant refrain, I know. KPFA's on-air summer fund drive is in full swing, and the theme is 1969. There has been some great programming looking back at that fateful year - the occupation of Alcatraz, the Battle for People's Park, Stonewall - featuring archival audio that has not been heard for many years.

Unfortunately, the fundraising has been sluggish, and that means we may have to extend this drive beyond this week. We don't want that and I know you don't either. So if you yesterday's show, you can still call 1-800-439-5732 or donate securely online at www.kpfa.org and don't forget to mention how much you appreciate KPFA Women's Magazine.

We replay an interview some of you may have heard previously with Betty Reid Soskin, the oldest US park ranger and the face of the Rosie the Riveter Memorial in Richmond, CA. Betty is now 97 and still going strong; she's just released an album featuring songs she wrote in the 1960s. One of those songs is on the show. Even if you heard the interview before, I recommend tuning in and listening again. As I listened to it today, I found it just as inspiring and informative as I did the first time I heard it. She has such a unique voice.

Click here to listen to the show. 59:50 min

We are offering Betty's book, Sign My Name to Freedom, as a thank you gift for your donation of $150 or more, but there are also tons of other thank you gifts available on our website kpfa.org. If you've admired my cool hoodie, those are also available.  But even if you can only give $10 or $25, it is worth it! $25 or more makes you a member and gives you the right to vote in board elections and help to determine the future direction of the station. And second, it helps keep us on the air and lets station management know that you value our show.

So if you can and haven't donated in a while, become a KPFA member. Call 1-800-439-5732 or go to kpfa.org/donate.

Thanks so much for all your support.

Kate

P.S. I'm also involved in organizing the Month of Momentum: 31 days of action to Close the Camps which kicks off on Thursday. In just over a week, we have pulled together a month of actions at the ICE Building in San Francisco (630 Sansome), every day from noon to 1 pm, each day organized by a different organization or community. Climate justice activists, drummers, public health workers, librarians, tenants and housing activists, comedians, lawyers & legal workers, restaurant & bar workers, even journalists!  Come out, come out - check out the calendar to see what's happening each day and come whenever you can!