Monday, October 26, 2015: Racism and Islamophobia in France

Over the last year uprisings against police violence have erupted around the U.S. spearheaded by victims of violence and their families and the newly organized Black Lives Matter, an organization lead almost entirely by Black women. Internationally women of color are also organizing against state violence. And this October 31st women of color in France are organizing a massive March for Dignity and Against Racism, in Paris, to demonstrate against police brutality and structural racism (in racial segregation, unemployment, the outlawing of the Islamic veil in schools, and daily humiliation). This March is being called on the 10th year anniversary of the 2005 uprisings in France’s racialized, working class suburbs sparked by the deaths of two adolescent boys of color escaping a stop and frisk.

"There is collective urgency to talk about racism and police violence in France...We have to organize because we are in danger..."

This Monday on KPFA Radio’s Women’s Magazine UC Berkeley Professor Paola Bacchetta talks about racism in France and also talks with Amal Bentounsi, the woman who brought together the collective of women of color organizing the March. They discuss the March, conditions of people of color in France and Amal Bentounsi’s personal experiences with police violence, racism and Islamophobia.

Click here to go to SoundCloud today's show. 53:38 min

To learn more and contribute to this March in France on October 31st click on March for Dignity.

Events:
The Middle East Children’s Alliance is thrilled to invite you to the

BAY AREA BOOK LAUNCH for
Activist/Journalist/Author KATE RAPHAEL’s brand new book
MURDER UNDER THE BRIDGE: A Palestine Mystery

Thursday, November 19, 2015 – 7:30pm
La Pena Cultural Center
3105 Shattuck Avenue, Berkeley
(near Ashby Bart)
Tickets $5, no one turned away

Bay Area activist extraordinaire Kate Raphael’s first novel, Murder Under the Bridge, is a fast-paced and intricately-plotted mystery offering an intimate look at the lives of women in the Middle East. Hear Kate read from and discuss her book – and buy your own copy for her to sign!

**Featuring Special Guest: Political comedian KARINDA DOBBINS

For info: www.mecaforpeace.org, 510-548-0542. Benefit for Palestinian women and children, wheelchair accessible.

Cosponsored by Queers Undermining Israeli Terrorism, Jewish Voice for Peace/Bay Area, Art Forces and more!

Monday, October 19, 2015:Adrienne Lauby on Fighting Homelessness in Sonoma County (and everywhere)

Women's Magazine talks with Adrienne Lauby, host and producer of Pushing Limits on KPFA, about her work with Homeless Action in Sonoma County.  Adrienne was recently honored for her activism by the Sonoma County Task Force for the Homeless.  We talk about gender dynamics in homeless communities and about creative solutions to the exploding housing crisis in our area.

"Rent control is the first line of defense."

Listen now or Get MP3. 31:13 min

Adrienne with tenant organizer Christine Webster at a rally in Healdsburg

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

Also on today's show:

Pacifica Archives "American Women" project

Monday, October 19, 2015: Pacifica Archives "American Women" project

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Jolene Beiser and Brian DeShazor join us to discuss the newly completed archive, American Women Making History and Culture: 1963-1982.  The project includes 2000 recordings from the five Pacifica stations, which will soon be available for free streaming.  The program presents a sample of these recordings, covering the early Second Wave women's movement, as well as women active in a range of political and cultural work.

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

Also on today's show:

Adrienne Lauby on Fighting Homelessness in Sonoma County (and everywhere)

Events:

One Night Only

Friday, October 30, 2015, 7:15 pm

Brava Theater, 2781 24th Street, San Francisco CA

a performance by artist Andrea Fraser presented in collaboration with the

WATTIS Institute for Contemporary Art

Andrea will be performing her internationally acclaimed piece based on a 1972 KPFK program

“KPFK: Men on the line: men committed to feminism”

Info and tickets or call 415-355-9673

The 36th Annual Spiral Dance

Saturday, October 31, 2015, gates oopen at 6 PM, event starts at 7:30

Kezar Stadium in San Francisco

For online tickets go to http://reclaimingspiraldance.org/ or purchase them locally from Sacred Well, Ancient Ways, Milk and Honey, and Scarlet Sage.

A ritual to honor our beloved dead and dance the spiral of rebirth 

Monday, October 12, 2015: South Asian Feminist in the Spotlight

Preeti Shekar features performers and filmmakers from the San Francisco International South Asian Film Festival 2015. Oct 22-25 in San Francisco and Nov 1 in Palo Alto

The first interview is with Fawzia Mirza about her one woman show, Me, My Mom, and Sharmila. Fawzia's live performance is scheduled for October 23 at 7:15 in SF. For tickets and information go to www.thirdi.org.

"India's daughters will not be silenced."

Next up Preeti interviews filmmaker Nyna Pais Caputi about her award winning film, Petals in the Dust that tells the empowering though shocking story of female infanticide and gender violence in India. They come from all walks of life and share only one common trait: they are female. Women from all economic backgrounds continue to lose their lives to infanticide, sex-selective abortions, starvation and medical neglect, dowry deaths, brutal gang rapes, and more. It is estimated that by 2020 there will be 20 percent more men than women in India! The film explores the cultural origins of this deeply embedded social violence, and profiles both the unimaginable stories of brave survivors, and the inspiring work of activists and gender experts who are helping to change the status quo. Nyna's film airs on November 1 at 2:45 PM in Palo Alto. Information at www.thirdi.org

Co-director of the 3rd i Film Festival, Anuj Vaidya talks about the festival and the importance of women filmmakers and contributors. Anuj discusses several films from this year's festival including, Haider and Dheepan. Don't miss this cross-cultural, diverse and entertaining presentation of South Asian experiences and culture. Tickets and program are available on line at www.thirdi.org.

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

Monday, October 5, 2015: Cecile Pineda's Apology to a Whale

"Human Beings have fouled our nest." Cecile Pineda

Kate Raphael speaks in depth with Cecile Pineda, whose new book, Apology to a Whale: Words to Mend a World, takes on linguistics, anthropology and the question of why some humans try to destroy the world we live in, when no other animal does.  Cecile will be reading in Berkeley next Saturday at a benefit for Western States Legal Foundation.

Listen now or Get MP3. 36:02 min

Apology to a Whale: Words to Mend a World, Book Launch Benefit

ORDER NOW from WingsPress.com or from your local book store

Apology to a Whale: Words to Mend a World, by Cecile Pineda, is now available from WingsPress.com. Western States Legal Foundation is sponsoring a benefit book launch, reading and signing on Saturday, October 10 at the Berkeley Town House, 2550 Dana Street at the corner of Parker Street, with a wine and cheese reception at 3:30 pm and author presentation at 4 pm. Cecile Pineda will talk about how the work developed, and answer questions from the public. Admission is free. Book sales will benefit Western States Legal Foundation, which has been working for the abolition of nuclear weapons throughout the world for more than three decades.

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

Also on today's show:
Selling Breast Cancer
Star Trek Live

Monday, October 5, 2015: Selling Breast Cancer

"Hijacking the Breast Cancer Movemnent"

Breast Cancer Action website has a wealth of  information

Breast Cancer Awareness Month is here again - and corporate-sponsored pink ribbons still don't provide women's health care. Listen to a portion of Kate Raphael's interview with Karuna Jagger of Breast Cancer Action about what's wrong with the whole concept of a breast cancer awareness. Click here for complete interview.

"Pink ribbons from their very inception have been a corporate marketing tool...Companies are actually doing harm through these pink ribbons promotions...Pink ribbon culture is not contributing to women's health." Jagger explains how.

Breast Cancer Action has helpful information on mammograms, screening, prevention, treatment, and resources for women of all ages, race and income levels. Breast Cancer Action does not accept money from corporate sponsors who benefit from or contribute to breast cancer.

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

Poison Isn't Pretty

The Personal Care Products Council and the American Cancer Society are giving women in cancer treatment cosmetics that contain chemicals linked to increased cancer risk and some of the chemicals may actually interfere with breast cancer treatment.

Demand these multi-million dollar industry giants stop pinkwashing and start protecting women’s health. Click here to sign Breast Cancer Action letter today.

Also on today's show:
Cecile Pineda's Apology to a Whale
Star Trek Live

Monday, October 5, 2015: Star Trek Live

The Drag Kings present Star Trek Live: Mudd's Women at SF's Oasis.  It's a raucous good time, especially for those who love Star Trek.  Kate speaks with director/actor Laurie Bushman and famed William Shatner impersonator Leigh Crowe.

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The Drag Kings are taking over the stage at Oasis in Star Trek Live!, with one of the classic favorites, “Mudd’s Women”.  The cast features some of San Francisco’s best drag performers, including Leigh Crow, the world’s only female William Shatner impersonator as Captain Kirk, and Honey Mahogany from RuPaul’s Drag Race as Uhura. The cast also includes Laurie Bushman (Harry Mudd), Amber Sommerfeld (Spock), Ammo Eisu (Sulu), Zelda Koznofski (Bones), Emily Mcgowan (Scotty). The stellar line-up cast as Mudd’s Women include: Jef Valentine, Persia and Jordan L’Moore. Costumes by Amie Sarazan.

The show is directed by D'Arcy Drollinger and Laurie Bushman.

Get tickets for this hilarious show at SF Oasis.

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

Also on today's show:
Cecile Pineda's Apology to a Whale
Selling Breast Cancer