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Clinton, Trump and the truth about the U.S.

Airs at: Thu, 11/10/2016 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm
With the inundation of all the news regarding Trump and Clinton, we really did not want to go any further with it.  However, we have not seen many views which share our perspective on the situation, so we felt it crucial to use the platform we have to share a different view... Read more

Evening News on 11/10/16

Airs at: Thu, 11/10/2016 at 5:00pm - 5:45pm
Produced for Evening News
On tonight's evening news report: -Analysis on the Donald Trump election from the Council on American Islamic Relations, independent journalist Arun Gupta, Ralph Nader -We hear students speaking out against fossil fuel infrastructure expandion in the city of Portland -A l... Read more

Old School Beats

Airs at: Fri, 11/18/2016 at 12:00am - 3:00am
A Special 3-hour block of Old School Beats in celebration of Hip-Hop History Month!   November is Hip-Hop History Month, where we give celebration to what hip hop has done to bring together people of the world, people of all nationalities, young people, all the political ... Read more

Olio by Tyehimba Jess

Airs at: Thu, 11/17/2016 at 11:00am - 12:00pm
Produced for Between The Covers
  In Olio Tyehimba Jess presents a musical history of the long fight against slavery, marshaling a vast cast of historical figures including the slaves, some freed, whose music was the basis for the blues and jazz in the 19th century. They ask, "Once burst loose from human... Read more

Interview with Hiag Brown, news that didn't make mainstream media, and more!

Airs at: Wed, 08/31/2016 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Produced for Keepin It Real
We  discussed the news that did not make it onto the mainstream media and we interviewed a man who is involved in the community in more than one way. His name is Hiag Brown. On “Keepin It Real”: •    We take a look at the local, national and global news that are ignored i... Read more

Keepin It Real

  1st Wednesdays from 7 - 8 pm 5th Wednesdays from 6-7pm “Keepin It Real” is a public affairs, talk radio program that strives to educate and to offer a forum for people to speak their truth while being open minded and inclusive. On “Keepin It Real”: We take a look ... Read more

Interview with Portland author D'Norgia Taylor, SEEDLINGS

Airs at: Thu, 11/03/2016 at 11:30am - 12:00pm
Produced for Black Book Talk
Interview with Portland author D'Norgia Taylor re her new book, SEEDLINGS    SEEDLINGS is a speculative/time travel novel about Seth, a beekeeper living on the northern coast of Oregon, and Melody a collector and preserver of heirloom seeds.  Through Melody, Seth learns how... Read more

Lisa Sharon Harper, The Very Good Gospel

Airs at: Mon, 10/31/2016 at 12:00am
Produced for Progressive Spirit
Lisa Sharon Harper is the Chief Church Engagement Officer with Sojourners. Lisa has been leading trainings and helping mobilize clergy and community leaders around shared values for the common good, with a focus on racial justice. Prior to joining Sojourners, Lisa was the f... Read more

White Bird presents Reggie Wilson

Airs at: Tue, 11/01/2016 at 11:00am - 11:30am
Produced for Stage and Studio
  Dmae talks with Walter Jaffe and Paul King founders of White Bird Dance. The two dance producers will talk about White Bird's whole season and the upcoming performances by Reggie Wilson / Fist and Heel Performance Group coming to Portland November 17-19.  We'll talk with... Read more

Part 2 of The deconstruction and celebration of Mr. Gil Scott-Heron

Airs at: Fri, 11/18/2016 at 8:00pm - 10:00pm
Produced for From the Grassroots
Gilbert "Gil" Scott-Heron (April 1, 1949 – May 27, 2011)  Mr. Scott-Heron established much of the attitude and the stylistic vocabulary that would characterize the socially conscious work of early rap groups like Public Enemy and Boogie Down Productions. And he has remained... Read more