Freedom Now Radio Broadcast - October 5th, 2024

Overview

• Program: Freedom Now, Pan-Africanist global news outlet.
• Objective: Dispel Western propaganda, relay true news, and solutions around freedom.
• Program Features: Music, historical calendar, interviews, statements, and radio commentaries.

Key Segments

Historical Calendar

• October 3, 1952: Mau Mau Revolution against British colonialism begins in Kenya.
• October 3, 1904: Namibia begins arm struggle against German colonial occupation.
• October 5, 1945: Fifth Pan-African Congress in Manchester, England.
• October 6, 1917: Fannie Lou Hamer born, civil rights activist.
• October 7, 1897: Elijah Muhammad born, leader of the Nation of Islam.
• October 8, 1804: Haiti becomes an independent nation from France.

Interviews and Commentaries

Interview with Gregory Downs

• Book: "Nat Turner: Black Prophet, A Visionary History"
• Key Points:
  • Nat Turner, a religious prophet, led one of the largest slave revolts in US history.
  • Discussed the gender and religious component of the revolt.
  • Echoes of Haiti and the War of 1812 in the revolt.
  • Challenges in interpreting historical sources like Thomas Gray's account.

Mumia Abu Jamal’s Prison Radio Commentaries

• Uhuru and Julian Assange:
  • Partial victory for Uhuru movement in St. Petersburg, Florida.
  • Julian Assange’s situation as a journalist and freedom of speech advocate.

Black Lives Matter Los Angeles Statement

• Topic: Appointment of Jim McDonnell as Los Angeles Police Department Chief.
• Key Points:
  • McDonnell’s history of anti-black and anti-immigrant policies.
  • Criticism of the mayor for betraying progressive values.
  • Black Lives Matter's commitment to police accountability.

Fundraising Segment

• Goal: Support Freedom Now and KPFK’s programming.
• Premium Offer: Book "Armed Struggle? Panthers and Communists in Southern California" by Gerald Horne.
  • Covers radical movements, Black Panthers, and historical analysis of events in the 60s and 70s.

Closing

• Acknowledgments: Thanks to all donors and contributors to the program.
• Call to Action: Support revolutionary efforts and join or form organizations advocating for change.

Additional Notes

• Music Featured: Clips from artists such as MLK, Zap Mama, Slum Village, and others.
• Contact: Visit KPFK.org for more information on programs and to make donations.

Final Thoughts

• Focus: The program emphasizes the need for continuous struggle against imperialist wars, capitalism, colonialism, and white supremacy.
• Slogan: "All Power to the People" and readiness for revolution.