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JULY-AUGUST
1997
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Federation ofCommunity Broadcaster highlighted
in the last program guide The Personal Computer
Show hasjust been voted the best radio program for
1996 by th e Computer Press Association—taking
TO THE LISTENER top honors again this year. Peter Bochan won the
bronze award from the New York Festival for his
wonderful All Mixed Up-Short Cuts 1996, And a
VALERIE VANISLER, GENERAL MANAGER program produced by a former member ofour news
THE JUSTIFICATION AND THE PURPOSE room, Alan Lipke, who asked for our assistance in
OF FREEDOM OF SPEECH NOT TO making the Rosewood Reborn documentary hasjust
IS
INDULGE THOSE WHO JUST WANT TO received the National Edward P. Murrow Award for
SPEAK THEIR MINDS, IT IS TO PREVENT best news documentary in radio and the Grand
ERROR AND DISCOVER TRUTH. Award from the New York Festivals All these hon-
COMMANGER ors are evidence ofthe extraordinary programming
H. S. WBAI
that continues to produce with your support.
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August from Monday the 4th-Friday the 8th to help
$702,000. This was a real challenge and a very
tough drive. Although we still have an income us make up the short fall and end the year on bud-
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mitment and send in your pledge payment as soon ject, the Atomic Bomb and the Nuclear Era, and
as possible. We extend a very special welcome to all Emancipation-Liberation in the 19th-20th centuries
the new members whojoined the station during this Other programs will focus on music and cultural
issues during this mini-thon. The report to the listen-
campaign and promise you a year ofthoughtful,
innovative and exciting programming. You will dis- er programs will be broadcast in the mornings on
cover a world ofdifference as a member ofthe sta- July 3 and August 1 and will be regularly scheduled
throughout the program year. Again, thank you for
tion through our news, public affairs and cultural
yourgenerous and continuing support which allows
programming.
this community station to remain faithful to our mis-
This is a time forthe celebration ofour his-
tory and a time ofnew beginnings. All the Pacifica sion ofservice and our message ofpeace.
stations are now working on strategic plans as a
vision for our future and as part ofthe Foundation WBAI
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effort to insure our survival into the 21st Century. 99.S
Planning for the 50th Anniversary Campaign began
about a year ago and provides the framework for PACIFICA R AI)-1 O
fund-raising plans that will celebrate half-a-century SOS Eighth Avenu« N«w York, N.Y. 10018
ofextraordinary programming and community ser-
vice by our stations to literally millions ofpeople in
our signal areas and across the country during these
five decades ofbroadcasting. We need to continue *WBAI LISTENER ALERT*
our work offinding WBAI a new home and this is ***********************
at the heart ofour strategic plan. We want WBAI to IN THE NEXT FEW WEEKS, CONGRESS
be in the forefront ofthis celebration ofexcellence
WILL BE CONSIDERING THE CPB
since our history is filled with award-winning pro- APPROPRIATIONS FOR ALL OF PUBLIC
grams and broadcast which were unique in both the BROADCASTING RADIO & TELEVSION.
public and corporate media worid As these plans -
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develop, we will provide information and updates to PLEASE CONTACT YOURCONGRESSIONAL
you in the Folio. AND SENATE REPRESENTATIVES TO LET
And we are also proud to announce some THEM KNOW THAT YOU WANTAN INCREASE
new award winners from WBAI in addition to the AND THEIR VOTE IN SUPPORT OF CPB FUNDING
six major programming prizes which the station FOR WBAI AND COMMUNITY/PUBLIC RADIO.
won at the spring conference ofthe National IT'S MORE IMPORTANTTHAN EVERBEFORE
THANK YOU. PILAMAYE. GRACIAS. WADO. ASANTE SANA.
YEBO. MERCI BEAUCOUR TO ALL THE VOLUNTEERS
Robert Ackerly Peart Albert Brenda Allen
D. Angela Allen Aton Archer Violet Bailey
Rachel Barr Frances Baugh Phil Beder
Pamela Benjamin Edwin "Ed" Bergmann Rueben Bernier
Neil Bernstein William Bond Phyllis Marie Bowdwin
John Z. Branche Delores E. Brock Moshe Burnett
Jamel Carlos Peter Caspar Maureen Channel
Carol Chapman Gary Cobin Lenora Collazo
Marcell Cooke Lorraine Cuff Antoinette Daniel
Daniel Gary R. Davidson Don DeBaur
Jim Denson Edward Diaz Michael Dollard
Richard Dottin Robert Doughtie David Dyber
Stuart Edwards Mona Eldahry Clara Elen
Weliesley H. Ellis David Emanuel Delphine Faison
Mike Feuerstein David Finn Myra Forman
Kenneth Foster Arnold Freeman Veronia Gay
Carol Giangreco Harry D. Gilliam Nina Gordon
Rebecca Gordon Diana Gray Ife Griffin
Beth Grower Carmela Gruenler Meliska Gruenler
Carrie Hagman David M. Hamond Harnet
Matthew Hartzoe Debbie Haynes Artene Duane Hemingway
A. David Hendricks Amy Hernandez Steve Hnsko
Mary Hodges Judi Lantor-Hoffman Adam Honigman
Holly Home Joy Horton Chet Jackson
Bradford Johnson Kristen M. Johnson Douglas Johnston
Howard Jones, Jr. K. King Vajra Kilgour
Peggy Kirkpatrick Deborah Klaber Maaret Klaber
Ralph Klaber Sona Kluddian Gabriel Koren
Judi Lantor John J. Leto Bonnie S. Levine
Marc Levy Harry B. Lichtenstein KhalifLomax
Lombrozo Kavanac Londy Robert LoPresti
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Julia Lutsky Jack Lutsky Lois Lynch
Zami Maitland William McDoubald Harold McDougald
Kyle McKenna Matthew McMurray Darrly McPherson
Deb Margoluis Robert M. Martin Robert M. Martin
Glenda R. Mattox Ludmila Merka Nadja Middleton
Marsha Miller Conne Mozer Pam Murphy
George Neilly Marcia Newfield B.W. O'Nealos
Syncia Paul Barbara Pellack Sue Peters
Polanco R. Andrew Prchcik Bemice Price
Roberta Raysor Jubal Reade Shawn Rhodes
Don Rico Ken Rizzo Elliot Schloss
Susanne Schropp Elvina Schullere Gary Seaman
Edwin Soto Jeanette Soto Jennifer Soto
Betsy Spelman Alexandra Stacy Priscilla Stadler
John Stivers Tanzman Linda Techell
Kyle Tennart Paul Thomas Theo Thomas
Son-ya Thompson Steven Tischler Patncia Vallejo
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Daniel Vea Danna Wagenberg Walwer
Seth Weine Julius Winn
We wish to thank all the volunteers who took time to come in and help WBAI to make its goal during our May/June
Marathon Please forgive us ifyour name was left offour list. Please call us and we will make it up to you.
SUMMER
Wednesday August 6 In this the 52nd year since
the US dropped the atomic bomb on Japan WHAI
will look squarely at the pervasive threat ofthe
nuclear industry to every citizen on this planet This
program will also look at the political economy of
nuclear power and at the use ofradiation in US
medicinal practices Dr. Michio Kaku, Dr. Helen
Caldicott and Dr. Jay Gould will all be part ofthis
FUND DRIVE special.
AUGUST
4-8 1997 Thursday August 7 "Elvis Presley in Black?" If
you've ever wondered, try listening to this riveting
documentary on Elvis Presley, "King" ofrock'n
During the week ofAugust 4-8th, WBAI will pre- roll and the theft ofintellectual property Produced
sent some ofthe most outstanding programs in all of by Dred Scott Keyes and The Midnight Ravers.
community radio, as we mark three epochal
anniversaries: the era ofthe atomic bomb; the 30th Friday August 8 "Blood and Meat" Your blood is
anniversary ofCOINTELPRO and the worldwide what you eat. Eat this stuff. Then check your blood.
struggle against (British and world) chattel slavery. Dr. Peter D'Adamo will help you understand.
Monday August 4 A history and operations ofthe
Counter Intelligence Program (COINTELPRO)
This program will examine the roles ofthe FBI and WBAI-PACIFICA RADIO EXTENDS
the US Justice Department in its operations against OUR DEEPEST SYMPATHIES
the Native American, African-American and TO THE DAUGHTERS-ATTALLAH,
Latino communities in the 1960's and early '70's.
ILYASAH, QUBILAH, GAMILAH,
Several former FBI and other former government
MALIKAH AND MALAAK-OTHER
agencies will be featured as part ofseveral docu-
FAMILY MEMBERS AND FRIENDS
mentaries and talks on these historic events.
OF DR. BETTY M. SHABA2Z,
"Blacklist" A study ofthe government and Holly- WIDOW OF MALCOLM X, WHO
wood authorities' blacklisting thousands ofenter- DIED ON JUNE 23 1997. SHE WAS
tainers and their relatives—primarily because oftheir AN EXEMPLE OF COURAGE AND A
alleged involment in "communisf and "anti - MONUMENT OF HOPE TO US ALL.
American" activities. Many ofthese victims and
their offspring are still suffering the consequences
ofthe American government's treatment ofits own
citizens. A special interview with actor, Robert
Vaughn, author ofOnly Victims and accounts from
a number ofHollywood writers, directors and actors
will be part ofthis special.
Tuesday August 5 "Christianity, Capitalism,
Slavery and the British/American Empire"
Sixteen decades since emancipation in the British
colonies, this program will examine the profundity
ofBritish colonialism and its impact on shaping US
culture and politics—particularly in relation to the
primary victims ofthe slave trade. The program will
feature Dr. Walter Rodney, C.L.R. James,
Michael Manley, Ivan Van Sertima, Norman
Davies and others. MA Y PEACE BE UPONHER
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The Douglas Fischer Justice Project
The Center for Constitutional Rights 666 Broadway, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10012 (212)252-4916
WBAI
sponsors
a
MEMORIAL CONFERENCE AND RALLY AGAINST GOVERNMENT
SANCTIONED VIOLENCE AND HATE
JULY 18, 19&20, 1997
SPARTANBURG, SOUTH CAROLINA
LYNCH - Toput to death (as by hanging) Calls placed to the Spartanburg 91 1 Operator, as
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LYNCH LA - Punishment ofpersons, without legal well as other eyewitness accounts, provide a chilling
sanction, usually by death, withoutdueprocess of chronology ofthe depraved manner in which
taw. Douglas was murdered At one point, David
Shomo, the Best Buy store manager, told the 91
Three fifths ofa man'' Today, it seems that the Operator that he was all right "Right now he'sjust
value placed on the life ofAfrican Americans, espe- kind oflying, being nice for us." Douglas lay life-
cially young men, is even less than that horrible less for over ten minutes before any attempt was
measure. made to resuscitate him Douglas was pronounced
dead at Spartanburg Regional Hospital at 401 p m.,
On July 20, 1995, Douglas Fischer, a 25 year old one hour after the first call to 911
African-American college student, was brutally
killed in Spartanburg, South Carolina, by employees Douglas' death was ruled a homicide, and that, only
ofBest Buy, an electronics chain store. after pressure from his family. The county coroner,
Jim Burnett, said that he didn't "see any basis for
Douglas, accused ofusing a fraudulent credit card, any legal charges or criminal charges against the
ran when he was confronted by store security, and employees ofBest Buy." Douglas, he said "was
was violently pursued by 4 store employees who responsible for his own death. It's almost like to me
chased him down, caught and put him into an illegal ifa man is drunk and runs into a tree and tries to
choke hold and strangled him to death. Strangling blame the person who planted the tree for causing
and asphyxiation is not what you see on television; his injuries." Burnett concluded that Douglas' death
it takes over three minutes with massive pressure to was caused by a preexisting heart condition, that
kill someone by strangulation Eyewitness accounts Douglas' heart stopped beating because ofhypoxia
say that Douglas was choked for four minutes, with (lack ofoxygen) that was precipitated by an adrena-
one security guard holding him in a headlock and line surge due to exertion The results ofan inde-
choking him, and another sitting on his back. pendent autopsy contradicted Burnett's findings and
attributed Douglas' death to asphyxiation.
"There was no reason to choke him. They hadhim
on his back with his hands behindhis back but [he] At a recent conference on police brutality in New
kept chokinghim. It was ridiculous. Fischerwas York City, the ten-year-old sister ofDouglas Fischer
spilling up bloodandchoking, it was obvious he wanted to know why her brother was murdered "for
couldn i breathe. " The guard said "Quitfighting or no reason and why nobody did anything about it."
I'II breakyourfuckmgneck. " "There wasa con- She wanted answers and she proposed that we hold
struction worker standing next to me. He toldme a "sit-in or something" to demand answers andjus-
'They 'regoing to killhim. '"After Fischer stopped tice for her brother.
moving, the construction worker walkedover and
checkedFischer pulse. "He dead, " he saidand To this end, you are invited to participate in a
's 's
he walked He drove back by in hispickup and memorial conference and rally for Douglas
off.
warned, "You'dbetter start resuscitation now or Fischer and to demonstrate against the climate of
you 're goingto have one hell of a lawsuit. " hate in the Spartanburg area and in the state of
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"TheyflippedFischer over sohardthatIfelthis South Carolina on July 18, 19 20, 1997.
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headhit theground 15feetaway.
The state ofSouth Carolina can be aptly called the develop creative and effective strategies to combat
new Confederacy, where it is open season on any- tactics being used to disempower African-American
one who doesn't share the Confederate, white- communities. There will then be a rally at Best Buy,
supremacist, fundamentalist Christian views ofits the site where Douglas was killed On Sunday, July
business, social and political leaders. The following 20, on the second anniversary ofDouglas' death,
are examples ofthis ideology: participants are invited to attend a memorial service.
*The Confederate flag flies overthe state We need you to participate, to either come andjoin
capitol building; us or provide sponsor support. This conference has
*More African-American and multiracial been organized with no financial resources, and we
churches have been burned in South can only go so far. Ifthe necessary financial support
Carolina than any other state; can be raised to provide her transportation, Mamie
*Laurens, South Carolina is the home ofthe Till Mobley has agreed to deliver or keynote
KKK's museum and gift shop; address. Rev. Leo Woodbury ofFlorence, SC, has
*A sheriffin South Carolina put out a want said that he knows 400 willing participants iffunds
ed poster on an African-American man for transportation can be provided. This has the
offering $100 for his capture alive and potential to be a very effective conference, focusing
$500 for him dead. When people protested, national attention on the extreme climate ofintoler-
he said that Black people have no sense of ance existing in South Carolina and other parts of
humor; the United States.
*A bill putting an end to affirmative action
is due for passage in the state legislature. Ifyou would like to participate, please call (212)
252-4916, and, if you can't come, please make a
To fight these kinds ofracist, state-sanctioned poli- contribution and help sponsor someone who can.
cies, the friends and family ofDouglas Fischer, as Checks should be made payable to:
The Douglas Fischer Justice Project, as well as The CCR- The Douglas Fischer Justice Project, 666
Center for Constitutional Rights, The Center for Broadway, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10012
Democratic Renewal, WBAI Radio, and the South All donations are tax deductible.
Carolina Progressive Network and other grassroots
organizations are sponsoring this memorial confer- Thank you for caring.
ence.
We cannotand will not allow our children to be
murdered with impunity.
On Friday, July 18, the conference will begin with a
keynote address and plenary session at the Corner-
stone Baptist Church in Spartanburg, South Caro-
lina, which Rev. B.T. Sears has generously provided
for our use, with many local people from the area.
On Saturday, July 19, some ofthe speakers will
include Ron Hampton, Executive Director ofthe
National Black Police Association and Mary Powers
ofthe National Coalition on Police Accountability,
who will convene a people's grandjury, take per-
sonal testimonies and gather evidence to submit to
the Justice Department, and, ifnecessary, to an
international tribunal; Al McSurely, a Civil Rights
attorney from Chapel Hill, North Carolina, will
address racism in thejustice system and the uneven
application ofthe law, paying attention to whether
or not the slave codes ofpre-emancipation are still SouthCarolinaProgressiveNe1worl< • POBox8325 • ColumbiaSC29202
being applied today. Workshops will be held to
SANTIAGO NIEVES MOVES FROM collaborative, and is a contributor to several books,
FRIDAY TALK BACK TO HOST FRIDAY included thejust release "Latin Looks: Latinos and
WAKE- UP CALL ON FRIDAY Latinas in the US Media", (West view Press) edited
by Clara Rodriguez.
Back in 1976 Santiago Nieves, a Puerto Put all Santiago is and has done together,
Ricanjournalist wanted to do something about the and that's what you can expect in his new role as
invisibility and or negative stereotyping ofLatinos producer and host of"Wake Up Call" over WBAI, 6
in the media Today, Santiago's creatWioBn,A"LLatino to 9 am evei'y friday We promise you you'll hear
Journal", which airs right here over is some ofthe most informative and entertaining radio
radio's longest-running Latino progressive radio talk in town, including interviews, news, weather,
news and commentary program ofits' kind time, traffic, sports, and one ofSantiago's own spe-
Since '76, Santiago Nieves has grown to
cial musical mix he says will be "reflective and
become one ofWBAI's most prolific radio produc-
unique"
er, anchor, who continues to bring your program- Santiago and his team ofproducers are
ming that is socially-conscious, thought-provoking, promising a show that informs and educated, but is
often controversial and provocative, consistently not against having fun There will be news, weather,
irreverent, and always entertaining. He is a veteran
features, interview, a food section, surprise guests,
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You should know that Santiago is a broad- Nieves, who's work, from his critically acclaimed
caster and printjournalist, with extensive experience previous stint as producer and host of"The
both in front and behind the scenes Thursday Morning Show", to "Friday Talkback", To
hosted hHies ohwasnpTrVoduscheodwfoovreSrpWanNisYhEtefloervitswioonyaeanrds. Latino Journal" and now "Wake-Up Call" on Friday
mornings, premiering July 4th, Santiago will contin-
His columns and opinions have been published in
ue to deliver.
A^t'M' York NeMsday\ The Amsterdam News (the only NYPIRG has called Santiago "one ofthe
regularly-schedule Latino columnist to appear in a
most un-dogmatic and entertaining voices on radio"
black publication), and ElDiario. and Mia Magazine calls Santiago "Kick-ass!" Don"t
Santiagojust completed a two year stint as critic-at-
miss Santiago Nieves and his special kind ofRadio,
large and media watchdog columnist with his own Friday mornings 6 to 9 AM, premiering this July
monthly column, "Media Watch" in the national
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