Democracy Now : July 4 : Independence Day Special

Program Title:
Democracy Now : July 4 : Independence Day Special
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PZ0287.99
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Democracy Now : July 4 : Independence Day Special / Pacifica Foundation| produced by Julie Drizin and Amy Goodman| hosted by Amy Goodman. - A daily election program which takes an in-depth look at the political landscape and interviews visionaries from all walks of life, including members of grassroots organizations, who challenge the status quo. - CONTENT: pt.1. Political headlines (3:00) -- pt.2. Independence Day Special| tape of Frederick Douglas, Fourth of July Oration in 1852, read by Bernard White of Pacifica Station WBAI in New York (14:00) -- pt.3. Race and redemption in the American South| guests Pulitzer Prize nominated author, Gray Davidson who wrote the book, The Best of Enemies, and white racist, C.P. Ellis and Black Activist, Ann Atwater| discussion about the unlikely friendship that developed between Ellis and Atwater (36:00) - Satellite, July 4, 1996.

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Pacifica National Programming
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