1 100 1 https://www.herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/95cb4131227997281accd3ab8c1143ef.jpg 1fb238c7a9bcff1a513720cb81cda6fa https://www.herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/606c4b4dd6e9ef12b979112781a2d1e0.mp3 a30b3194c410b8a21a7072b5100fe9b5 https://www.herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/9c633ca439b714ed4c693b845e21309b.mp3 b5b450263492afdd3d06fd697de6f094 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource WBAI Radio Programs, circa 1970s Description An account of the resource This collection consists of over a hundred recorded broadcasts from WBAI public radio, captured on compact audio cassettes by an unknown individual (or individuals). The tapes were likely dubbed from open reel masters before being moved to the Pacifica Radio Archives.  The tapes contain programs that are specific to feminism and lesbian communities, capturing the cultural and political conversations of the time. The collection includes panels, interviews, and listener Q&A with influential feminist writers, artists, poets, activists, and other cultural figures. Notable interviewees include Audre Lorde, Rita Mae Brown, Margaret Walker, and many others, along with medical professionals, journalists, and legal scholars.  Themes commonly explored include women’s health and body autonomy, activism, and gender norms. The programs also highlight women in music, the arts, and the ongoing fight for inclusivity and legal reforms. They served as a crucial platform for spreading information about LGBTQ+ and women’s events, informing women of their rights, promoting feminist and lesbian activism, and encouraging community and “consciousness raising.”  These WBAI broadcasts reflect an awareness that women’s experiences are shaped not only by gender, but also by race, sexuality, class, and other identities. Programs frequently highlighted the distinct challenges faced by women of color, lesbian women, and working-class women, challenging a single, unified view of womanhood. In this way, the collection captures early, evolving conversations about overlapping systems of inequality and what would later be defined as intersectionality. Recurring radio programs featured in this collection include Everywomanspace, The Lesbian Show, Women’s Consciousness Raising Hour, Velvet Sledgehammer, Women’s Studies, More Than Half the World, and Seeing Red, among others.  These broadcasts provide background for understanding the intersection of feminism, LGBTQ+ rights, and the cultural movements of the 1970s. Find out more about the context of the collection here: <a href="https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/exhibits/show/feminist-programming/wbai-about">WBAI Women's Department and Feminist Programming</a> Sound A resource whose content is primarily intended to be rendered as audio. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context SPW1910 Title A name given to the resource Women's Health Issues - 1) Mammography, 2) Barbara Seaman Speaks About Estrogens, 3) And What Have You Done For Me Lately Subject The topic of the resource Women's health services Mammography Abortion Birth control Feminist theater Hormones Barbara Seaman Judith Randall Kitty Callen Myrna Lamb Description An account of the resource Part of special programming for Women’s Health Day Nov 5, 1977, this broadcast is described as a “medical magazine” of three short pieces. Program begins with information for local women’s health resources and details for upcoming pro-Abortion demonstration. Followed by the first segment: an interview with journalist Judith Randall regarding criticism of potential over prescription of preventative mammography. Second, they play audio from a press conference with activist Barbra Seaman about the role of Sex Hormones in Women’s health, and specifically, the need for pharmaceutical to educate about potential side effects for prescription medication. Testimony was also given from vocalist Kitty Callen. Last, they play a recording of a pro-abortion gait-prop short play by Myrna Lamb. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available WBAI Radio Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 1977-11-05 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource This item is protected by copyright. You are free to use this item for personal and educational purposes, as outlined in <a href="https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/">CC-BY-NC-ND 4.0</a>. Requests for further uses and licensing questions should be forwarded to <a href="https://www.pacificaradioarchives.org/">Pacifica Radio</a>, owner of WBAI and other historical stations. See also <a href="https://herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/rights-statement">LHA Copyright Statement</a>. PBCore PBCore is a metadata standard for audiovisual media developed by the public broadcasting community. See http://www.pbcore.org/documentation/ Host If applicable, the person hosting the broadcast piece. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). unknown Rose Jordan Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Judith Randall Barbara Sieman Physical Format The format of a particular version or rendition of a media item as it exists in an actual physical form that occupies physical space (e.g., a tape on a shelf), rather than as a digital file residing on a server or hard drive. Audio cassette Digital Format Access Copy: MP4 Duration Provides a timestamp for the overall length or duration of the audio. Represents the playback time. Format: HH:MM:SS 0:54:37 Music/Sound Used Details on music or other sound clips that contributed to the piece. May include title, artist, album, timestamp, producer and record label information. "Bread and Roses" by unknown Notes Any other notes or information about the media item, including bibliography/research information, contact information, and legacy metadata. Around 19:30, static and interfernce decreases clarity of sound. Digitized Spring 2026 Abortion Barbara Seaman Birth control Feminist theater Hormones Judith Randall Kitty Callen Mammography Myrna Lamb Women's health services