1 100 1 https://www.herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/5d72f9b65a7fe13909bd07cd064bcf0c.jpg 02d921b549f32585b610e6c7ca25a2b2 https://www.herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/ca0519f00ff73a26237fb299049a017e.mp3 1fde32a1426f7872ebfbed9e5ed4e1ea https://www.herstories.prattinfoschool.nyc/omeka/files/original/1c978c06a0bfdad91d6b09ddfefee46b.mp3 f7208728620f60644203f535003ed8b4 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 SPW1967 Title A name given to the resource The Real Live Lesbian Show - Mary Jo Risher Subject The topic of the resource Lesbian mothers Custody of children Rebecca Tron Carmen Garcia Mary Jo Risher Anne Foreman Description An account of the resource Broadcast of The Real Live Lesbian Show, noted as “The Real Live Lesbian Show - Mary Jo Risner,” on both side A and side B. In this broadcast, Rebecca Tron (one of two hosts) interviews Mary Jo Risher and her partner Anne Forman, in promotion of Risher’s book By Her Own Admission: A Lesbian Mother’s Fight to Keep Her Son. Risher lost her son in a highly publicized custody battle with her husband. She was discriminated against for being a lesbian. Note that Risher’s name is misspelled on the inscribed title. 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 1977-07 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/ Series Title If applicable, the larger series to which the episode or piece contributed. The Real Live Lesbian Show Host If applicable, the person hosting the broadcast piece. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Rebecca Tron Carmen Garcia Interviewee The person(s) being interviewed. (For personal names use "LastName, FirstName MiddleName, Suffix"). Mary Jo Risher Anne Foreman 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 Duration Provides a timestamp for the overall length or duration of the audio. Represents the playback time. Format: HH:MM:SS 1:04:23 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. "You And Me Against the World" by Helen Reddy Notes Any other notes or information about the media item, including bibliography/research information, contact information, and legacy metadata. Digitized Spring 2026 Anne Foreman Carmen Garcia Custody of children Lesbian mothers Mary Jo Risher Rebecca Tron