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Rustbelt Radio for January 21, 2008
by Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008 at 8:17 AM
radio@indypgh.org (email address validated) 412-923-3000 WRCT 88.3 FM
On today's holiday special... * Reflections on the words of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
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Welcome to this week's edition of Rustbelt Radio, the Pittsburgh Independent Media Center's weekly review of the news from the grassroots, news overlooked by the corporate media.
On today's show...
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Martin Luther King Jr's assassination occurred nearly 40 years ago, on April 4th, 1968. Dr. King was only 39 when his life was cut short. However, in his time, he inspired thousands of black--and white--Americans to join the 1960's civil rights movement. King organized and led marches for blacks' right to vote, desegregation, and labor rights. He also worked to build movements against poverty and militarism. In 1964, King became the youngest person to receive the Nobel Peace Prize for his efforts to end segregation and racial discrimination through civil disobedience and other non-violent means.
In honor of Martin Luther King Day, Rustbelt Radio brings you a special from the Pacifica Radio Archives show From The Vault. These recordings span 11 years from 1957 to just a few weeks before he was killed in 1968. We begin with an introduction from Pacifica producer Ambrose Lane:
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You have been listening to speeches by Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This audio was produced by "From the Vault" a weekly show which presents files from the Pacifica Radio Archives. For more information, go to: from the vault radio.org.
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Thanks for tuning in to Rustbelt Radio here on WRCT Pittsburgh, WPTS Pittsburgh, WNJR Washington, WVJW Benwood, WIUP Indiana and WKCO Gambier.
Our hosts this week are Jessica McPherson and Matt Toups with contributions from Carlin Christy. This week's show was produced by Phill Cresswell. Special thanks to all of our hosts, producers, and contributors.
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Tune in next week at this time for another edition of Rustbelt Radio, the Pittsburgh Independent Media Center's weekly review of news from the grassroots.
Rustbelt Radio for January 21, 2008 (ogg vorbis)
by Pittsburgh IMC: Rustbelt Radio collective
Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008 at 8:17 AM
radio@indypgh.org 412-923-3000 WRCT 88.3 FM
audio:
ogg vorbis at 24.1 mebibytes