Bread and Roses

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Every Friday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

 

Bread and Roses is a collective of women-identified radio activists. We offer feminist public affairs programming. We give voice to those working for social justice and equity, globally and locally. We strive to challenge systems of oppression. All this, and we have fun!

Bread and Roses highlights the achievements of women artists, activists, athletes, scholars and innovators. We strive for programming excellence and collaborative efforts, providing access and training to women.

 

Topic tags: 
Gender, Women, Youth, Class, Civil Rights/Human Rights, Community Building, Activism
Streams: 
KBOO Stream 1
Program status: 
Retired

Celebrate human rights!

Airs at: Fri, 12/11/2009 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Bread and Roses
Once upon a time, nations and citizens worked together to articulate a path for peace and justice, and the Universal Declarations of Human Rights was born. Hear about this history and free resources, then spend a moment honoring the family members of Guantanamo prisoners. F... Read more

Bread and Roses on 11/20/09

Airs at: Fri, 11/20/2009 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Produced for:  Bread and Roses
Join host, Ashley Thirstrup, on Friday November 20th from 6:00pm to 6:30pm, as she interviews award-winning author, Rachel Simmons.  They will discuss her latest book The Curse of the Good Girl - Raising Authentic Girls with Courage and Confidence.   In her book, Rachel arg... Read more

The Curse of the Good Girl - Interview with Rachel Simmons

Airs at: Fri, 11/20/2009 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Bread and Roses
Host Ashley Thirstrup interviews author Rachel Simmons about her latest book: The Curse of the Good Girl - Raising Authentic Girls with Courage and  Confidence. Read more

Bread and Roses on 10/30/09

Airs at: Fri, 10/30/2009 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Dare to Care--International scholars have issued a challenge to live the Golden Rule! Can we truly care? Bread and Roses speaks with activist and author Sister Joan Chittister about the challenge. Also: Dia de Los Muertos remembrances--call in! Read more

Daring to care: the challenge of compassion

Airs at: Fri, 10/30/2009 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Bread and Roses
Science tells us we are wired for fair play. Relgion tells us to stay true to the Golden Rule--treat others as you would be treated. Yet global and interpersonal violence persists. Have we lost our capacity for compassion? Sister Joan Chittister, an activist and author of  ... Read more

Bread and Roses on 10/23/09

Airs at: Fri, 10/23/2009 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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Commercial Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking, particularly in Thailand   An interview with journalist Deena Guzder, who is based in New York City and has reported on human rights issues across the world. In May 2008, Guzder was the youngest student to complete a dua... Read more

Bread and Roses 10/23/09: Trafficking

Airs at: Fri, 10/23/2009 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Bread and Roses
Deena Guzder has reported for Time Magazine, Mother Jones, United Press International, and other publications on human rights issues across the world. She is the author of a forthcoming book, currently scheduled for release by Chicago Review Press in 2010. Please visit: www... Read more

Bread and Roses on 10/09/09

Airs at: Fri, 10/09/2009 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
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 Join host Nico on Bread and Roses October 9 for a talk with members of Circus Artemis -- Portland's All-Women Circus!   Taking a cue from a legendary "strong woman," Portland's female circus artists have united under a common goal -- to blow audiences away with amazing fea... Read more

Volunteer vacations: Do good in the woods

Airs at: Fri, 08/28/2009 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Bread and Roses
  Sierra Club service trip organizer Jann Brown shares how to revive trails--and spirits-- in some of the nation's most beautiful parks. More info: www.sierraclub.org   Read more

Oregon dog stars in Iditarod book

Airs at: Fri, 08/28/2009 at 12:00am
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Crimp, a lucky dog from K-Falls Oregon, and his owner, Liz Parrish, triumphed recently in the 1,000-mile Iditarod dogsled race across Alaska. Both Crimp and 50-year-old Liz overcame tremendous physical difficulties to complete the grueling race. Their inspiring stories are ... Read more