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

Women in Haiti: strength in spirit and culture

Airs at: Fri, 02/19/2010 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Bread and Roses
Haitian-Canadian author Myriam Chancy clarifies the richness and spirit of Haiti, especially that of women. "There's great strength one can take from these women...Our history tells us it is possible to survive, to have a will, despite how Haiti is portrayed. Our culture, o... Read more

Bread and Roses on 02/12/10

Airs at: Fri, 02/12/2010 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Produced for:  Bread and Roses
You've heard us examine the issue of choice many times here on Bread and Roses, usually in the context of reproductive freedoms and the abortion issue. As feminists we believe it's every woman's choice to determine what happens with her body. And this goes not just for the ... Read more

Midwifery and the Politics of Birth

Airs at: Fri, 02/12/2010 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Bread and Roses
Normal 0 Hosts Nicole Vulcan and Ashley Thirstrup examine the issue of birth rights, the home birth issue, and efforts nationwide to see that families have a choice when it comes to how they  bring their children into this world.  They talk with two advocates work... Read more

Bread and Roses on 01/29/10

Airs at: Fri, 01/29/2010 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Produced for:  Bread and Roses
Save the earth with... BACKYARD BEES! Find out how, 6-7pm, on Bread and Roses. Bee experts on hand to answer your beekeeping questions. Native bees! Local honey -- free samples. Stop in!   Read more

Inspiring Women Collective Show - An Interview with My Grandmother

Airs at: Fri, 01/22/2010 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Bread and Roses
Inspiring Women Collective Show - An Interview with my GrandmotherHost Ashley Thirstrup interviews her 79 year old grandmother, Dona Ross, about her interesting life and her views on race relations and reproductive freedom.  Read more

Bread and Roses on 01/15/10

Airs at: Fri, 01/15/2010 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Produced for:  Bread and Roses
With the anniversary of Roe v. Wade on the horizon, hosts Jennifer Laverdure and Nico take a look at the state of the issue in the present and the past.  Nico will present a retrospective on Roe in the first part of the show; then Jennifer and a live guest will explore the ... Read more

Bread and Roses on 01/08/10

Airs at: Fri, 01/08/2010 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Produced for:  Bread and Roses
Beautiful rage: Women's protest music of the last decade. Tonight! 6-7pm on Bread and Roses Read more

Bread and Roses on 12/18/09

Airs at: Fri, 12/18/2009 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Produced for:  Bread and Roses
Part 1. Minor Victims of Sex Trafficking Part 2. New Mammogram Mandates 6:00 - 6:30  Esther Nelson from the Sexual Assault Resource Center will be interviewed by Ashley about her work with local girls who have been trafficked into underage prositution here in the local commu... Read more

Minor Victims of Sex Trafficking

Airs at: Fri, 12/18/2009 at 12:00am
Produced for:  Bread and Roses
Host Ashley Thirstrup interview Esther Nelson, Sexual Trafficking Case Manager at the Sexual Assault Resource Center (SARC) about the issues facing Minor Victims of Sex Trafficking.  They discuss the role of pimps in holding girls in underage prostitution, as well as the ef... Read more

Bread and Roses on 12/11/09

Airs at: Fri, 12/11/2009 at 6:00pm - 7:00pm
Produced for:  Bread and Roses
Celebrate Human Rights Day on Bread and Roses, Dec 11, 6-7pm! The Universal Declaraton of Human Rights was the showcase of a marvelous moment in history when, with much of the world in ruins, citizens and governments were able to come together to articulate a path for peace... Read more