Bread and Roses
Bread & Roses is a collective of women offering quality feminist public affairs programming. Like KBOO, Bread & Roses places an emphasis on providing a forum for unpopular, controversial and neglected issues.
The Bread and Roses Collective is open to all women.
We strive for programming excellence and collaborative efforts, providing access and training to women.
We also strive to have fun.
Audio
Women in Haiti: strength in spirit and culture
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, our spirit gives us no choice. We have to endure and that's the heart of Haiti." Also: poetry and music with Lenelle Moise and Emeline Michel.
Literature and Haiti aid links: www.myriamchancy.com/
Poetry: www.lenellemoise.com/
Music: www.emeline-michel.com/
- Title: Women in Haiti: strength in spirit and culture
- Album: Haiti
- Length: 52:32 minutes (48.1 MB)
- Format: MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR)
Midwifery and the Politics of Birth
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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 working for childbirth choices in South Dakota - a state which feminists have scored an F in the area of reproductive freedoms.
Local midwives, Laura Erickson and Kori Pienovi, of Alma Midwifery Center discuss the Midwives' Model of Care and the challenges that model faces from the more mainstream hospital birth model. They explain their experiences assisting women through home births, water births and throughout their prenatal care. KBOO listeners call in with their questions, thoughts and concerns.
- Length: 59:22 minutes (27.17 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 44kHz 64Kbps (CBR)
Inspiring Women Collective Show - An Interview with My Grandmother
Inspiring Women Collective Show - An Interview with my Grandmother
Host Ashley Thirstrup interviews her 79 year old grandmother, Dona Ross, about her interesting life and her views on race relations and reproductive freedom.
- Artist: Ashley
- Title: Grandma Interview
- Album: KBOO Interview
- Year: 2010
- Length: 14:42 minutes (16.82 MB)
- Format: MP3 Stereo 44kHz 160Kbps (CBR)
Minor Victims of Sex Trafficking
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 efforts locally to help girls find healing and recovery.
Sexual Assualt Resource Center Crisis Line: 503-640-5311
Look Beneath the Surface: Northwest Conference Against Trafficking
Red Lion Hotel at Jantzen Beach, 909 North Hayden Island Dr., Portland, OR 97217
Human trafficking is a form of modern slavery. The second largest criminal enterprise in the world after arms dealing, victims of human trafficking work in domestic servitude, agriculture and — all too often — the sex industry. Join the Northwest Coalition Against Trafficking at their conference to combat human trafficking, co-sponsored in part by City Club.
Keynote Speakers:
Emcee: Priya David, host of “Keep it Local” on KOIN6
Jane Velez-Mitchell, host of “Issues” on HLN
Cathy Standiford, President Soroptimist International of the Americas
Retired Special Forces Colonel Dr. Bill Hillar, Personal Human Trafficking Story
Dallas Jessup, past CNN Hero and founder of “Just Yell Fire”
Website: www.NWCAT.org
- Length: 29:51 minutes (27.33 MB)
- Format: MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR)
Celebrate human rights!
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. For free resources, see: www.humanrights.com Music: Eva Cassidy: "Imagine"; Sweet Honey in the Rock: "Hope"
- Length: 25:45 minutes (23.57 MB)
- Format: MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR)
The Curse of the Good Girl - Interview with Rachel Simmons
Host Ashley Thirstrup interviews author Rachel Simmons about her latest book: The Curse of the Good Girl - Raising Authentic Girls with Courage and Confidence.
- Title: The Curse of the Good Girl
- Length: 24:37 minutes (22.53 MB)
- Format: MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR)
Daring to care: the challenge of compassion
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 Called to Question, is one of many scholars worldwide advocating for a return to the roots of caring and a commitment to do no harm. www.charterforcompassion.org "This is not a pious and pretty little topic," says Sister Joan in this provocative interview.
- Title: Daring to care: the challenge of compassion
- Length: 20:02 minutes (18.33 MB)
- Format: MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR)
Bread and Roses 10/23/09: Trafficking
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.deenaguzder.com
In this show Gabriele Ross interviews Deena Guzder on Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking, particularly in Thailand
- Artist: Gabriele Ross
- Title: Sexual Exploitation and Human Trafficking, particularly in Thailand - with Deena Guzder
- Date: 10/23/2009
- Genre: Women Issues
- Year: 2009
- Producer: Bread and Roses: Gabriele Ross
- Length: 43:35 minutes (39.91 MB)
- Format: MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR)
Oregon dog stars in Iditarod book
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 told in a new book, Crimp On-By. www.lifethroughdogs.com
- Title: Oregon dog stars in Iditarod book
- Producer: Carole Scholl
- Length: 15:49 minutes (14.49 MB)
- Format: MP3 Mono 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR)
Volunteer vacations: Do good in the woods
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
- Title: Do good in the woods
- Producer: Carole Scholl
- Length: 11:29 minutes (10.51 MB)
- Format: MP3 Stereo 44kHz 128Kbps (CBR)
Comments
hi
hi i like your show
verymuch
and i would like to get the phone number of your show
saw i could comenet asswell.
thank you.
hi everybody
im elad
im from isreal (yes i know its quiet far away)
but i heard your un belively good radio
such good music and itersting topics
my favorite show is on friday,bread and roses
any way keep on keeping on and know that even half the way across the world you are still afeecting others.
good night everyone
Bread and Roses
WOW! This show is so enlightening... When is it going national?