About this episode

Ronald “Elder” Freeman discusses his extensive involvement in the Black Freedom Movement and his ongoing activism.

Africa Today speaks with Ronald “Elder” Freeman about his decades in the Black Freedom Movement, from serving as Field Marshal of the Southern California chapter of the Black Panther Party to his ongoing work with organizations including Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, the UNIA, and All of Us or None. Freeman reflects on the Panthers, coalition building, political repression, and a lifetime committed to Black liberation. A weekly news program providing information and analysis about Africa and the African Diaspora, hosted by Walter Turner. The post Ronald “Elder” Freeman’s Life in the Black Freedom Struggle [Encore] appeared first on KPFA.

People in this episode

Host: Walter Turner

Guest: Ronald “Elder” Freeman

Topics covered

• Black Freedom Movement
• Black Panther Party
• political repression
• coalition building
• Black liberation

Keywords

• Black Freedom Movement
• Black Panther Party
• political repression
• coalition building
• Black liberation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Black Panther Party, Legal Services for Prisoners with Children, UNIA, All of Us or None

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