KBCS Spring News
Camila outside of KBCS Station
March 5, 2024 - 10:03 am
KBCS Spring News: A Season of Renewal and Rebirth!
11th Annual Farmworkers Tribunal
February 29, 2024 - 10:06 am
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20240307 Farmworkers Tribunal Community to Community Development and Familias Unidas por la Justicia organized 120 farmworkers to speak at the 11th annual Farmworkers Tribunal in Olympia on January 23rd. In this event, farmworkers shared their personal work experiences with legislators and their staff. Listen in on an excerpt from the Farmworker
Poor People’s Campaign – Washington State
February 29, 2024 - 7:53 am
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20240229 Poor Peoples Campaign Rev Dr Kelle Brown Reverend Dr. Kelle Brown, Senior Pastor of Seattle Plymouth United Church of Christ and faith tri-chair of the Washington Poor People’s Campaign discusses the history and spirit of the Poor People’s Campaign with KBCS’s Yuko Kodama. The Washington State Poor People’s Campaign March
Asylum Seekers in Washington State
February 28, 2024 - 7:52 am
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20240228 Riverton Park United Methodist Church And Immigrants Though the Pacific Northwest is far from the southern border, about 14,000 new cases of immigrant documentation have been filed in Washington state within the past year according to Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN). KBCS spoke with WAISN, Policy Manager, Vanessa Reyes
Border Angels Water Drop
February 27, 2024 - 11:15 pm
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20240228 Water Drop Back in 2019 (like today) immigration was one of the most pressing issues in the United States. There was an often-proclaimed humanitarian crisis at the southern border. And, while the Trump administration was implementing a remain in Mexico policy, those who crossed the border faced life threatening heat
James Baldwin
February 27, 2024 - 8:48 pm
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20240227 Black History James Baldwin KBCS Producer Kevin Henry brings you a short reflection on the contribution of Writer and Civil Rights Activist, James Baldwin. Producer: Kevin Henry Photo: Allan Warren – Own work
DREAMers Moms Tijuana – Yolanda Varona
February 27, 2024 - 7:57 pm
91.3 KBCS · 91.3 KBCS 20240228 MM Yolanda Varona Founder Of Dreamers Moms In 2011, Yolanda Varona was unexpectedly separated from her children at the end of a trip across the border. She was deported to Mexico. As Varona found ways to connect with her children and worked toward being with them again, she helped
Deported Veterans Support House – Hector Barajas
February 27, 2024 - 2:35 pm
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20240227 Deported Veterans Support House Hector Barajas Hector Barajas grew up in the Los Angeles as a lawful permanent resident noncitizen in the United States. In 1995, Barajas enlisted in the Army. During his service he won numerous awards including the Army Commendation Medal and Humanitarian Service Medal. He was
Ijeoma Oluo – Be A Revolution
February 27, 2024 - 7:04 am
91.3 KBCS · 91.3KBCS 20240227 Ijeoma Oluo And Michele Storm At Town Hall Seattle Be A Revolution Writer, Speaker and Internet Yeller, Ijeoma Oluo spoke with ACLU Washington Executive Director, Michele Storms at Town Hall Seattle on February 9th, 2024. This event is a Town Hall Seattle Production. KBCS thanks Town Hall Seattle, Ijeoma Oluo
Bebe Moore Campbell
February 26, 2024 - 8:35 pm
KBCS Producer Kevin Henry brings you a reflection on the work of Author, Journalist and Educator, Bebe Moore Campbell. Producer: Kevin Henry Photo: AALBC – Original publication: 2004 Immediate source: http://aalbc.com/authors/bebe.htm
