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Hotep this is Dedon Kamathi with Freedom Now agenda for this April 7,2012.We will commence with the African Drum Beat Historical Calendar were we given honor to our ancestors and our historical struggles for liberation. We give special praise to the progressives & revolutionaries women all to often ignore in their presentation of his-story.

We will follow with Mecca Shakur with a brief overview of the upcoming National day of protest and strikes on May I in response to Trevon,the1% ,US wars the list is long.

Sista Dematis representing the Afro-Latino population of this hemisphere will be our new host of the “Don’t Be Bamboozled segment of Freedom Now. Here we educate the listening audience about the unknown African presence in Central and South America. We welcome her.

Bro Billion will give out the ‘Free your mind so your butt will follow “ DVD weapons to destroy the .01%.

Our central theme is Ebonics, racism and the denial of education for our children. Ryan Thompson the father of a 6 year old daughter is our guest .His daughter has been classified as English learner due to her “Ghetto English “ or Ebonics. Well he fought back with one of our most powerful elders. Dr.Ernie Smith. Professor of Cognitive & CompartiveLinguistis at Charles Drew Medical Center and School.

So Dr.Smith will address lanuage as a force of racist control. Good English versus bad English or Black English. Truly a controversial topic.

Our music mix will include: Zap Mama, Lugala sista,s Dubber, Celia Cruz, Najite,Impression, Quincy Jones, Burning spears.

So stay tune tell a Friend, and take note that this afternoons program can be reheard at KPFK.org –audio archives, Freedom Now for the next 6 weeks and as always we stand ready for atherevolution