Spotlight Africa

Host: Assumpta Oturu

Spotlight Africa documents African reality in politics, economics, current affairs, social and women issues. On a weekly basis, Spotlight Africa, on Saturdays at 12:00 pm, uniquely presents an in-depth analysis of developments on the continent from the perspective of African intellectuals, Activists, policymakers, politicians, diplomats and Africanists, so African too can be better understood as the realities of today's globalized world, so demand. It is in that spirit, that one day, news about Africa, the developments in Africa, the politics of Africa, the economics of Africa, the current affairs of Africa, and social and women issues of Africa will attain the rightful center stage in the world arena, in the way news from other parts of the world, today dominate the global media.

Online archives: https://archive.kpfk.org/index_one.php?shokey=spotlightafrica

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Schedule

BradCast with Brad Friedman
3:00pm - 4:00pm

Investigative journalist, blogger, troublemaker and broadcaster. Investigative interviews, analysis and commentary, as ripped from the pages of The BRAD BLOG.
Special Programming
4:00pm - 5:00pm

KPFK Presents Special Programming on various topics. Call (818) 985-5735 To Pledge!
Flashpoints
5:00pm - 5:55pm

A front-line investigative news magazine, focusing on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues.
Community Calendar
5:55pm - 6:00pm

Events

Goldenvoice presents Palomino Festival Sat July 9, 2022 at Brookside at The Rose Bowl
Goldenvoice presents Palomino Festival Sat July 9, 2022 at Brookside at The Rose Bowl Doors open at 12 Noon
9th Jul at Rose Bowl
CicLAvia–South LA
On Sunday, July 10, they're opening up streets in South LA connecting the neighborhoods of Vermont Square, Harvard Park, Chesterfield Square, Exposition Park, and King Estates. Ride, bike, skate, run, walk, skateboard, spectate, and enjoy the route however you want. We welcome people of all ages and abilities!
10th Jul
Funk'N Soul Festival Sat. July 16th 2022 at the Microsoft Theater
Funk'N Soul Festival Sat. July 16th 2022 at the Microsoft Theater 7pm Zapp, Cameo, SOS Band, Midnight Starr, Con Funk Shun, Steve Arrington, Club Nouveau & DJ Cazel
16th Jul at Microsoft Theater
Burning Spear Fan Appreciation Tour July 24, 2022 LIVE at The YouTube Theater
Burning Spear Fan Appreciation Tour July 24, 2022 LIVE at The YouTube Theater
24th Jul at YouTube Theater
Petersen Automotive Museum Summer 2022 Highlights
Petersen Automotive Museum Summer 2022 Highlights The Petersen Automotive Museum will honor the 90th anniversary of the 1932 Ford with a new national holiday, Hot Rod Day on June 11, and celebrate the special day with its new “Ford Fever: The Deuce Turns 90” exhibit in the Ross and Beth Myers Gallery.
1st Aug at Petersen Automotive Museum