Join us on Bread and Roses Friday December 26, for a conversation with local activists about their grassroots fundraising efforts in our community. We will be joined by Althea Lazero from In Other Words feminist bookstore about efforts to save the store. In Other Words has come under strain in recent months because of the financial crisis, and they've put out a call to the community to help save the store. Find out more information on helping save the last non-profit feminist bookstore in the nation at www.inotherwords.org
We'll also welcome Pastor Mary Overstreet Smith, to talk with her about her grassroots fundraising efforts in our community. Among her many accolades, Pastor Mary organized a group of people to help after Hurricane Katrina, and she is also a founder of North by Northeast Community Health Clinic -- bringing free health care to the Northeast Portland community.
We'll also be taking calls at the end of the show -- asking you to share your ideas about unique and effective methods of grassroots fundraising.
Join us! Friday December 26, 6:00 pm on 90.7 FM or streamed worldwide at www.kboo.fm
Thursday, December 25, 2008
Friday, December 19, 2008
Rose City Cop Watch on Bread and Roses- December 19th 6:30 - 7:00
Join us this Friday as we discuss the work of Rose City Copwatch - a grassroots police accountability organization working to reduce police violence, disrupt the ability of the police to enforce race, class and gender lines and envision community powered alternatives to police institutions.
Thursday, December 18, 2008
Jan 9 Show: Two Women Writers: "Keepers of History"
Listen in as Bridget B. interviews two local women writers, Anjala Ehelebe 
author of Images of America: Portland's Woodlawn Neighborhood and Jewel Lansing author of My Montana: A History and Memoir - 1930-1950. Anjala takes us through a historic accounting of the Woodlawn neighborhood while Jewel shares with us what life was like growing up in rural Montana. Both women 
are true “Keepers of History” and during this segment of Bread & Roses, you’ll hear the process each one went through in writing and publishing their work along with a live reading.
Set your dial to KBOO 90.7FM at 6pmPST on January 9, 2009 as Bridget B. hosts another segment of Bread & Roses. You can also listen online at http://www.kboo.fm/.
author of Images of America: Portland's Woodlawn Neighborhood and Jewel Lansing author of My Montana: A History and Memoir - 1930-1950. Anjala takes us through a historic accounting of the Woodlawn neighborhood while Jewel shares with us what life was like growing up in rural Montana. Both women 
are true “Keepers of History” and during this segment of Bread & Roses, you’ll hear the process each one went through in writing and publishing their work along with a live reading.Set your dial to KBOO 90.7FM at 6pmPST on January 9, 2009 as Bridget B. hosts another segment of Bread & Roses. You can also listen online at http://www.kboo.fm/.
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
11/28 Show: Women worldwide & the economic crisis
The US Economic Crisis has affected many women across or great country, but how is it affecting women in other countries? Listen to Bread & Roses on KBOO 90.7 FM on Friday, November 28, 2008 at 6:00pm PST to learn more.
Join Bridget B. as she speaks to women from Sweden, Paris & Amsterdam; each one expressing their views on the negative and even positive affects the US Economic Crises is having on women in their country. The conversations were most insightful, with each one reflecting on the impact the US Economic Crisis is having on their lives, so be sure to join us this Friday at 6:00pmPST.
Join Bridget B. as she speaks to women from Sweden, Paris & Amsterdam; each one expressing their views on the negative and even positive affects the US Economic Crises is having on women in their country. The conversations were most insightful, with each one reflecting on the impact the US Economic Crisis is having on their lives, so be sure to join us this Friday at 6:00pmPST.
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Siren Nation Show
Bread and Roses is featuring the Siren Nation Festival on our show this Friday, Nov. 7th at 6 pm.
We will have an interview with Natalia Kay, the brainchild of the festival to start it all off...
Then we will be featuring some of the music from the event, and will have Felina's Arrow playing live in the studio!
Also - workshop guests from the entrepreneurship workshop, and the Women & Orgasm workshop will be on to talk about their topics.
It's going to be a show jam-packed with good stuff -- so don't miss it!
Get more info on the Siren Nation at http://www.sirennation.com/
Also - Bread and Roses will be tabling the Opening night event at Backspace, and be making an appearance at the Wonder Ballroom Friday after the show! Check it!
We will have an interview with Natalia Kay, the brainchild of the festival to start it all off...
Then we will be featuring some of the music from the event, and will have Felina's Arrow playing live in the studio!
Also - workshop guests from the entrepreneurship workshop, and the Women & Orgasm workshop will be on to talk about their topics.
It's going to be a show jam-packed with good stuff -- so don't miss it!
Get more info on the Siren Nation at http://www.sirennation.com/
Also - Bread and Roses will be tabling the Opening night event at Backspace, and be making an appearance at the Wonder Ballroom Friday after the show! Check it!
Tuesday, October 28, 2008
Pumpkin Contest success!
Indie, the winner of Ann Bancroft
Bread and Roses raised more than $600 for the North by Northeast Community Health Clinic when we held our Revolutionary Pumpkin Contest and Raffle this past Sunday! It was a load of fun -- and totally inspiring. It is not hard to do some grassroots organizing like Carole and Kris did, and have a lot of fun at the same time! Four Cinderella pumpkins were entered into the "judging" portion of the night. They won prizes as follows:
#1 - Phoolan Devi won first prize, for her ability to come back from a traumatic dog attack.
#2 - Punkin Tatunkin got second for showing that persistence, and plain old showing up can make one a winner. Punkin Tatunkin was about an inch in diameter. She only started growing with the help of Brooke's four-year-old nephew's fairy wand, two weeks before the raffle.
#3 - Ann Bancroft got third for her ability to thrive while on a wild adventure far from home. Ann proves that yes, size and beauty matter. She has both.
#4- Comandante Ramona the round-faced, smallish Cinderella pumpkin took fourth. It's not last exactly, because she did get props for flourishing, in a diminuitive sort of way, in spite of her lack of opportunity.
#1 - Phoolan Devi won first prize, for her ability to come back from a traumatic dog attack.
#2 - Punkin Tatunkin got second for showing that persistence, and plain old showing up can make one a winner. Punkin Tatunkin was about an inch in diameter. She only started growing with the help of Brooke's four-year-old nephew's fairy wand, two weeks before the raffle.
#3 - Ann Bancroft got third for her ability to thrive while on a wild adventure far from home. Ann proves that yes, size and beauty matter. She has both.
#4- Comandante Ramona the round-faced, smallish Cinderella pumpkin took fourth. It's not last exactly, because she did get props for flourishing, in a diminuitive sort of way, in spite of her lack of opportunity.
Many thanks to all the people and groups who donated money and goods for our fundraiser -- and all those who bought raffle tickets!
Sunday, October 5, 2008
Iranian comics show 10/24/08
Friday, October 24, 6-7PM
A rare insight into the oppression of Middle Eastern women - by Western stereotypes!
Join the conversation with two Iranian American comedians:
Tissa Hami is one of the world's few female Muslim stand-up comics. She grew up in a traditional Iranian family in a predominantly white suburb of Boston. She holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in international affairs. Tissa hopes her comedy will help break down stereotypes about Muslim women and foster understanding between Iranians and Americans. She has a frequent media presence and was featured in the PBS documentary "Stand Up: Muslim American Comics Come of Age." http://www.tissahami.com/
Negin Farsad grew up in Southern California. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Theater Arts and Government from Cornell University. Since moving to New York she writes and performs comedy at night while completing a Masters Degree in Race Relations and a second in Urban Management at Columbia University. She also produced a film. http://www.neginfarsad.com/
Both will appear with other comedians in Portland, OR on Nov.7 for the "Evil Doers, Ltd" Comedy Night. More information at http://www.aifcpdx.org/pdx.org/ Hosted by Gabriele Ross
A rare insight into the oppression of Middle Eastern women - by Western stereotypes!
Join the conversation with two Iranian American comedians:
Tissa Hami is one of the world's few female Muslim stand-up comics. She grew up in a traditional Iranian family in a predominantly white suburb of Boston. She holds Bachelor's and Master's degrees in international affairs. Tissa hopes her comedy will help break down stereotypes about Muslim women and foster understanding between Iranians and Americans. She has a frequent media presence and was featured in the PBS documentary "Stand Up: Muslim American Comics Come of Age." http://www.tissahami.com/
Negin Farsad grew up in Southern California. She holds a Bachelors Degree in Theater Arts and Government from Cornell University. Since moving to New York she writes and performs comedy at night while completing a Masters Degree in Race Relations and a second in Urban Management at Columbia University. She also produced a film. http://www.neginfarsad.com/
Both will appear with other comedians in Portland, OR on Nov.7 for the "Evil Doers, Ltd" Comedy Night. More information at http://www.aifcpdx.org/pdx.org/ Hosted by Gabriele Ross
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