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International Women's Day is an annual event that began in New York City around the turn of the twentieth century. Initially it sought to raise awareness of the achievements of women. In 1908, on this day, 15,000 women marched in New York City for better pay, working conditions, and an end to child labor. The day became a recognized holiday in many newly socialist countries over the next several years, but ironically fell off the radar, by and large, in the US, until the late 1960s.

Join us on Sunday, March 8th, beginning at 6 AM, as KBOO volunteers honor the contributions of women to art and culture, and raise awareness of the issues that continue to challenge us to action. With 21 hours of special programming produced by women, featuring information and music of the women of the world, and our own backyard.

What Do We Know about Current Issues in Africa: What Should We Know.

The guests are Imani Countess and Melvin Foote . Mr. Foote is the founder and President of Constituency for Africa. He is a pioneer in the field of African Affairs with over 35 years of experience in 30 countries. Ms. Countess is Trans Africa Forum's Senior Director of Public Affairs and the co-chair of the Jubilee USA Network. Celeste Carey and Cecil Prescod host.

The Weaponization of Space with Craig Eisendrath

Host Dr. Helen Caldicott interviews author and former diplomat Craig Eisendrath about the weaponization of space. Caldicott and Eisendrath collaborated on the book, War in Heaven: The Arms Race in Outer Space, published by THe New Press in 2007.

A round table discussion with organizers and presenters of the upcoming Lesbian-Gay-Bisexual-Transgender-Queer Meaningful Care Conference.  Discussing health concerns specific to the LGBTQ community.

The Versatile Vegan

Becca Bartleson interviews members of animal rights and vegan organizations at Food Fight's 2nd annual "Animal Rights Volunteer Roundup." Groups like In Defense of Animals, TryVegan PDX, the Lighthouse Sanctuary and the Portland Animal Defense League talk about their missions and how you can help by volunteering!

SURPRISE NIGHT -- An unscheduled evening for people who don't want to know what's coming, usually but not always featuring new material which has arrived in KBOO's music library.