Women’s Spaces Radio Show with host Elaine B. Holtz and guest Shekeyna Black on the Peace and Justice Center of Sonoma County has been uploaded to the web archive. The show was broadcast in the North Bay and streamed worldwide over Radio KBBF 89.1 FM on Monday 12/14/2020 at 11 AM, repeats at 11 PM on KBBF, and then repeat broadcasts in Petaluma and streamed worldwide over Radio KPCA 103.3 FM on the following Wednesday 12/16/2020 at 11 AM.
Read description of the show and bios of the guests, see links referenced on the show and the playlist, on its archive page at:
http://www.womensspaces.com/ArchiveWSA20/WSA201214.html
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Peace & Justice Center of Sonoma County
Donation Drive for the Homeless
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New as of 1/1/2020: Subscribe for Podcasts of the Show
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Featuring Guest
1. Shekeyna Black, Executive Director, Peace & Justice Center of Sonoma County
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Commentary by Elaine B. Holtz
We have a new President-Elect Joe Biden and Vice-President-Elect Kamala Harris, sealed by the Electoral College, yet which withstood the withering legal challenges of over 50 lawsuits by the losing party that included support by 126 Republican Congresspersons, in spite of violating their oath to the Constitution, and a Supreme Court decision to give us confidence in the security of our democratic electoral process. The candles are being lit for Hanukah to remind Jews and non-Jews alike of the unforeseen resources that appear in times of need. And a solar eclipse of this new moon helps us appreciate how all connected we are with the universe.
Discussion with Featured Guest:
1. Shekeyna Black shares some of the ways her family is dealing with the pandemic restrictions and election shenanigans by limiting the amount of time devoted to news shows to keep the spirits up. Since the Peace and Justice Center (PJC) was such a hub of community activities, the closure of the meeting space has brought up a sense of grieving and loneliness, but hope for new vaccine developments will bring the community together physically again. In the meanwhile, the Peace Press has stopped its print edition but is available online. Audriana Jones recently joined the Board of Directors and brings experience as Dining Room Manager of St. Vincent de Paul in downtown Santa Rosa in serving the homeless and hungry. PJC is at present sponsoring a Donation Drive for the Homeless to collect sleeping bags, blankets, jackets, socks and gloves. Donation revenue has been greatly reduced, as for most non-profits, but the Center is confident that many more years will be added to its 36 year history of being present in Sonoma County. Consider becoming a member on the Donation page of the PJC website.
About our Guest: Shekeyna Black is the Executive Director of the Peace & Justice Center of Sonoma County for a year, after 2 years as their Center Coordinator. She grew up in Los Angeles County and moved to Sonoma County in 1986 to attend Sonoma State University where she earned a degree in Theatre Arts. She went on later to earn another Bachelors degree in Organizational Management and a Masters in Entertainment Business. She is passionate about music as a way to connect people from diverse backgrounds. Additionally, she has her own business called A Miracle Production that produces bands, concerts, festivals and events. She does bookings and publicity for shows at Redwood Cafe in Cotati. She is the Director of Entertainment for the publication, Upbeat Times. Shekeyna is the mother to four adult kids.
Guest Links:
Peace & Justice Center of Sonoma County website www.pjcsoco.org
fb page: www.facebook.com/PJCSonoma
Guest Event:
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Herstory
Our history is our strength. Check out important dates to remember in herstory at the National Women’s History Alliance
Herstory Events: December 14, 1961 – President’s Commission on the Status of Women is established to examine discrimination against women and ways to eliminate it.
December 14, 1985 – Wilma Mankiller is sworn in as principal chief of the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma – the first woman in modern history to lead a major Native American tribe.
Herstory Birthdays:
December 13, 1903 (1986) – Ella Baker, organizer, tried to develop local leaders for civil rights campaigns but found male leaders in the NAACP quite unwilling to delegate power, helped lead the Southern Christian Leadership Conference until Dr. King took over, worked with the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party.
December 16, 1901 (1978) – Margaret Mead, renowned cultural anthropologist, author, lecturer. Quote she is famous for: “Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful committed individuals can change the world. In fact, it’s the only thing that ever has.”
December 17, 1853 (1945) – Harriet Taylor Upton, joined suffrage movement in 1890 when converted by Susan Anthony, became treasurer of the National American Woman Suffrage Association, testified in Congress, managed suffrage campaigns and ratification drive in Ohio, held positions in the Republican Party, defeated for Congress at age 70.
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Annnouncements
Check links in case of postponement, cancellations, or restrictions due to pandemic precautions:
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Beginning October 8, 2020, 50,000 Mice, the Selena Solomons Story, online theatre presentation as part of the exhibit Petaluma’s Participation in the Women’s Suffrage Movement, Petaluma Library and Historical Museum, at https://www.petalumamuseum.com/petalumas-participation-in-the-womens-suffrage-movement/
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Sonoma County 2020 Women’s Suffrage Project’s
19th Amendment Centennial Series
has occured with online presentations from
Tuesday, August 18 to August 26, 2020.
Visit the Project’s YouTube channel main site for the 19th Centennial Series recordings of online presentationss at www.youtube.com/channel/UCqynwJCqhLMtPtjdDdsdQdQ
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The Women’s Vote Centennial Initiative is a collaboration of women-centered institutions, organizations, and scholars from across the US, works to ensure that this anniversary, and the 72-year fight to achieve it, are commemorated and celebrated throughout the United States. www.2020centennial.org/.
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August 26 – November 8, 2020 online video available, Petaluma’s Participation in the Women’s Suffrage Movement, Petaluma Library and Historical Museum The Petaluma Museum Association’s suffrage exhibit has been rescheduled. For details visit
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January 25, 2020 through (extended!) January 24, 2021, From Suffrage to #MeToo at Museum of Sonoma County. Please note: Fee is required for entry to museum. For more information, also for Covid precautions taken at museum, visit https://museumsc.org/suffrage-metoo/
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Sonoma County Women’s Suffrage Project https://socowomen2020.org/
with Calendar of related Events at https://socowomen2020.org/calendar
Music Selections
The Opening and Closing Theme song is with permission of the Composer and Singer Alix Dobkin: The Woman in Your Life is You by Alix Dobkin from the album Living with Lavender Jane (Women’s Wax Works) – www.alixdobkin.com
My Vote, My Voice, My Right sung by Roy Zimmerman from the album The Faucets on Fire (2016 Roy Zimmerman).
Made For These Times, sung by Earth Mama from the album Herstory (Released March 4, 2019 Rhm).
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