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Catalyst Radio: NOW GR "Exploring the Future of Feminism"

Catalyst Radio
Catalyst Radio
5/01/15 11:30am
metro news

in collaboration with Linda Gellasch and WYCE Radio 88.1 FM

The upcoming Then & NOW 2015 fundraising event on May 7 will highlight some of the unheard voices from the feminist movement, and celebrate the impact of activism.

About Catalyst Radio

Catalyst Radio is the weekly public affairs radio program of Community Media Center, with producer and host Linda Gellasch. The program is a feature of WYCE and The Rapidian and includes interviews with organizations and people working on social change and community support, examines media and free speech issues, and takes a look at the behind-the-scenes of Rapidian reporting. You can catch it on air at noon every Friday on WYCE 88.1 FM or streaming on the Grand Rapids Community Media Center Website.

Past Catalyst Radio episodes are archived on The Rapidian.

Chaka Holley is the keynote speaker for the NOW GR May 7 event

Chaka Holley is the keynote speaker for the NOW GR May 7 event /Chaka Holley

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INTERVIEW

In this episode of Catalyst Radio we feature the local chapter of the National Organization for Women, and preview its upcoming fundraising event on May 7 called Voices From The Margin: Exploring The Future Of Feminism.

Joining us in the studio today is NOW GR President Jenny Kinne, to talk about the values of the local chapter which focuses largely on activism in working for equality across different segments of society. She will also highlight the Then & NOW 2015 fundraiser, which includes speakers Chaka Holley, Mira Krishnan and Lyza Ingraham.

 

MUSIC

The music featured in this episode of Catalyst Radio is from local band Full Castrophe, with the new release Century. The featured song is “Holowreck.”

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