Attorney
Gloria Allred
has returned to Women's Spaces for our
July 11, 2022 show
on the SCOTUS Reversal of Roe v Wade and Next Steps.
She also contributed as a guest on
March 5, 2018, and on
June
15, 2020.
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Lynn
Woolsey, Congress-woman (Retired) returned on
10/16/2023
and on 8/162021 to speak on bold
steps for our Nation to take.
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Monday June
29, 2020 as a guest on Women's Spaces to discuss the Millionth
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March 2019 which drew 4,500 marchers along with banner holders Dr.
Jacqueline Lawrence of Legacy Showcase, her granddaughter Grace, Miss Sonoma
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Women's Rights in Literature with Dr. Kim Hester Williams
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On Monday's show of
March 17, 2025, our host Elaine B. Holtz: Welcome
to Women’s Spaces! I’m your host, Elaine B. Holtz, joined by my
partner and co-producer, Ken Norton. It’s a
beautiful morning in Sonoma County, where we’re celebrating National
Women’s History Month—a movement rooted here through the National
Women’s History Alliance. Special thanks to Molly McGregor for her
dedication to this cause.
Today, we welcome Dr. Kim Hester Williams, a
Sonoma State University professor specializing in Literature and
Women’s and Gender Studies. She’ll share stories of five influential
women of color and discuss their remarkable contributions.
We’ll also highlight tonight’s event hosted
by the Sonoma County chapter of the National Organization for Women
(NOW), featuring author Elaine Rock discussing Dusty Rhodes’ impact
on the airline industry. Visit NOW Sonoma’s website for details.
Tomorrow marks my 85th birthday, and I’m
reflecting on resilience and advocacy. I’ll be taking a brief health
sabbatical, but the show will continue with reruns. Stay
Our Co-Producer Ken Norton on why
St. Patrick's Day is celebrated: Saint Patrick's Day celebrates Irish heritage and resilience, especially among Irish immigrants in America who faced discrimination. Saint Patrick, originally a Briton, was captured and enslaved in Ireland before escaping and later returning as a Catholic cleric to convert the Irish from Paganism to Christianity. The legend of driving out snakes symbolizes replacing Paganism with Catholicism. Parades and festivities honor Irish roots and unity, reflecting the community's strength and pride in preserving their identity.
Our Guest, Dr. Kim
Hester Williams
discusses her journey as a
scholar and advocate for women’s and gender studies with host
Elaine B. Holtz. Dr. Williams reflects on her mother’s
resilience in overcoming racial discrimination and how a
passionate literature professor inspired her to study English
literature. She earned degrees from UC Santa Cruz and UC San
Diego, focusing on Black and women’s literature, and has taught
at Sonoma State University for 27 years.
Dr. Williams voices concern over
proposed cuts to the Women’s and Gender Studies program,
emphasizing its vital role in fostering critical awareness and
social justice. She connects themes of gender inequality to
Frankenstein by Mary Shelley, interpreting Dr. Frankenstein’s
fear and rejection of his creation as symbolic of male
inadequacy and dominance.
She highlights influential women like
Octavia Butler, Angela Davis, and Lydia Maria Child, praising
their literary and activist contributions. Dr. Williams
concludes by advocating for solidarity and the preservation of
women’s and gender studies.
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SRJC Petaluma Campus
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Project - Rapid Response Project
Above: Elaine B. Holtz speaks at Women’s Rally in
Santa Rosa CA to Mobilize and Defend Reproductive Rights on October 2, 2021.
Elaine is the Host and Co-Producer with Ken Norton of the Women’s Spaces
Radio Show and the former President of the Sonoma County Chapter of the
National Organization for Women (NOW). Elaine has the crowd recite the
Women's Spaces Pledge to overcome shyness in speaking your mind on important
issues. This rally
was in concert with the nationwide protests called by the Women's March
https://womensmarch.com/
and locally sponsored by the Sonoma Democratic Party.
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Above: The Sonoma County Gazette honors Elaine B. Holtz as
she hands over her column Santa Rosa Snippets to Leslie Graves beginning
with the November 2020 issue. 2020 Photo by Sonoma County Gazette.
2020 Rose Parade float commemorating the Women's
Suffrage Centennial. Photo and Clip of the passage of the float and the Women
Suffragist marchers. January 1, 2020
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Elaine Holtz, CMedia Producer Profile and the Art of
Interviewing by Evan Johnson, May 7, 2015
Elaine produced TV shows
on CMEDIA Cable Access in Santa Rosa from 2005 to 2014. See the video
below:
Above video:
Elaine Holtz, in this CMedia Producer Profile, discusses
her Art of Interviewing
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Elaine B. Holtz, Co-Producer/Host of Women's Spaces, and Ken
Norton, Co-Producer/Sound Engineer, with guests Nancy Rogers and Dr. Harriet
Fraad in front, and behind friends June Brashares and Eileer Moribito
after the show of
February 27, 2017 in the new studio in Santa Rosa, CA at Radio KBBF
89.1 FM - Photo by Francisco Lozano, KBBF-fm.org Webmaster
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Miss Sonoma County Tyler-Avery Lewis with
Elaine B. Holtz as she takes the Women's Spaces Pledge at the Santa
Rosa Juneteenth Festival on June 16, 2018. Elaine says: "What a joy it was listening to
this young woman repeat the words after me. This is what my life is
about. Share the Pledge with your friends and make the pledge every
day - it appears on the right margin of every page on our website
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Elaine, Ken and Rosey in the Women's Spaces booth at
the Petaluma Progressive Festival on 8/25/2019. - 2019 Photo by Nichole
Perry .
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New Executive Director of the National Women's History
Alliance
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On Monday's show of
March 3, 2025, our host Elaine B. Holtz,
Happy Women’s History Month! To kick off the
celebration, I’m honored to welcome Dr. Jill Zinckgraf, the new
interim Executive Director of the National Women’s History Alliance
(NWHA), based in Sonoma County.
For the past decade, I’ve interviewed
Molly MacGregor, NWHA’s co-founder and longtime Executive
Director. After 43 years of leadership, Molly is stepping down
but remains involved. A huge thank you to her for her dedication
to preserving women’s history.
Dr. Zinckgraf will discuss NWHA’s
evolution from the Women’s History Project, key historical
changes, and concerns for women’s equality in 2025 and beyond.
The 2025 NWHA theme, “Moving Forward Together! Women Educating &
Inspiring Generations,” highlights the power of mentorship and
leadership in shaping future generations.
Join us in celebrating women’s
contributions and continuing the fight for gender equality!
Our Guest, Dr. Jill
Kracov Zinckgraf, the new Executive Director of
the National Women’s History Alliance (NWHA), spoke with Women’s
Spaces host Elaine B. Holtz about the importance of preserving
women’s history. She emphasized how women’s contributions are
often erased, making it crucial to recognize and celebrate their
achievements year-round.
Jill discussed the backlash against
women’s progress, the importance of women using their voices,
and the role men can play as allies. She urged listeners to
support NWHA by volunteering, donating, and attending events.
Both Jill and Elaine expressed concerns about the future of
women’s rights and the need for continued advocacy.
Listeners were encouraged to visit
nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org to get involved. The
conversation ended with a powerful reminder: women’s voices must
be heard, and the fight for gender equality continues daily.
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Donzaleigh Abernathy on Her Childhood in the Center of the
Civil Rights Movement and the Vital Role of Women
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On Monday's show of
February 24, 2025, our host Elaine B. Holtz,
On this final Monday of Black History Month,
we celebrate African Americans in Labor. The civil rights movement
was a pivotal moment in U.S. history, and joining me from Los
Angeles is Donzaleigh Abernathy, daughter of civil rights leader
Ralph David Abernathy, Sr. A close friend and supporter of Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr., Abernathy played a key role in the movement.
Donzaleigh is an accomplished activist,
actor, and author, appearing on numerous TV and radio shows. She
will share a personal perspective on the civil rights movement,
reminding us of the shoulders we stand on and inspiring activism
in us all.
We will also honor Marian Anderson with
a musical tribute, featuring her performance of My Country, ‘Tis
of Thee, and recognize Eleanor Roosevelt for her support of
Anderson. Finally, we will close with the Women’s Spaces Pledge,
Our
Guest Donzaleigh Abernathy,
daughter of civil rights leader
Ralph David Abernathy, discussed
her family’s key role in the
movement on Women Spaces. She
shared her bond with Martin
Luther King Jr., whom she called
“Uncle Martin,” and highlighted
her father’s role in the
Montgomery Bus Boycott. She
emphasized the vital but
overlooked contributions of
women, particularly her mother,
Juanita Jones Abernathy.
Donzaleigh recounted her
childhood amid racism, including
the bombing of her family home
and sheltering Freedom Riders
after attacks. Black children,
she explained, were taught to
navigate racism early. She also
reflected on her mother’s
friendship with Coretta Scott
King and the behind-the-scenes
work of women.
She later discussed the violence her
family endured, drew parallels to modern discrimination, and
warned of rising white supremacy. She called for unity, courage,
and standing against injustice, reaffirming her commitment to
continuing her parents’ legacy through activism and
storytelling.
Elaine
B.Holtz, Donzaleigh Abernathy,
and
Kenneth E Norton at the 38th annual Martin Luther King, Jr Birthday
Celebration in Santa Rosa 1-17-2016. We interviewed Donazaleigh
Abernathy on January 11, 2016,
See link below:
past
show.
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Freedom Festival USA Offers Safe Conversation Space for
Frank Discussions on Skin Color and Liberty
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On Monday's show of
February 17, 2025, our host Elaine B. Holtz,
Joining me in the studio today
is Dr. Raquell Holmes. Dr.
Holmes is a computational cell
biologist and a pioneer in
building inclusive,
developmental science
communities with improvisation.
Dr. Holmes is joining me today
to talk about the Freedom
Festival that takes place from
Juneteenth 19 which is June 19
thru Independence Day (July
4th).
The Freedom Festival Events will
be offered “from California to
the New York Island”—in-person
and online via Zoom all year
round. These will include
conversations about what freedom
means to us, about justice and
liberty, about Black activists
and artists across history.
You might be wondering
exactly what the Freedom
Festival is all about. Well,
that is what we will learn via
this first of three interviews.
Since Valentine's Day was on
Friday, as is our tradition for
5 years Ken and I will read my
Friends and Lovers
poem in the beginning of the
show.
Our
Guest Dr. Raquell Holmes,
co-creator of The Freedom
Festival USA, initiated
the event after George Floyd's
murder to foster uncomfortable
yet necessary conversations
about race and class in a safe
space. Inspired by Juneteenth
becoming a national holiday, Dr.
Holmes aimed to celebrate
freedom and independence,
inviting everyone to share their
stories. The festival features
workshops, art exhibits, and
conversations, curated on the
Freedom Festival USA
website to encourage
participation. Influenced by Dr.
Lenora Fulani, Dr. Holmes gained
the confidence to create
opportunities for community
engagement. People can get
involved by visiting
freedomfestivalusa.org ,
attending meetings,
volunteering, or donating. The
festival spans from Juneteenth
to July 4th, offering 16 days to
explore and celebrate freedom
and independence, from
emancipation to Independence
Day.
On Monday March 5, 2018,
Elaine interviewed
Gloria Allred,
who shares her journey from teacher to
attorney advocating for
women's rights for 40 years. Gloria talks of
what sustains her in her committment to social change.
Gloria's hope is that this year will be known as the Year of Empowerment for
Women, and she certainly is a mentor as she confronts rich and
powerful men Harvey Weinstein, Judge Roy Moore, Bill Cosby, O.J.
Simpson and even the President Bill Clinton of the United States as she
represents courageous but hurt women.
On Monday June 15, 2020
Gloria Allred returned for a second visit to Women's Spaces
to talks about her friend and client Norma McCorvey, the
"Jane Roe" whose unwanted pregnancy led to the 1973 case
that legalized abortion nationwide, Roe v. Wade, who is
portrayed with her "deathbed confession" in the FX film aka Jane Roe,
of switching from the volunteer and unpaid poster child of
the Pro-Choice movement to become the
paid-with-over-$450,000 poster child of the Pro-Life of
Fetus movement Operation Rescue. Ms. Allred asserts, as does
Norma in her confession that she was always Pro-Choice.
Erin Brockovich
was our second guest on the show ,
of July 9, 2018.
Erin shares her story on becoming one of the
most successful consumer activists in taking on PG&E in Hinkley, CA,
in 1993, about which a movie was made called Erin Brockovich.
Erin encourages us to break free from the box of other's
expectations and to develop the self-esteem needed for the
long and persistent fight for justice. Erin comes to Sonoma
County to help those who were victims of last October wildfire storm
that appears to have been sparked by PG&E's negligent behaviour
in
protecting their equipment from nearby brush and trees as required
as a public utility. Erin warns of legislation that would shield
PG&E from accountability in future wildfire disasters in California,
inspite of the corporation's vast wealth.
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7. Andy
Lopez (2000-2013) - The Democratic Process to Hold the
Sheriff's Office to Accountability & Transparency to the
County (2013 - 2022)
We
have been discussing in the following listed shows since October
2013 the killing of 13-year old Andy Lopez
in a southwest neighborhood of Santa Rosa by a Sheriff Deputy and
the community response. The Independent Office of Law
Enforcement Review and Outreach (IOLERO) was
established by the Sonoma County Board of Supervisors on
September 18, 2015. Visit the
IOLERO government website to read its history here.
Sonoma County voters passed Measure P - Evelyn Cheatham
Effective IOLERO Ordinance on November 3, 2020 with
66.5% of the vote to give IOLERO more authority in its
demands to the Sheriff's Office for Accountability and
Transparency. Women's Spaces has chronicled the
7-year process of this democractic change with the TV
and radio shows listed below. Note: In the show id WSA are radio shows and
WS are TV shows.
List of Show Id Pink buttons that
deal with Andy Lopez
and LEO Accountability
Above Photo: Elaine B. Holtz, Host of Women's Spaces,
interviewing Santa Rosa Councilwoman Julie Combs with Ken
Norton at the soundboard in the new studio in Santa Rosa, CA at Radio KBBF
89.1 FM - Photo by Francisco Lozano, KBBF-fm.org Webmasterp
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Herstory!The National Organization for Women
marked its 50th Anniversary in 2016 and the Sonoma County Chapter of NOW
celebrated the Golden Anniversary on
October 22, 2016. The Video of the event by Evelina Molina is up on YouTube at
https://youtu.be/qfvPckt_ySc and
featured below for awhile:
More Herstory! On April 20, 2016 the US Treasury announced that the picture of the first woman to grace the $20 bill will be that of Harriet Tubman, an African-American abolitionist who founded the Underground Railroad to free slaves.
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her songs Please Peace and Never Enough. See its archive page at
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Attorney
Gloria Allred
has returned to Women's Spaces for our
July 11, 2022 show
on the SCOTUS Reversal of Roe v Wade and Next Steps.
She also contributed as a guest on
March 5, 2018, and on
June
15, 2020.
Lynn
Woolsey, Congress-woman (Retired) returned on
10/16/2023
and on 8/162021 to speak on bold
steps for our Nation to take.
, Dr. Jean Shinoda Bolen 
Monday,
March 24 2025 11 AM #
repeats 11 PM PT,
the show will be a repeat of
3/17/25 show which
features our guest Dr. Kim
Hester Williams, on Women's
Rights in Literature. Radio KBBF 89.1 FM,
North SF Bay or live streaming
at 
Wednesday,
March 26, 2025 Peace
and Justice Center
issues new weekly list of events
and links to community
non-profit organizations. It
includes ongoing peace protests:
PJC
website
Erin Brockovich
was our second guest on the show , 
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