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Dr. Kim D. Hester Williams Dr. Kim D. Hester Williams returned on February 12, 2024 discussing the History of Black Women in Literature and in Music. and previously on May 11, 2020, June 8, 2020, and  July 6, 2020 with a 3-part series of Feminism and Black Lives Matter. Click here for the show's page.
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Marianne Williamson - Official Campaign Marianne Williamson resident 2024 Photo
Marianne Williamson has returned to Women's Spaces for our show in 9/18/2023 Conversation. Previously she was on our 1/14/2013 and 2/25/2013 shows on
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 Gloria AllredAttorney 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, Former Congresswoman, Marin/SonomaLynn 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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MaDonna Feather Cruz reports on this year's Alcatraz Indigenous People’s Sunrise Gathering

December 2, 2024

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1. Commentary by Elaine B. Holtz,  Host of Women's Spaces 

2a. Guest MaDonna Feather Cruz,  Consultant, Advocate for Missing and Murdered Indigeneous Women (MMIW)

 

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1Commentary by Elaine B. Holtz:  I have one guest this morning. Joining me on the phone will be MaDona Feather Cruz. Madonna was on the show last week with her daughter Rayna Cruz. November is Native American Heritage month and on November 29th, the day after Thanksgiving was Native American Heritage Day This year as she has done since a baby, Madonna participated in the Alcatraz Occupation with Rayna. She will be sharing her experience of this very spiritual event and what she hopes people walk away with after participating. and we talked about Indigenous Peoples Day. This was the 57th annual gathering with the first one happening in 1977.
During this time, I always like to honor one of the beginning organizers of this important event, John Trudell. I found this quote of his and it described exactly how I feel these days, From John Trudell, “I am just a human being trying to make it in a world that is rapidly losing its understanding of being human.”

With so much going on in this world I thought I would do a commentary for this show after the interview with Madonna. I am going to play some special music and will be sharing some thoughts on what is going on in today’s world from my perspective.

2. Our Guest, MaDonna Feather Cruz,  joins us report on the recent Alcatraz Sunrise Ceremony on Thanksgiving morning, a long-standing annual Native American gathering commemorating the 1969 occupation of Alcatraz Island by the Red Power movement. Madonna, a legacy native deeply involved in preserving cultural traditions, discusses the event’s significance, historical context, and their personal connection to the American Indian Movement. She share how the ceremony began in 1975 to honor the Alcatraz protest, emphasizing its continued relevance in highlighting indigenous resilience and unity.

The event attracts a diverse audience, including both Native and non-Native attendees from around the world. MaDonna describes the early morning ferry ride to Alcatraz, characterized by traditional drumming, singing, and a sense of community. Once on the island, attendees participate in various ceremonies, including dances by Native groups, songs, speeches from indigenous leaders, and solidarity expressions from other marginalized communities. A poignant moment involves reading a letter from Leonard Peltier, a Native American activist and political prisoner.

MaDonna reflects on the ceremony's purpose: affirming that indigenous peoples and cultures persist despite historical and ongoing challenges. She recounts youth reactions to the event, noting how it fosters understanding and appreciation among both Native and non-Native attendees. Concluding the discussion, MaDonna Feather Cruz encourages listeners to engage with indigenous initiatives and support cultural preservation, expressing gratitude for the platform to share their experiences and insights. 


 WSA241125 Alcatraz Indigenous Peoples Sunrise Gathering_dances-and-tower-cropped-1024x548 from IITC site

Alcatraz Indigenous Peoples Sunrise Gathering_ from IITC site

 

About our Guest:  MaDonna Feather Cruz is a distinguished Native American woman living with disabilities, whose unwavering commitment to making a difference in her community and beyond has earned her widespread recognition. As a proud advocate for Native wellness, raising awareness about the critical issue of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women (MMIW), and cultural preservation, she has dedicated her life to championing causes close to her heart.
In addition to her advocacy work, MaDonna was an influential cultural ambassador, bridging the gap between traditional practices and the modern world. Her eloquence and insightful presentations have garnered acclaim.

Guest Link:

https://www.madonnafeather.com/

Guest Event is Past:

Alcatraz Indigenous People’s Sunrise Gathering Thanksgiving 2024, For more information see the International Indian Treaty Council (IITC) website at https://www.iitc.org/2024-indigenous-peoples-day-alcatraz-sunrise-gathering/  

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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, where the date descriptions were sourced unless otherwise indicated.

National Women's History Alliance

Special thank you to the National Women’s History Alliance for making women’s history alive. Shout out to Co-Founder and Retiring Executive Director, Molly McGregor who will be on the show when we celebrate Women’s History Month in March for making the fabulous list of Women in History where I get most of the info I present in this Herstory segment.

Hertstory Events:

December 1, 1955 – Rosa Parks refuses to give up her seat on a bus to a white person; her arrest sparks the modern civil rights movement in the US.

Herstory Birthdays:

December 3, 1895 (1995) – Te Ate, interpreter of Cherokee, Chickasawa, Creek, Choctaw, and other tribes in theater performances of these original cultures, entertained, educated, enlightened, and inspired Americans like Eleanor Roosevelt and visitors like English royalty.

December 6, 1815 (1884) – Jane Swisshelm, suffragist, wrote articles for local papers against slavery, for women’s rights, and against legal inequities, led to close friendship with Mary Todd Lincoln.

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Saturday, December 7 & Sunday December 8, 2024, 11am - 7pm, 28th Annual Goddess Crafts Faire, Sebastopol Community Cultural Center
390 Morris St., Sebastopol CA •  • $7-20 (kids free!). For more info see https://www.goddesscraftsfaire.com/

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Monday, December 9, 2024 11 AM PT # repeats 11 PM PT, the show will feature Dr. Merith Weisman, ED, Sonoma County GoLocal, Radio KBBF 89.1 FM, North SF Bay or live streaming at https://kbbf.org/live

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Peace and Justice Center logoWednesday, December 11, 2024 Peace and Justice Center issues new weekly list of events and links to community non-profit organizations. It includes ongoing peace protests: PJC website www.pjcsoco.org

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Wednesday, December 11 , 2024, 10 AM PT (new time)the show will feature Dr. Merith Weisman, ED, Sonoma County GoLocal.  Radio KPCA 103.3 FM, Petaluma, CA. https://petalumacommunityaccess.org/kpca    Women's Spaces will be broadcast over Radio KPCA on the same day as before but at a new time on Wednesdays at 10:00 AM.

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The Opening and Closing Theme song The Woman in Your Life is You is done with permission of the Composer and Singer Alix Dobkin ((August 16, 1940 – May 19, 2021) Alix Dobkin death was just announced - Thank you for all you did for Lesbians to be recognized and Women to be honored. May you rest in peace. See our Interview with Alix Dobkin on 12/1/2014 and our Memorial to Alix Dobkin on 5/24/2021

The Woman in Your Life is You by Alix Dobkin from the album Living with Lavender Jane (2010 Women's Wax Works) - www.alixdobkin.com

American Indian Movement (AIM) Song, performed at Dennis Banks wake at Minneapolis American Indian Center 11/01/17, from the Arrow B Youtube Channel (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KectiU7RiZM)

Nanyehi sung by Becky Hobbs from the album Nanyehi – Beloved Woman of the Cherokee (2011 Beckaroo Records)

Let There Be Peace sung by Becky Hobbs from the album Nanyehi – Beloved Woman of the Cherokee (2011 Beckaroo Records)

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