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A: Lesbian Images Conference of Black Lesbians;
B: BenedictineSide A: Inaugural broadcast of Lesbian Images, inscribed with the same title on cassette side A, and hosted by Diane and Sonia (last names not noted). The hosts interview organizer Lavinia Penson to promote the Conference of Black Women, which was the first conference gathering Black Lesbians on the East Coast following the historic Conference of Black Women in San Francisco. The hosts took several calls during this program, and a few of the callers expressed racist and lesbophobic views. This broadcast also includes: discussions of hopes for the show; announcements for local weekly meetings and programming for lesbians and women in NYC; a new issue of woman’s prison newsletter “No More Cages”; and promotion for the rally in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s birthday and effort to make it a national holiday, as well as an anti-KKK rally in Buffalo.
Also captured at the beginning of Cassette side A, Directly before this broadcast of Lesbian Images, is a short radio play written and directed by Judy Pasternak for "Snapshots: Vignettes of Lesbian LIfe" about a lesbian woman being woken up early to feed her cat. Joan Goldman plays The Woman, technical production by Viv Sutherland.
Side B: Broadcast of Common Ground featuring Mother Jone's editor Adam Hochschild interviewing Carolyn Marshall about her research on drug "Benedictine," an anti-nausea medication prescribed commonly to pregnant women, that may have concerning side effects. -
Breast Cancer
Broadcast of radio show hosted by Viv Sutherland, title not noted during broadcast, inscribed title on cassette noted as “Breast Cancer,” on both side A and side B. Sutherland interviews investigative journalist and war reporter Rose Kushner on her new book Breast Cancer: A Personal History and Investigative Report. -
Women's Studies - Winners + Losers by Gloria Emerson
This episode of Women's Studies features journalist Gloria Emerson in conversation with Viv Sutherland on WBAI Radio, presenting an in-depth discussion of Emerson’s experiences as a New York Times correspondent during the Vietnam War and the themes explored in her book Winners and Losers. Emerson reflects on her transition from covering fashion in Paris to reporting from Vietnam, the ethical and emotional challenges of war journalism, and the gender dynamics within the press corps. The interview addresses subjects including the portrayal of Vietnamese civilians, the psychological effects of war on soldiers and reporters, and Emerson’s critical perspective on American media and class divisions. Side B continues with Emerson’s postwar reflections on patriotism, public reception of her book, her relationship with the New York Times, and her evolving views on feminism and morality. -
Lois Johnson and Sheri Barden Interview, April 1, 1989
The interview begins with Lois Johnson, who discusses when she realized that she was a lesbian, which caused her to move out to California and take a job in journalism. It was there that she met a woman who eventually became her lover, and they used to play music together. Sheri Barden talks about her social life after she met Lois Johnson, though she did like to party with her landlord, who was also a lesbian, though these social affairs pretty much came to an end when her relationship began with Lois.
On tape 2, Lois Johnson discusses expressing herself emotionally, and how she repressed her anger initially, unlike Sheri, who would often explode, leading to a lot of crying in the early part of their relationship. However, she continues to believe in love and commitment, and credits Sheri for having a great sense of humor. Sheri Barden also talks about her businesses, including a bed and breakfast that houses many lesbians. The two then reminisce on what they have in common, including their love of cats.