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Piece Description
They are mothers, migrants and caregivers to our children and our elders. Domestic workers are the backbone of many American families, their own families and their communities. On this edition, through their own words, we pay tribute to the many working women of color who are struggling for acceptance, recognition and their rights. Featuring: Radha Kanan, Christine Lewis, Joyce Frances, Erline Brown, Marina Lopez, Joyce Campbell and Bertha, domestic workers; Sylvia, domestic worker and volunteer for Mujeres Unidas y Activas; Inez Lazarte, volunteer organizer, Women's Collective of La Raza Centro Legal. Senior Producer/Host: Tena Rubio Contributing Freelance Producers: Mitch Jeserich and the Community News Institute Associate Producer Intern: Alexis McCrimmon Translation: Frank Rubio and Jill Shenker Program #19-07- Begin date: 5/2/07. End date: 8/9/07. Please call us if you carry us - 510-251-1332 and we will list your station on our website. If you excerpt, please credit early and often.
Broadcast History
Program #19-07- Begin date: 5/2/07. End date: 10/9/07.
Timing and Cues
Total run time is 29 minutes (no hard breaks)
- Optional cutaway at 1:00
- Optional (floating) cutaway between 12:00 and 20:00
- Music in/out.
Musical Works
| Title | Artist | Album | Label | Year | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bullethead | Charlie Hunter Trio | Bing, Bing, Bing!. | Blue Note | 1995 | 02:00 |
Additional Files
- Promo has :10 end bed for stat (makingcon_070509_promo.mp2)
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Posted on June 19, 2007 at 10:03 AM | Permalink
Review of Mothers, Migrants and Maids of Honor
Haunting stories told by domestic workers who face many challenges to their jobs and their lives.
The piece opens with the story of nannies who struggle to balance the affection given to their charges and duties to their own families.
Narration is presented in a slow, deliberate pace.
The piece starts off a bit rough but settles nicely as it finds its pitch.
It's nice to hear the variety of voices offered.
The second half deals more with efforts to organize and obtain more rights.