Wanda's Picks Radio Show

Our first guest is Clarence Lusane, author of "The Black History of the White House" (Open Media Series @ City Lights Books 2011). Dr.Lusane is an Associate Professor of Political Science at American University. In "The Black History of the White House," Dr. Lusane presents a comprehensive history of the White House from an African American perspective, illuminating the central role it has played in advancing, thwarting or simply ignoring efforts to achieve equal rights for all. Juxtaposing significant events in White House history with the ongoing struggle for civil rights. The author makes it plain that the White House has always been a prism through which to view the social struggles and progress of black Americans. This work shines a light on the untold stories of African Americans whose lives are part of the White House legacy. Our next guest is Dr. Rupa Marya, Physician and Musician/Rupa and the April Fishes. San Francisco based musical agitators Rupa & the April Fishes will be launching their April Fools Tour 2011 with a special show on their namesake day at The Independent, Friday April 1st, 2011. After their last rousing Bay Area performance with Manu Chao at The Warfield, the band has been busy working on new material inspired by bandleader Rupa's travels to Chiapas, Mexico where she did an artist residency working with an international group of artists as well as indigenous Tzotzil children. Visit http://www.cumbancha.com/rupa/press Between the two live interviews we will rebroadcast an interview with Tonye Patano (Mama Nadi) & Oberson K.A. Adjepong (Christian), two cast members of Berkeley Rep's production of Lynn Nottage's "Ruined," up through April 10, 2011. Visit www.berkeleyrep.org