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On Wednesday, October 22, WPFW presents Justice, Inclusion and Dignity in a Free Congo, our second annual day of emancipatory informational and inspirational programming centering Congolese sovereignty and decolonization during which we explore all things Congo. From 5am until midnight, we will present voices from the frontlines in the Democratic Republic of Congo creating a unique opportunity to hear from those involved in movement building and grassroots organizing across the DRC, in addition to poetry, speeches, and music.

That’s Justice, Inclusion and Dignity in a Free Congo, Wednesday, October 22, 5am until midnight on WPFW, building a more equitable world one broadcast at a time.

SCHEDULE

5 - 8AM - Morning Brew Beyond Borders Edition - Katea Stitt; GUEST: Mimie Wite-Nkate mobilization of women and Diaspora; Passy Bass on music in the movement for a free Congo

9 - 10 AM - What’s At Stake - Denise Young; GUEST: Bibi Ndala on women’s health and Congo in Harlem

10 - 11 AM - Wake Up and Stay Woke - Dr. E. Faye Williams; GUEST: Anny Modi and Jessica Kanya-Ngambi- women peace and security

11 - 12 Noon We the People - David Whettstone; GUEST: Journalist Akilimali Chomachoma on historical and present day colonization

12 - 1 PM - DJ Abby Celebrating Congolese Women Musician

1 - 2 PM - Africa Now - Mwiza Munthali; GUEST - Claude Gatebuke on sportswashing

2 - 3 PM - Shay Wa Na Na - Zein El-amine; GUEST - Kambale Musavuli - intersectionality of the Congolese and Palestinian oppression and resistance.

3 - 5 PM - Willard Jenkins presenting the Soundtrack to a Coup d’Etat Playlist

5 - 6 PM - Browder Files - Tony Browder; GUEST: Paul Pumphrey, Friends of the Congo Co-founder

6 - 7 PM - Jacquie Luqman; GUEST - Maurice Carney Africom and the role of the US Military in the decimation of the Congo

7 - 8 PM - Konbit Lakay - Eugenia Charles; Guest: Carrie Crawford on immigration

8 - 10 PM - Donald Temple; Guest - Maurice Carney Why a Day for the Congo and the LoveSound concert

10PM - 12AM - Jordan Strudwick; Guest: Assa Diaw - Flow for the Congo