From 3CR's May Day 2025 special programming. Mercedes from Uprise Radio and A Friday Rave presented a speech from Taslima Akhter, president of Bangladesh Garment Workers Solidarity, & Rupali Akhter, survivor of Rana Plaza Disaster - recorded at the 2023 May Day for Freedom and Liberation Rally at the state library.

7:30AM // Sarah & Cathy: One Year since Kanaky uprising

 

On the anniversary of the Kanaky uprising in 2024, two members of Free Kanaky Solidarity Naarm give an overview of the uprising, key events that have punctuated the last 12 months, & lessons we can learn from Indigenous struggle against imperialism. Follow them on Instagram at @freekanakysolidarity.naarm, you can also follow @radio__rata for more news and events.

 

Jo, Tamil Community member who joined Uncle Robbie Thorpe in 3CR the studio yesterday, and her speech at a Free Palestine Dandenong Rally in September 2024, during the 100-days refugee encampment, with links between First Nations & Palestinian struggles, the legacy of trauma, and standing up for justice. 

 

8:00AM //  Timothy Ryan: Q-Lit, a Vic-based LGBTQIA+ literary festival 

 

Timothy discusses the upcoming festival this June & Q Lit's work more broadly in both metropolitan and regional Victoria. 

 

 

Yasmine, an organiser with Students for Palestine at the University of Technology Sydney & the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at the University of Sydney. Yasmine discusses campaign updates and to talk about actions planned for Nakba Day, this coming Thursday 15 May. 
You can follow their Instagram: @studentsforpalestineaus

 

Barkaa - For my Tittas