March 6, 1990 - William Kunstler, civil rights lawyer and vice-president of the Center for Constitutional Rights in New York, speaking at Concordia College in Moorhead. Kunstler’s address was titled "The Decline of the American Constitution and the Bill of Rights." He shares his views on the Supreme Court actions pertaining to the Bill of Rights. Kunstler is best-known for his representation of Leonard Peltier in the appeals of his conviction for the shoot-out at the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation in June 1975. He appeared before the U.S. Supreme Court in flag burning case, and was also the defense attorney for Marine Sergeant Clayton Lonetree's espionage trial. His resume includes degrees from Yale University and Columbia Law School. His teaching experience is highlighted by tenures at Columbia University, The New School for Social Research, and a Law Professorship at Pace University. His military background includes a Bronze Star and the rank of Major in the United States Army. He sits on the National Council for the American Civil Liberties Union and the Boards of the Fortune Society and the Law Students Civil Rights Leadership Council.
April 12, 1990 - Peter Dμffy, chair of the Executive Committee of Amnesty International, speaking at Peace Prize Forum held at Augsburg College. Duffy address was on the efforts of AI. Minnesota District Court Judge LaJune Thomas Lange introduced Duffy. Forum was held in cooperation with the Norwegian Nobel Institute, and was attended by former President Jimmy Carter and Dr. Yelena Bonner.
May 14, 1990 - As part of a series on Bemidji race relations, Mainstreet Radio reporter Leif Enger looks at allegations of prejudice against Native Americans in Bemidji Police Department.
May 15, 1990 - Kevin Boyle, founding director of the London-based organization Article 19, speaking at the University of Minnesota's Human Rights Center, the first lecture in a Forum on Freedom of Expression. Boyle’s address was on the topic “Freedom of Expression in the Developing World.” Boyle is also professor and Chair of Law at the University of Essex, England, as well as Director of the Essex Human Rights Center. Roger Parkinson, the publisher of the Star Tribune, introduced Boyle. Article 19 is an international organization working to promote freedom of expression throughout the world, and it played a leading role in the defense of Salman Rushdie when Iranian leaders threatened to execute him. The Forum on Freedom of Expression was established by the Human Rights Center to provide the University community with access to internationally recognized speakers on the efforts of human rights activists to extend the right to freedom of expression. The Forum will also serve to educate the University community on both domestic and international human rights efforts to protect this important freedom. The Human Rights Center was founded in December 1988 to encourage study, research, curriculum development, practical training, documentation, and outreach on many aspects of international human rights.
May 15, 1990 - As part of a series on Bemidji race relations, Mainstreet Radio reporter Leif Enger looks at the Bemidji Indian Employment Council, which helps Native Americans overcome job discrimination when looking for employment in the area.
May 16, 1990 - As part of a series on Bemidji race relations, Mainstreet Radio reporter Leif Enger looks at difficulties Native Americans face in finding housing.
May 17, 1990 - Pat Schroeder, Colorado congresswoman (D), speaking at 25th anniversary celebration at Minneapolis Community College. Schroder’s address was on the topic of education, culture, diversity and global politics. After speech, Schroeder answered audience questions. Schroeder is the most senior woman in the U.S. House of Representatives. She is a member of the House Armed Services Committee, the Judiciary Committee, and the House Committee on Children, Youth and Families. In 1987 she explored a bid for the presidency, and wrote the book, "Champion of the Great American Family."
May 17, 1990 - As part of a series on Bemidji race relations, Mainstreet Radio reporter Leif Enger focuses on Native American studies in the local school education curriculum.
May 18, 1990 - As part of a series on Bemidji race relations, Mainstreet Radio reporter Leif Enger talks with several individuals about how members of the Native American community and it’s supporters used a boycott to fight back against racism in the town of Bemidji.
May 29, 1990 - An MPR special documentary report titled, "Spearing on Lakes of Fire", narrated by Chris Tetlin. The report presents fishing debate over Chippewa Indian/U.S. Government treaty in northern Wisconsin. The controversy centers on walleyes, but there's much more at stake than fish.