Editor’s Note: The following is an interview conducted by the Fifth Estate with representatives of the Free University of Detroit, a new independent educational institute which will open it’s doors at the end of the month. A full schedule of …
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ACLU Dinner to Honor Dr. Bergman
by Fifth Estate Collective
Fifth Estate # 28, April 15-30, 1967
A dinner to celebrate the Fifth Anniversary of the American Civil Liberties Union will be held at the Rackham Building on Saturday, April 29.
Contents of print edition
by Fifth Estate Collective
Fifth Estate # 381, Summer-Fall 2009
Fifth Estate #381, Summer-Fall 2009, Vol. 44, No. 2 2 LETTERS 4 MARIE MASON INTERVIEW 5 RNC FRAME-UP UPDATE 6 THE SHIT HITS THE FAN by Ron Sakolsky 8 KILLER APE THEORY DISPROVED by Tim MacGowan 10 THE FUTURE OF …
Rock & Roll Dope
by John Sinclair
Fifth Estate # 67, November 28-December 11, 1968
People need music to live. We know that and act on it, all ways. Only straight people—honkies—think music is superfluous, that it doesn’t make any difference what you listen to, and their lives demonstrate their ignorance. Music shapes us and …
“Convicted” ACLU Attorney to Try Again
by anon.
Fifth Estate # 36, August 15-31, 1967
The American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) expressed its regret and dismay July 25 that the conviction of Arthur Kinoy for disorderly conduct had been affirmed by the District of Columbia Court of Appeals. The conviction of Prof. Kinoy stems from …
Letters
by Various Authors
Fifth Estate # 85, August 7-20, 1969
To the Editor: Your paper has done so much for our heads simply because it is so meaningful. We would like to add just one thing for your other readers: “Respect the Revolution and you shall inherit the earth.” The …
Sounds
by Wilson Lindsey
Fifth Estate # 55, June 4-18, 1968
Dirty Blues Band (Bluesway) This band’s blues roots were first formed years ago during the British blues invasion started by The Rolling Stones. During this embryonic stage, many teenagers had suspicions that the Stones were copying…yes, copying, but from whom?
Bail!
by anon.
Fifth Estate # 100, March 5-18, 1970
CHICAGO, Feb. 28—The seven defendants in the Chicago Conspiracy trial were released from jail after the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals overturned Judge Hoffman’s no bond ruling. Bond for the five defendants convicted of incitement to riot was set at …
Ladies Want Journal
by Liberation News Service
Fifth Estate # 102, April 2-15, 1970
NEW YORK ( LNS) “Never Underestimate the Power of a Woman” runs the slogan of Ladies Home Journal, a monthly women’s magazine with a circulation of seven million.
Christmas at Northland
by J.R. Kennedy
Fifth Estate # 95, December 26, 1969-January 7, 1970
“We are all outlaws in the eyes of America.” —Jefferson Airplane “The chickens are going to come home to roost.” —Malcolm X
The Coat Puller
by John Sinclair
Fifth Estate # 3, January 1966
Live (i.e. alive) musical activity continues to grow here in Detroit, and on its own terms, which makes it all the more valuable. Pianist Andrew Hill made his first concert appearance in this part of the country here last month, …
Unclassifieds
by Fifth Estate Collective
Fifth Estate # 78, May 1-14, 1969
UNCLASSIFIEDS cost 50 cents per line per issue. Figure four words per line. (A word is a word including one and two letter words. A phone number is a word. Street numbers are words. Abbreviations should be sensible. DISCOUNT RATES: …
Sounds
by Wilson Lindsey
Fifth Estate # 60, August 15-September 4, 1968
There may come a time when musicians may agree with critics about certain recorded performances, when and if this time comes it will be an absolutely mind shattering synthesis of opinion.
Editorial
by Fifth Estate Collective
Fifth Estate # 36, August 15-31, 1967
Powerlessness and the lack of control which black people are allowed over their own community was not a major cause of the Detroit rebellion, Mr. Lomax tells us. Nor was the cause the culture of violence which the United States …
HipPocrates
by Eugene Schoenfeld M.D.
Fifth Estate # 72, February 6 - 19, 1969
The following letter was received from Shreveport, Louisiana: QUESTION: How can a male determine whether or not he is circumcised? I am not sure about myself. ANSWER: Buy the John Lennon-Yoko Ono album. Neither John nor Yoko is circumcised. QUESTION: …
Pirates
by Sean Cleary
Fifth Estate # 414, Fall 2023
a review of Under the Banner of King Death: Pirates of the Atlantic by David Lester and Marcus Rediker; Illustrated by David Lester; Edited by Paul Buhle. Beacon Press 2023
‘Ear ye!
by Bob Stark
Fifth Estate # 87, September 4-17, 1969
The idea of getting a lot of great musicians together to work as a back-up band for a featured artist on rock recordings is almost as old as rock itself.
Calendar
by Fifth Estate Collective
Fifth Estate # 20, December 15-31, 1966
The calendar is a regular feature of the FIFTH ESTATE. It carries news of what is happening in the Detroit to Ann Arbor area. You can help make the calendar more complete by sending us information about activities you know …
News & Reviews
by Fifth Estate Collective
Fifth Estate # 355, Fall-Winter, 2000
The several thousand unapproved, pirate radio stations operating in the U.S. won a Pyrrhic victory in July when the Federal Communication Commission agreed to license hundreds of the low power broadcasting operations, many which feature anarchist, punk, black, and community …
WABX Gets It On
by Fifth Estate Collective
Fifth Estate # 65, October 31-November 13, 1968
As Tony Reay says [FE #65, October 31-November 13] “WABX strikes again.” And they did, with ripples from the blow coming all the way back to Detroit from England. The WABX audience was the first, anywhere in the world, to …