An early heads-up for listeners and volunteers: Although the times haven’t been announced, there is very likely to be a preemption on Friday, April 17, as the Senate recovenes and Attorney General Alberto Gonzales is called to discuss recent issues. This is, of course, dependent on Gonzales staying on as AG. Please note the possibility [...]
Enterprise Community Partners and Freedom Forum Invite Entries for Excellence in Urban Journalism Award
Deadline: May 31, 2007
Enterprise Community Partners <http://www.enterprisecommunity.org> and the Freedom Forum <http://www.freedomforum.org > have announced the 2007 Excellence in Urban Journalism Award.
The award is intended to encourage and recognize quality reporting on major issues facing the United States’ urban areas, particularly inner [...]
Over the last week, there has been an ongoing issue at our sister station KPFA over the use of calls to action on the air. I wanted to share the discussion with listeners here.
The issue concerns the March 15 edition of KPFA’s Flashpoints program, in which Miguel Molina announced a protest and told the crowd [...]
“Making Contact” is an internationally syndicated, public affairs program,
heard on over 200 radio stations. The staff of “Making Contact” is small,
but extremely talented, committed, intelligent, seasoned and professional.
We are seeking individuals who are energetic, respectful, professional and
team players.
In return, the intern will learn how to produce a segment or feature for
“Making Contact.” (S)he will learn [...]
Don’t miss out on your chance to be part of an historic event – The Night of 1,000 Conversations.
Community members are gathering on Thursday, April 5th, 2007 to consider a key question in today’s debate over immigration reform: How do our core values compare to the actions of a government that locks people up [...]
Stephen Dunifer is the founder of Free Radio Berkeley, an unlicensed micropower pirate radio station, was involved in a protracted legal case with the Federal Communications Commission in the mid-1990s The collective was eventually acquitted of all charges, marking a major victory for micropower radio. FRB eventually stopped broadcasting and turned all its resources to [...]
Sunday night, Obidike Kamau and Akua Fayette, hosts of KPFT’s wildly successful Black talk program Self-Determination, welcomed me to participate in an on-air forum on programming and the Black community. It was a wonderful experience, and this is my reportback to you on it.
The show kicked off with a brief discussion about programming, my history [...]
Tune in to Self-Determination tonight at 9 p.m., where I will be participating in an on-air forum for the Black community about programming, outreach and more.
I approached host Obidike Kamau about this program out of a desire to more actively reach out to the African-American community. I believe we can always make improvements to how [...]
Radio station’s campaign shocks Latino community
March 22, 2007
Elizabeth Llorente
HACKENSACK, N.J. - Hispanic political and community leaders are up in arms over a New Jersey radio show that is exhorting listeners to report suspected illegal immigrants to 101.5 FM or federal authorities.
The leaders say the radio station’s campaign - named “La Cuca Gotcha” - is clearly [...]
Join the Houston Equal Rights Alliance as we celebrate long-time Queer Voices host Jack Valinski’s 25 years of GLBT activism.
We are going to honor Jack’s 25 years of commitment and dedication to the Houston GLBT community. Special guests joining HERA for this celebration: Controller Annise Parker; Activist Extroidinaire Ray Hill; Random Outburst and The Jazz [...]
Activist files suit against KPFT-FM
By DALE LEZON
Copyright 2007 Houston Chronicle
March 22, 2007
A Houston peace activist and board member of public radio station KPFT-FM (90.1) filed suit this week after the general manager of the station barred him from its Montrose studio.
Ken Freeland alleges that Duane Bradley unfairly prohibited him from coming to the station after [...]
Assignment Zero is a web-based extension of this idea, where journalists collaborate with community members to create news. If you’re interested in learning a bit about the journalism business or the mechanics of building stories, Assignment Zero is a great place to start. Complete with guides, glossaries and a new approach to newsgathering, it’s a [...]
You may or may not know that Pacifica has a Race & Nationality Policy, passed by the interim Pacifica National Board way back in 2002. The policy includes several clauses, one of which specifically addresses national programming:
“National programming on external issues. Given the particular urgency of racism and xenophobia in this country today, the [...]
To enter the first round of the Talent Quest, which starts on Monday April 16th, 2007, upload two minutes or less of audio that reflects your personality and uses your voice. That’s it.
We want to hear who you are. Show the judges and the public the elements of your personality that make people look forward [...]
This weekend, Pacifica recorded protests in Washington, DC. The Iraq Pentagon Rally was among many national events called to stop the war. You likely caught a few of the voices on the KPFT News program yesterday, but there were many great speakers, including these. In order, they are. CoCo Magellanes, Mexico Solidarity Network; Larry Homes, [...]
KRFC station manager resigns
Beth Flowers cites health issues as reason for her departure
By PAT FERRIER
PatFerrier@coloradoan.com
Beth Flowers, station manager at KRFC-FM for three of the station’s first four years, has resigned for health reasons.
Flowers notified the KRFC board Thursday and the staff and volunteers Friday. She will continue to volunteer at the station, she said.
KRFC, 619 [...]
An interesting piece featuring T-Kash, Guerrilla Funk recording artist and lead DJ on the Friday Night Vibe on KPFA.
Say It Loud: The other man’s take on VH-1’s “The White Rapper Show ”.
By: T-K.A.S.H.
I know what you’re thinking. Of course T-K.A.S.H. is going to say something. Look at what I do and what I stand [...]
Eddie Garcia started this week as KPFT’s new Volunteer Coordinator. Eddie is a native Houstonian, who has worked in different capacities with various non-profit agencies for over 13 years, with 8 of those years being in volunteer management. He has been a listener, volunteer and supporter of KPFT since 1992. Those interested in volunteering should [...]
The World Association of Community Broadcasters, AMARC, is looking for an Administrative Assistant for its Montreal Headquarters. It is a permanent position. For further information on AMARC, go to: http://www.amarc.org
The Administrative Assistant will draw from his/her knowledge and/or experience to ensure the general administration, fulfill secretarial tasks, ensure communications with the members [...]
Dear friends:
I am asking that people come forward and contribute to the Curtis Green family, now in trouble due to the heroic Good Samaritan action Curtis took, when he witnessed two men going at it with knives. In breaking up the fight Curtis was stabbed in the chest, was critical andtaken by ambulance to [...]
Urban Unrest is a blog on new and old media, media justice, race, culture, politics and society and is hosted by Ernesto Aguilar, currently program director at Pacifica Radio KPFT in Houston.
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