July 2018
African Nation Family Reunion Block Party
St. Pete, Tampa Bay and surrounding areas! Come to the Black Power 96.3 FM Radio outdoor stage and event space for activities, music, food and the unity of our community! Beginning at 4pm, you and your family are invited to spend the day together with outdoor kids activities, card games and food offered by local vendors! Starting at 5pm, local singers, rappers and musicians will take the Black Power 96.3 FM Radio Sound Stage. Stage Schedule 4:30 PM Welcome 4:35…
Find out more »Hell no, we won’t go!
On Sunday, July 15, 3pm-5pm EDT - Black Power Sunday Rally. Come to Akwaaba Hall located at 1245 TyRon Lewis (18th Ave S) in St. Pete, FL or watch on Facebook LIVE. This week's program: Hell no, we won’t go: mayor Rick Kriseman wants us homeless, we will fight back! Featuring Communities United for Reparations and Economic Development (C.U.R.E.D.) Chair Akilé Anai speaking about homelessness on the south side of St. Pete.
Find out more »Make the Southside black again!
On Sunday, July 22, 3pm-5pm EDT - Black Power Sunday Rally. Come to Akwaaba Hall located at 1245 TyRon Lewis (18th Ave S) in St. Pete, FL or watch on Facebook LIVE. This week's program: Make the Southside Black Again! Featuring special guest Iniko Kitemoma of the International People's Democratic Uhuru Movement (InPDUM). He will speak on the campaign to push back gentrification for black community control of the police, to take back the dome, and to stand up for…
Find out more »Make the Southside black again! July 29th rally
Come to Akwaaba Hall located at 1245 TyRon Lewis (18th Ave S) in St. Pete, FL or watch on Facebook LIVE. This week's program: Make the Southside Black Again! Featured speakers include Iniko Kitemoma of the International People's Democratic Uhuru Movement and Robin Wynn (pictured above). Robin is a courageous African woman employed in St. Pete's water & sewage department who was present when Mayor Rick Kriseman leaked over 1 billion gallons of raw sewage in to our drinking water!…
Find out more »November 2018
Black Power on the Rise in St. Pete
Black Power on the Rise in St. Pete! November 11th, 3 to 6 pm! 1245 18th Ave S! Join us to celebrate YOU - the community that helped DOUBLE Black Power 96.3 FM Radio's coverage area by tuning in and contributing to raise the station's broadcast tower to the height of 70 feet! Chairman Omali Yeshitela of the African People's Socialist Party-USA and leader of the Uhuru Movement will be the keynote speaker! You will be able to meet the…
Find out more »July 2019
July Member Fund Drive
Support radio in the hands of the black community! Donate! Volunteer! Become a Supporting Member or renew today! Tune in all month long for special programming and special thank yous when you donate. Donate online now! Or come to the station and drop off a donation!
Find out more »Free Da Mic! Free the African Nation! Open Mic Night
Black Power 96.3 FM Radio presents this open mic night, with featured artists: Krown Deon Crunk Coco GBT Babies VOCALE B.L.A. $5 at the door supports Black Power 96 Radio, which is holding a month-long Member Fund Drive in July. Support the black community owning and controlling our own media! You can sign up to perform at the open mic! Black Power 96 is also seeking vendors for the event! Contact Black Power 96 Radio at 727-914-3614 or contact@blackpower96.org today!
Find out more »Explosion of Gospel Power
Join Black Power 96.3 FM Community Radio for the Explosion of Gospel Power! Saturday, July 27, doors 4pm, concert 5pm. At Power for Living Ministries Church, 1710 52nd Street S, Gulfport, FL (on the southwest corner of St. Pete) Featuring: The Faithful 5 🎇 Dr. Reverend Fleming Tarver 🎇 Reverend James Davis 🎇 Voice of Reconcile 🎇 P'Lewis and Family 🎇 BLA 🎇 Krown Deon 🎇 Pastor Willie Hoston 🎇 Joe Smith 🎇 Tommy Evans For more info, contact Black…
Find out more »August 2019
What About the Black Community? Candidate Debate
All District 5 and District 7 St. Petersburg city council candidates have been invited to present and discuss the black community on Tuesday, August 6, 7pm at Akwaaba Hall. This debate will be accepting questions from the audience and will be broadcast live on 96.3 FM WBPU. Sponsored by: WBPU 96.3 FM • The Burning Spear newspaper • On the Beat St. Pete • Tampa Bay Breakfast Club More info: 727-914-3614 or contact@blackpower96.org
Find out more »December 2019
Community Appreciation Event!
Black Power 96 Radio Thanks You! Come to our Community Appreciation Event Saturday, December 7, 2019 Doors open at 6:30pm, Program starts at 7:00pm Akwaaba Hall, 1245 18th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL Featuring performances by: Krown • GBT Babies • V.O.C.A.L.E. Enjoy delicious food by: Heavy's Food Truck Come for a fun evening recognizing and appreciating the community of DJs, artists, volunteers, donors and listeners who make Black Power 96 Radio possible. Enjoy food and music in the beautiful…
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