Essence Festival of Culture 2025: Made for Me. Made for Us All.
Written by Mariah C. Bond | Media Shot & Edited by Talmadge Wells New Orleans, LA – For three days straight- July 4th through 6th, 2025, New Orleans was not…
Black Power 96 Radio reflects on 2024; kicks off 2025 with a call for community support in February Fund Drive
As February begins, Black Power 96 Radio remains committed to empowering the African community in the St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay area and beyond. This month brings exciting events and programming while…
Black Power 96.3 FM welcomes new program to the lineup: The Simone’ Durant Show
Black Power 96.3 FM is excited to announce a brand-new addition to its diverse programming lineup: The Simone' Durant Show, hosted by the knowledgeable and inspiring Simone' Durant. This highly…
Black Power 96 FM celebrates Local Going Global contest winners: Johnny William Hannah, Christiana and Ezekiel Hargrove
By Mariah C. Bond In a continued effort to spotlight emerging talent and support African culture and music, Black Power 96 FM proudly announced three more winners of the station’s…
Eddie Maultsby Jr. performs with his group, the Gospel Commandoes
Gospel artists and community unite to support Black Power 96 Radio
By Dr. Mariah C. Bond, Black Power 96 Radio Volunteer The pulsating beats of gospel music reverberated through the air as Black Power 96, the eminent black radio station in…
Black Power 96 radio welcomes Gladys Knight to St. Pete!
Black Power 96 Radio will be giving away tickets to the legendary Gladys Knight’s February 14th concert at The Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg to our loyal listeners in the…
Black Power 96 Radio hosts first annual 5K Walk for Black Power
The Black Power 96 Radio team would like to extend a profound salute and appreciation to the staff and volunteers who participated in making our first ever 5K Walk for…
Web Event: Black Power Radio Fights Back!
On November 13, 2023, Black Power 96 Radio hosted a webinar to give updates on the lawsuit filed by the African People's Education and Defense Fund (APEDF) to defend the…
Lawsuit charges Pinellas County Commission with violating Black Power 96 Radio’s rights to freedom of speech and association
On October 20, 2023 attorney Luke Lirot, on behalf of the African People's Education and Defense Fund (APEDF), filed a lawsuit against the Pinellas County Commission for violating the organization's…
Speak out at the Pinellas County Commission meeting Tuesday, June 13
Join other Black Power 96 Radio and African People's Education and Defense Fund (APEDF) supporters as we speak out at the Pinellas County Commission meeting on Tuesday, June 13 at…
