Volunteer Roy and Station Manager Diakiesse bring the “Raise the Black Power Tower” campaign to the community during outreach. Thank you to over 60 new and returning members who have contributed a total of $6,150 so far! That’s over 60% of the $10,000 needed to raise our broadcast tower! Help keep the the momentum going! […]
Make a contribution – big or small – to join or renew your membership in the growing community of Supporters and Sustainers around the world who keep Black Power 96 Radio going strong. Listen for special programming and special thank you gifts starting February 1st. Black Power 96 is raising funds to: Raise the height […]
Thursday, Nov. 16 – Levy Lee Simon and Omali Yeshitela Hosts Diakiesse Lungisani and Ameera Marshall speak with writer/actor/producer, Levy Lee Simon about his latest film, The Last Revolutionary. It marks his debut as a film producer, teaming with long time friend and colleague, senior executive producer and co-star, John Marshall Jones. The Last Revolutionary is […]
This week for our Volunteer Spotlight Black Power 96.3 FM would like to honor: Damaris DeJesus Damaris lends her talents by performing secretarial work for the station. She is a true and dedicated spirit. When asked why she volunteers for the station she said: “What has led me to volunteer with Black Power 96.3 FM is […]
To what extent can you go, for that one thing you aspire to achieve? For “that” freedom? Black Power 96.3 FM asked this question through an interesting challenge on social media – #ForThatFreedom challenge, wherein participants were asked to awaken their inner rapper and rap the answer! The challenge received an overwhelming response from our […]
Support St. Pete’s Black Power 96 the ONLY local African community radio station that stayed on the air in the eye of the storm LIVE through Hurricane Irma! As Hurricane Irma approached St. Petersburg, threatening devastation as a Category 3 storm, WBPU 96.3 FM stayed on the air, providing regular live updates on the storm […]
Starting Sunday at 11am Eastern, tune in at the top of each hour for updates on Hurricane Irma’s track, the status of shelters, emergency numbers and tips for staying safe. South St. Pete – we want to hear from you If you have any helpful information or want to report on what’s going on where […]
Hurricane Irma St. Pete: Projected Path & Forecast as of September 5 Pinellas County Evacutation Routes map (PDF) St. Petersburg Hurricane Center website Important phone numbers to keep close by in a weather emergency: Pinellas County Emergency Management at 464-3800 St. Petersburg Emergency Management at 892-5200 St. Petersburg Citizens Information Center at 893-7111 Hurricane Irma St. […]
Black Power 96.3 FM will be participating in the Civic Engagement Fair at the University of South Florida on August 24th, 2017 from 10:30 AM until 2 PM. We will be actively recruiting volunteers for the station! This is a great opportunity to learn more about Black Power 96.3 FM and to become an active […]
Grammy award winning R&B/Neo-Soul artist Maxwell is performing live at the Mahaffey Theater in downtown St. Petersburg on Friday, September 1st, 2017. Off his Summers’ 2017 Tour 2.0, Black Power 96.3 FM has your opportunity to WIN TICKETS to see Maxwell perform live in concert. Now through August 28th, tune-in to Black Power 96’s live […]