Black working class truth in the media is nearly impossible to find. In news reports, Africans are portrayed as criminal thugs or permanently poor and incapable of self-reliance. Tracks played on the corporate-owned “urban” radio stations serve to divide and slander the African community, promoting horizontal (“black-on-black”) violence, degrading African women and glorifying the illegal […]
By Ylana GBT Babies, a local group with music and performance in their blood, visited the Black Power 96.3 studio on Friday, February 1, 2019 and helped DJ Mr. Eddie to raise $400 in the first day of the station’s February Member Fund Drive. Themba, the Station Manager, said, “The black community is powerful when […]
During the January 20th episode of Omali Taught Me on Black Power 96.3 FM Radio, Uhuru Movement leader Omali Yeshitela called on people to support Black Power 96 with contributions to raise $5,000 needed to upgrade studio equipment and take the station to a higher level. Watch Chairman Omali’s appeal and make a donation today […]
In 2015, Black Power 96 show host Norman “Otis” Richmond, aka Jalali, wrote an article in remembrance of Fred Hampton and Mark Clark for The Burning Spear newspaper. We are posting an excerpt here. Published December 7, 2015 on TheBurningSpear.com Shortly before his assassination Fred Hampton prophetically pointed out, “I believe I’m going to die doing the things I […]
The work to raise the broadcast tower to 70 feet high is complete! The station’s signal will now reach farther than ever before. This is what’s possible when our community comes together. Thank you to our supporting members, businesses underwriters, volunteer hosts and engineers and everyone who has supported by spreading the word about the […]
This past Friday, volunteers Iquan, Anthony and Robert spread the word about Black Power 96 outside of Wang’s and Thangs. The restaurant located at 1100 16th St S, in St. Petersburg recently became an underwriter of the station. Volunteer with Black Power 96! Whatever your skills and interests, there is a way for you to […]
Katrina in North Carolina became a Supporting Member! Black Power 96 sends a big SHOUT OUT to all those who contributed during our July Member Fund Drive. Many listeners from St. Pete and around the world donated to show their support for black power radio. We were able to increase our base of monthly sustaining […]
Black Power 96 Radio wants to send a shout out to all of our donors who gave generously in our February fund drive so that we could raise our broadcast tower to 70 feet and expand our coverage area to more of our St. Petersburg community. We want to report to you that, while we […]
St Pete, Tampa Bay and surrounding areas! Prepare for another day of 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 enjoying the BBQ, seafood, slushies, and vegan foods offered by local vendors! Starting […]
On Saturday, April 21st the African People’s Education and Defense Fund (APEDF) hosted their 7th annual Uhuru Health Festival & Flea Market! The theme this year was Family • Fitness • Freedom: Putting the Power of African Health in African Hands! The free all-day program in West Philly’s beautiful Clark Park at 43rd and Chester […]