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 […]
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#ForThatFreedom Challenge
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 […]
Hurricane Irma didn’t silence us
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 […]
Tune in Sunday for hurricane updates
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 […]
Emergency weather resources
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. […]
Civic Engagement Fair at the University of South Florida
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 […]
Maxwell Ticket Giveaway
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 […]
Don’t miss the African Nation Family Reunion Block Party – July 4th in St. Pete, FL
Black Power 96.3 FM presents the African Nation Family Reunion Block Party on July 4 at 1245 TyRon Lewis Ave. (18th Ave.) South and 13th Street in St. Petersburg, from 10am until whenever. Come join the Black Power 96 family as we celebrate the unification and self-determination of the African community. Don’t miss out because […]
African Nation Family Reunion Block Party
Tue Jul 4th 10:00am – 8:00pm (EDT) Uhuru House (outside and inside), 1245 18th Ave S, St. Petersburg, FL 33705, USA “What to the American slave is your 4th of July? I answer, ‘A day that reveals to him, more than all other days in the year, the gross injustice and cruelty to which he […]
Listen LIVE from anywhere with our mobile app!
Download the free Black Power 96 mobile app and listen anytime, from wherever you are! Our easy to use radio player turns off automatically when you receive a call! Other Features Include: Shout Out – send us a voice message! Stay informed of Upcoming Events Receive special announcements and offers via push notifications. Tune […]