The vastly disproportionate death rate of African people in the U.S. from COVID-19 is attributed to so-called “pre-existing health conditions”. These conditions are imposed on the African community because we can’t afford the profit-driven healthcare, have limited access to healthy food, and are forced to live in poor, high density housing, among other symptoms of […]
Even before COVID-19, Africans in the U.S. had an unemployment rate at least twice the national rate, while the median net worth of white families was 10 times greater than that of African families. Those who are working make up a disproportionate number of “essential” workers, risking their lives to generate greater profits for corporations […]
This week we turn our attention to Africa and efforts being made there to prevent widespread deaths from COVID-19. On April 17th, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa released a report predicting that “Anywhere between 300,000 and 3.3 million African people could lose their lives as a direct result of COVID-19.” The People’s War […]
Reverend Edward Pinkney is featured on this third episode of WBPU FM’s new weekly radio program covering the coronavirus pandemic from the perspective of the African working class worldwide. Rev. Pinkney is a longtime leader of the Black Autonomy Network Community Organization, working for economic and social justice in Benton Harbor, MI, a 90% African […]
Just like we did during Hurricane Irma, Black Power 96 is providing the most up-to-date information and resources to keep our community healthy and safe during this emergency crisis. Black Power 96’s Underwriting Manager Cierra Johnson and Assistant Station Manager Mr. Eddie are volunteering their time and working from home to compile information on school […]
This is Dr. Aisha Fields. I’m the Director of the All African People’s Development and Empowerment Project (AAPDEP). AAPDEP and our Project Black Ankh is working to make sure that our community is doing everything we can to stay safe and healthy during the Coronavirus pandemic. Across the U.S. the Coronavirus is hitting African communities […]
African People’s Socialist Party Chairman Omali Yeshitela is the guest on this second episode of Black Power 96 Radio’s new weekly radio program covering the coronavirus pandemic from the perspective of the African working class worldwide. Over the past five decades, Chairman Omali has initiated campaigns to defend the democratic rights of the African community, […]
Black Power 96 Radio has launched a weekly radio program to cover the coronavirus pandemic from the perspective of the African working class worldwide. The People’s War radio show features guests covering all aspects of the current crisis—providing health and medical tips and resources, economic survival information, analysis of the political and international impact, how […]
From Ona Zené Yeshitela, President, African People’s Education and Defense Fund (APEDF) and the Black Power Blueprint During this time when we are all facing grave health and economic threats from the coronavirus epidemic, we want you to know that the Black Power Blueprint and the Uhuru Movement are here for you. As always the […]
Uhuru Greetings to Black Power 96 Radio listeners and supporters! We are thinking of you and hope you are healthy and well. The safety and well-being of our staff, volunteers and our community at large is top-of-mind. To that end, Black Power 96 Radio has made adjustments, including closing the station to the public for […]