Black History Month - Feburary 2013

KFAI will celebrate Black History Month (BHM) with a special day of programming on Tuesday, February 19, 2013.  The station is looking for dynamic live programming – produced by African Americans - that explores the history of our people in America. 

 

SPECIAL BLACK HISTORY MONTH PROGRAMMING

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2013

6-7am

“Youth Today Understanding Black History Month” Host: Ivyana Morris-Thomas  - Panel Discussion

7-8am

 

"Documenting Black History in the Digital AGE: Conversation with Alex Cherian, San Franciso State Film Archivist" Host Lennie Chism - Discussion

8-9am

“Built Right in Da Hood: Character” Host: Lennie Chism – Music and Commentary

9-10am

“Conversations With Al McFarlane” - Public Affairs

10-11am

“In the Spirit of Our Mothers”  Hosts: Amoke Kubat & Danielle Mkali - Music & Discussion

11am-12pm

“I Just Need To See It: Audio-Streamed Art” Host: Brenda Bell Brown – Music & Discussion

12pm-1pm

“Classical Mocha”   Host: Patricia Nelson - Music

1-2pm

 

“The Impact of Big Band Music on African-American Culture”  Host: Janis Lane-Ewart – Music & Commentary

2-3pm

 

“Blacks in Radio” Host: Tarik Thornton – Music & Commentary

3-4pm

 

“More Bounce to the Ounce”   Host: Raymond Jackson - Music

4-5pm

“Akhmiri’s Basement Party”  Host: Akhmiri Sekhr-Ra - Music

5-6pm

“Will President Obama Ignore Black America for Four More Years”   Host: Donald Allen - Discussion

6-9pm

“KFAI BHM Live Soundstage @ Golden Thyme Coffee & Cafe” Music, Comedy, & Poetry

9-10pm

“Keeping our Music Alive” Host: Dee Henry Williams - Music & Interviews

10-11pm

“AfroPolitan”     Host: Kenna-Camara Cottman - Discussion

11pm-12am

“Soul Music History”   Host: Wesley Smith - Music

12-2am

“The Session Mix Show” Host: Jeremy Carpenter - Music

 

 

KFAI Black History Month Programming

Frequently Asked Questions

 

What other ways can I become involved in BHM and/or KFAI? 

There are a number of other ways you can support BHM specifically, or KFAI in general.  For example:

  • Volunteer to help with BHM, such as distributing flyers, or, consider volunteering at KFAI on a periodic or regular basis.  We have a variety of opportunities to fit a wide array of interests and schedules.  For more information on volunteering at KFAI, contact Pam Hill-Kroyer at phill@kfai.org or 612-341-3144, ext. 22.
  • Consider promoting your business or organization by sponsoring BHM through Underwriting.  For more information, contact Sabrina Crews at sabrinacrews@kfai.org or 612-341-3144, ext. 24.
  • If you’re a current KFAI programmer, consider devoting one or more programs during February 2013 to African American programming (either your own or that of an BHM applicant not selected for BHM on February 19th), volunteering to mentor an BHM programmer, or assisting an BHM programmer with recording and editing a pre-recorded show.
  • KFAI is non-profit, listener-supported community radio.  You can support KFAI and become a listener-member by going to www.kfai.org or by calling during one of our pledge drives.