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The film “WBCN and the American Revolution” is available for listeners to rent online, giving them a way to support local community radio stations while learning about their role in history.
Though no one knew exactly what a “block watch” was, “we knew it would be necessary.”
A group of bilingual radio stations founded in the late 1970s “helped distinguish Spanish-language and bilingual broadcasting as a form of advocacy.”
Backing from a special tax-supported fund has allowed volunteer-powered stations to enhance their local programming.
The organization will work with 10 stations to combat problems shared by broadcasters throughout community radio.
The weekly show airs on 40 stations.
As broadcasters, staff and volunteers have to be intentional about presenting diverse voices without creating discord that undermines civil discussion.
By persisting against the odds, community radio stations have defied media professionals’ predictions.
The National Federation of Community Broadcasters is looking for new ways to increase revenue for community stations.