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The promise we made: Black Power 96 and the February Fund Drive to protect the black voice

Before there was Black Power 96, before there were playlists, podcasts, livestreams, and voices traveling across the airwaves, there was a promise. A promise that...

The groove, grit, and glory of New Orleans at NOLA Funk Fest

The groove returned to the riverfront this October as NOLA Funk Fest 2025 brought the city’s funk, soul and musical royalty together for one...

Federal court hears Black Power Radio free speech argument against defunding

On November 6, 2025, attorneys for the African People’s Education and Defense Fund (APEDF) appeared in the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals in Jacksonville,...

Reclaiming the sound: New Orleans’ Black Americana Fest 2025 puts delta roots back in our hands

When you walk into a place where history hums in every note, you feel it before you hear it. That was certainly the atmosphere...

Black Power 96 Radio in federal court November 6: Fights for free speech and black community media

In St. Petersburg, Florida, a small black community radio station is carrying a fight that could set a precedent for the entire country. Black...

Essence Fest 2025 critics say “too African”? We need our our own African revolutionary cultural forums

New Orleans, LA – From July 4-6, 2025, the annual Essence Festival of Culture commenced, and Black Power 96 (BP96) Radio was onsite with...

Black Power 96.3 FM radio’s “Weather the Storms Together” webinar raises funds for emergency alert system

On February 5, Black Power 96.3 FM held a special online program to raise funds to upgrade its Emergency Alert System, ensuring the community...

Black Power 96 FM reflects on 2024; kicks off 2025 with a call for community support in February Fund Drive

As February begins, Black Power 96 FM remains committed to empowering the African community in the St. Petersburg/Tampa Bay area and beyond. This month...

The people love Johnny Hannah! Winner of Black Power 96’s Local Going Global Contest for four consecutive weeks

Black Power 96 FM celebrates the success of its Local Going Global contest, where listeners vote for what they like. This weekly event features...
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