As Black Power 96 Station Manager and "The World's Best Blind DJ" says, "GET OUT THAT BED!"
Join us for the 5K Walk for Black Power!
STEP 1: CAN YOU WALK WITH US?
If yes, register here:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/5k-walk-for-black-power-tickets-748246484377
If no, proceed to Step 2.
STEP 2: FUNDRAISE!
Instructions for setting up your fundraising page are here:
https://docs.google.com/document/d/1O7oPfQJv_txx-GtXoR4AdGyYmsNqgelYO7fn9Fubrj0/edit?usp=sharing
Whether you can fundraise or not, proceed to Step 3.
STEP 3: DONATE!
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ABOUT THE 5K WALK FOR BLACK POWER
Come together with fellow Black Power 96 Radio listeners, supports and community members for a powerful event dedicated to promoting black power and unity. Lace up your sneakers and get ready to walk for a cause that matters.
Date: Saturday, December 2, 2023
Time: 10:00am
Location: Uhuru House
Address: 1245 18th Ave S
Black Power 96.3 FM Radio is a beloved community radio station, uplifting and empowering St. Petersburg’s historically black south side community. This non-commercial station plays the very best in Gospel, R&B and Hip Hop classics, serves as a venue for new, independent up-and-coming artists, as well as a broadcast engineering training ground for our community. The station also provides a platform to small businesses through our underwriting support program, provides PSA services to community organizations, political education segments and so much more!
This station is a project of the African People’s Education and Defense Fund (APEDF), a non-profit organization created with a mission to address the grave disparities in education, health and economic development for the African community. It relies primarily on the donations of community supporters and listeners, including those who tune in through our mobile app.
This year, Black Power 96 Radio applied for and won federal grant funding to update equipment, including that which would be used for the station’s manager, Eddie Maultsby, who is 100 percent blind. The Pinellas County Commission, in a discriminatory act, pulled the funding, denying the black community access to these vital resources. In just a week, over 600 people signed a petition demanding the resources go back to Black Power 96. Others came out to publicly voice their support for the station and oppose the racist attacks by the commission.
APEDF has filed a lawsuit in defense of the black community’s right to freedom of speech and the station is raising funds to stay on the air!
This Walk-a-Thon is a community-building and bonding experience, calling on the people to, “Get out that bed” for some fresh air, exercise and to show support for Black Power 96.
Whether you're a seasoned walker or new to the game, this event is open to all. Walk at your own pace and show your support for black empowerment. This is a great opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals and make a positive impact in our community.
Spread the word and invite your friends and family to join us. Let's come together and make a difference!
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1st Lisa Watson $100 raised 1 donation
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2nd Kondji Mlimwengu $5 raised 1 donation
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