Miguel Vargas, Author at KFAI - Minneapolis + St. Paul

Turtle Island – Voices Rising: Call For Proposals!

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Turtle Island – Voices Rising is coming back to KFAI – Fresh Air Community Radio!

KFAI is celebrating Indigenous Peoples Month with 24 hours of special programming by KFAI hosts and those who identify as members of the Twin Cities Indigenous diaspora on Friday, May 12th.

Interested parties can apply by completing this Google form. Please note that on-air shows are specifically reserved for Indigenous voices.

Shows can be presented live or recorded in advance. Let us know what assistance you need to bring your idea to fruition. No previous radio experience is necessary – equipment, training, and mentorship will be provided as needed. All languages are welcome.

Celebrating Latine Culture with 24-Hours of Special Programming on KFAI: Thursday, September 15, 2022

Call for Proposals!

This is the first year KFAI is celebrating Latine culture with 24-hours of special programming by KFAI hosts, and community who identify as members of the Twin Cities Latina/e/o/x diaspora.
Interested parties can apply by completing this form. Please note that on-air shows are specifically reserved for Latine voices. Shows can be presented live or recorded in advance. Let us know what assistance you need to bring your idea to fruition. No previous radio experience is necessary – equipment, training, and mentorship will be provided as needed.Here is a link to submit a proposal: https://forms.gle/9jgz3p1YLG7TF3vPA

90.3 FM signal off the air at the moment – but our internet stream and mobile app works!

KFAI is having technical difficulties with our 90.3 FM signal, but our programming continues online right here at kfai.org, and on our KFAI Mobile App.

Thank you for your patience, and to all of those who have called to check in. We are working diligently to get our signal back.

The Blacktivation! – 25 Hours of Blackness

Beginning at midnight on Saturday, February 26th, KFAI presents The Blacktivation – 25 Hours of Blackness to celebrate Black History Month. Enjoy a mixture of your favorite programs with familiar voices, along with additional special contributed programming from the local Twin Cities Black community.

After Feb. 26, a recorded archive of The Blacktivation 2022 can be found at kfai.org/bhm22

Remembering Civil Rights Icon Matthew Little on Health Notes

William Matthew Little was active in civil right efforts for over sixty years. As president of the Minnesota chapter of the NAACP, He organized busloads of Minnesota activist for the historic 1963 March On Washington.

Matthew Little has rallied for continued support of affirmative action and desegregation of the Minnesota Public Schools. He supported the NAACP lawsuit against the government of Minnesota, which charged the public school system with failing to provide an equal education to all children.

Mr. Little cultivated a strong relationship and influence with the African American community and the business community and was instrumental in persuading the Minnesota Vikings management to hire Dennis Green as their first black head coach. In recognition of his accomplishments and contributions to his community, he received numerous awards. He was awarded an honorary doctor of laws degree from the University of Minnesota Law School

Health Notes Airs Mondays 7:00-8:00pm

CAC Meeting Agenda – Tuesday, February 22, 2022; 6:30pm

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZwod-uqqTIqH9dlRm4h_NSjrApjc49lZ-wq

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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KFAI BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA FOR January 31, 2022

This month’s meeting of the Fresh Air, Inc. Board of Directors will be held on Monday, January 31, 2022 at 7:00 p.m.

Important note: This month’s meeting will be held virtually. Participants can take part online or by phone. Above and below the agenda is the registration link for Monday’s Zoom meeting. You must pre-register to attend the meeting–this is to protect our public meeting.

If you have questions about the meeting, or wish to add an agenda item, please email the Board at <board@kfai.org> prior to the meeting. The Board roster, contact information and prior meeting minutes and financials are available at kfai.org/board.

KFAI Board meetings are open to the public; all interested persons are welcome to attend. The meeting will begin promptly at 7:00 pm.

24 Hours of Blackness: KFAI’s Annual Black History Month Observance

KFAI has a tradition of celebrating Black History Month each February with a full 24-hour day of programming by KFAI hosts who identify as Black and members of the Twin Cities Black and African Diasporic community. With your help, we also hope to expand the event to include additional community programming scheduled throughout the entire month. This event is to provide a platform for displaying the multitudes of real Black experiences and histories.

Program proposals are reserved for Black people/members of the African Diaspora. If you encompass one of the identities listed and are interested in participating, you can choose to get involved in a number of ways.
Read More › “24 Hours of Blackness: KFAI’s Annual Black History Month Observance”

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