By Marcella Gadson Broadband & Social Justice “In an emergency, every person living within our nation’s boundaries, regardless of his or her primary language, deserves to have information available on how to increase the chances of survival and safety.” – Trial Plan for Universal Emergency Broadcasting In September 2005, one month after Hurricane Katrina devastated [...]
Honolulu’s Sabor Tropical Salsa radio show ends after a 22-year run
By José Villa Hawaii Hispanic News HONOLULU, Hawaii — For 22 years – and in a variety of roles — Ray Cruz has been at the forefront of the Latin music scene in Hawaii. He: was a percussionist with various local bands; operated a business selling Latin cassettes, CDs, videos, t-shirts, flags and other Latin-themed [...]
Women Wield Community Radio in Argentina to Promote Gender Equality
By Vanessa Rivera de la Fuente Global Press Institute In the suburbs surrounding the city of Buenos Aires, three women use community radio to broadcast a weekly segment that gives voice to stories concerning women. They aim to increase the public’s consciousness about topics that receive little coverage in mainstream media as well as to [...]