Overview

As the only independently Black-owned radio station in South Central Los Angeles, KJLH-FM was thrust into the media spotlight in the aftermath of the Rodney King trial. During the ensuing riots, KJLH introduced the world to South Central Los Angeles as only those who lived and worked there could. Owned by musician Stevie Wonder since 1979, the station upheld his legacy of community commitment, earning a Peabody Award along the way. This book explores the social, political, and economic impact of KJLH, drawing heavily upon more than 200 pages of interviews and program transcripts from the 1992 radio coverage.

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Author:   Phylis Johnson
Publisher:   McFarland & Co Inc
Imprint:   McFarland & Co Inc
Dimensions:   Width: 15.20cm , Height: 1.10cm , Length: 22.90cm
Weight:   0.299kg
ISBN:  

9780786443864

ISBN 10:   0786443863
Pages:   222
Publication Date:   30 September 2009
Recommended Age:   From 18 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Available To Order  
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Table of Contents

Table of Contents Acknowledgments      Introduction      1: KJLH on Location Soundscapes from South Crenshaw      2: KJLH’s Sphere of Influence Assessing Black Radio’s Role in the Community      3: Lighting the Torch KJLH and Its Black Radio Roots      4: Fueling the Passion The Wonderful Black Community Mission      5: False Prophets of Corporate Radio The Business of Black Radio      6: On-Air Vigil KJLH’s Transformation to Talk      7: Tuned In and Out Front Communicating Social Responsibility on Black Radio      8: Change the System Politics of Empowerment      9: Owning a Legacy—And Hanging Onto It      10: Keeping the Peace Concluding Remarks      Epilogue E. Steven Collins on the Soul of Black Radio      Bibliography      Index     

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Phylis Johnson is Professor & Director of the School of Journalism & Mass Communication at San Jose State University.

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