Subject:News & Notes September 2024 Reply-To: communications@wmnf.org
News and Notes
In this issue: (Scroll down) GM Message: WMNF's General Manager reflects on the radio's commitment to celebrate diversity Music: Song of the Day / Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with The Latin Block News and Public Affairs: WMNF's Meghan Bowman Wins National Murrow Award for Podcast Excellence Station updates: Fall Fund Drive / Security Enhancement Project Upcoming Events: WMNF's 45th Birthday Bash / Living Mirror Playback Theater/ Chipotle / 5th Annual Tom Petty Tribute / Halloween Ball / Talking Heads Tribute Circle of Friends: Bonus ticket giveaway
A Message from the GM
Randi Zimmerman reflects on the radio station's steadfast commitment to celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion, particularly during Latin Heritage Month.
Featuring new, local, and live music each weekday! There is no shortage of amazing music. On 88.5 FM and on our digital channels we have some of the best hand-picked music of every type imaginable. We'd like to draw attention to music that is new, local, recorded live, and old favorite, or is otherwise interesting by featuring a Song of the Day every weekday.
Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with The Latin Block
Every Wednesday from 6 PM to midnight, join hosts Speedy Gonzalez, Franco Silva, and Isha Valle for a musical journey across Latin America on The Latin Block. Throughout Hispanic Heritage Month, we're bringing you special shows that showcase the vibrant tapestry of Latin American music and culture.
News and Public Affairs
WMNF's Meghan Bowman Wins National Murrow Award for Podcast Excellence
WMNF 88.5 FM's Assistant News Director, Meghan Bowman, has won the 2024 National Edward R. Murrow Award for Excellence in Podcasts. Her winning entry, "One More Time - A Tribute Podcast to My Mom," showcases Bowman's exceptional storytelling skills. A recent University of South Florida graduate, Bowman has also received accolades from the Sunshine State Awards and is a finalist for the Society of Professional Journalists Mark of Excellence Award.
Power Up Democracy! WMNF's Fall Fund Drive Amplifies your Rights
Thank you to everyone who has generously supported WMNF 88.5 FM Community Radio during our Fall Fund Drive! Your contributions are vital to keeping independent community radio on the air.
We're making great progress, but we're still short of our goal.
There's still time to be part of this year's drive and help us continue our mission of empowering voices and championing community causes.
Security Enhancement Project: Gate Installation and Lighting Upgrade
We're excited to announce that our security enhancement project has received all necessary permits and is set to commence on September 16th. This upgrade will significantly improve our facility's safety and accessibility.
The upgrade will involve installing a security fence on the east side of the building, a new access gate, painting and new light fixtures.
We love to show our love for our WMNF Circle of Friends!
One of the benefits to being a Circle Member is the opportunity to win tickets each month. Email Sam Hval at sam@wmnf.org for a chance to grab one of these free pair of tickets:
One pair of General Admission tickets to WMNF's Birthday Bash, Saturday, September 14th at The Floridian Social in Saint Petersburg.
One winner per pair. Tickets will be emailed to you. Featuring The Dollyrots, Thursday Traffic Jam's Scott Elliott spinning music, cake, dancing, and more!
The WMNF Newsletter is sponsored by The Bank of Tampa.
To learn more about The Bank of Tampa, please contact Ashley Watters, Vice President, Commercial Relationship Manager at (813) 998-2716 or awatters@bankoftampa.com.
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We are witnessing a profound and alarming shift in global governance—a shift that threatens the very foundation of freedom and democracy. Today's authoritarianism knows no boundaries, and its reach is expanding at an unprecedented pace.
Recently, London's Metropolitan Police Chief declared an intention to pursue international extradition requests against anyone who violates British social media censorship rules—even targeting American citizens.
Such actions are not isolated incidents; they are part of a broader agenda by elites who seek to control what we can read, see, and hear.
They justify this censorship by labeling dissenting voices as "misinformation," "hate speech," "far-right," or "extremist." These labels are wielded as weapons to silence opposition and stifle free expression.
Throughout history, totalitarian regimes have begun their reigns of terror with censorship. The suppression of free speech has often been the precursor to greater atrocities. It starts with silencing dissent, manipulating information, and instilling fear in those who dared to speak the truth.
During the COVID-19 lockdowns, MI-6 labeled health freedom activists, including myself, as potential "terrorists." Yet, it is the authorities who employ fear as a tool of control, perpetuating narratives of pandemics, economic collapse, and endless wars to maintain their grip on power.
These tactics are designed to frighten us into compliance, but we must not yield.
This is a wake-up call for America and the world. We must reclaim our right to free speech and resist the creeping tide of authoritarianism. If not in America, the paragon of freedom, then where?
We owe it to ourselves, to future generations, and to the countless voices silenced by oppressive regimes throughout history. That's why we're asking for your urgent support right now.
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