KJLH-FM and the Los Angeles Riots of 1992

Compton's Neighborhood Station in the Aftermath of the Rodney King Verdict

Häftad, Engelska, 2009

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Beskrivning

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.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2009-09-30
Mått:152 x 229 x 11 mm
Vikt:299 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Antal sidor:222
Förlag:McFarland & Co Inc
ISBN:9780786443864

Utforska kategorier

Medievetenskap inom Samhälle och politik
Radio / podcasts inom Kultur
Media och underhållning inom Ekonomi och Ledarskap

Mer om författaren

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

Innehållsförteckning

Table of ContentsAcknowledgments Introduction 1: KJLH on LocationSoundscapes from South Crenshaw 2: KJLH’s Sphere of InfluenceAssessing Black Radio’s Role in the Community 3: Lighting the TorchKJLH and Its Black Radio Roots 4: Fueling the PassionThe Wonderful Black Community Mission 5: False Prophets of Corporate RadioThe Business of Black Radio 6: On-Air VigilKJLH’s Transformation to Talk 7: Tuned In and Out FrontCommunicating Social Responsibility on Black Radio 8: Change the SystemPolitics of Empowerment 9: Owning a Legacy—And Hanging Onto It 10: Keeping the PeaceConcluding Remarks EpilogueE. Steven Collins on the Soul of Black Radio Bibliography Index