WRFG Ebon Dooley Literary Café

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WRFG EBON DOOLEY LITERARY CAFÉ


In celebration of 35 years of continuous broadcasting, WRFG 89.3 FM is presenting The Ebon Dooley Literary Café MEDIA JUSTICE PANEL at the Atlanta University Center Woodruff Library from 10am – 12pm featuring special guest Davey D. Davey D is a journalist, activist, Hip Hop historian and host of Pacifica’s “Hard Knock Radio.” The Media Justice panel will discuss current FCC and congressional challenges to internet radio, the fight to increase diversity in mainstream media, and Hip Hop’s ultimate battle – race and the politics of divide and conquer.

The Ebon Dooley Literary Café will culminate with “Slamming with a Mission,” 5:30pm – 7:30pm, at the Cosby Auditorium on the campus of Spelman College. This POETRY SLAM will feature Atlanta’s finest poets. The works performed will be based on social justice themes that align with WRFG’s opposition to forces that dehumanize and oppress. Six finalists from previous slams held throughout the summer will compete for a $500 prize.

Tying the MEDIA JUSTICE PANEL and POETRY SLAM together is the EBON DOOLEY BOOK FAIR. Ebon had an extensive collection of books related to the history, politics and culture of peoples of the African diaspora. Books from his library along with books from other book vendors will be sold throughout the day. Ebon was one of the early pioneers of WRFG Radio and the driving force behind Timbuktu Book Store, an Atlanta landmark in the 1960s and 70s. Known for his poetry, Dooley helped to develop the Arts Exchange and Little Five Points Community Center.

The suggested donation for the day is $10, $7 for students.

WRFG 89.3 FM, Atlanta’s oldest community radio station, is a trusted, progressive, non-commercial media outlet for the diversity of people, ideas and cultural expressions that exist throughout metropolitan Atlanta. During this anniversary year, WRFG is offering special opportunities for sponsors. For more information and registration information please contact Sobukwe Shakura at 404-523-3471 or 404-456-7962.




For Immediate Release
Contact: Sobukwe Shukura, WRFG 404-523-3471 or 404-456-7962
sobukwekuumba@yahoo.com


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