On Monday, June 3,2002, the program director at WBAI, expressed to a member of C.O.R.N. that \"Circle of Red Nations\" was in jeopardy of being canceled. The C.O.R.N. member was told that June 3rd\'s show may be the very last \"Circle of Red Nations\" to air on WBAI. NO REASON WAS GIVEN. Prior to this, Lucia Henriquez, the Executive Producer of the show, Vanessa Pastrana and George Stonefish, Co-Producers and Co-Hosts, were never informed about WBAI\'s plan to cancel the original Native American Radio Broadcast in the Metropolitan Area.
Circle of Red Nations has been on the air for more than 16 years and has represented all Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island! Furthermore, we\'ve recently included Indigenous speakers from other continents in our programming.
Pacifica\'s Mission Statement is to \"contribute to a lasting understanding between individuals of all nations, races, creeds, and colors.....\" However , we, the Members of C.O.R.N., do not feel that Pacifica is assisting in the promotion of the understanding Native Americans by canceling one of our only media outlets.
We are asking for 1 hour a week and as First People of this Nation, we do not feel as if we are asking for too much!
We need to put international pressure on this institute in order for them to do what is right.
The power is in your hands! For the Spirits of our ancestors --- PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION AND SPREAD THE WORD!
Call and notify the following individuals about this biased decision:
Bernard White, Program Director 212-209-2835
Valerie Van Isler, General Manager 212-209-2900
Seeing this groundswell of interest reminds me that the history of Circle of Red Nations belongs to a community far larger than our small production team. It is heartening to realize that so many people value the presence of Indigenous voices on the airwaves as much as we do.
Reached 100 supporters
June 27, 2002
6 Comments
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Arnettie Thompson
11 years ago
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I grew up with this program and the school program when I was a child living in the Bronx. It gave me comfort to know that I was accepted by my grandmother's people. Don't end the program, it's needed. Thank You.
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Robert Becker
24 years ago
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This is messed up. WBAI needs to respect the indigenous community and stop silencing these voices.
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Elena Gomez
24 years ago
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I really love George and Vanessa. Their show is part of my sunday routine. Please bring it back.
S
Sarah Reeves
24 years ago
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My family listens every week. We need this program for our community. DONT CANCEL IT.
D
David Wells
24 years ago
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16 years and they just cut it off like that? Total disgrace. Fix this.
M
Maria Roberts
24 years ago
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WBAI has no right to just kill this show. It is the only place we get to hear our voices on the radio in NYC. Keep it on the air.
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On Monday, June 3,2002, the program director at WBAI, expressed to a member of C.O.R.N. that \"Circle of Red Nations\" was in jeopardy of being canceled. The C.O.R.N. member was told that June 3rd\'s show may be the very last \"Circle of Red Nations\" to air on WBAI. NO REASON WAS GIVEN. Prior to this, Lucia Henriquez, the Executive Producer of the show, Vanessa Pastrana and George Stonefish, Co-Producers and Co-Hosts, were never informed about WBAI\'s plan to cancel the original Native American Radio Broadcast in the Metropolitan Area.
Circle of Red Nations has been on the air for more than 16 years and has represented all Indigenous Peoples of Turtle Island! Furthermore, we\'ve recently included Indigenous speakers from other continents in our programming.
Pacifica\'s Mission Statement is to \"contribute to a lasting understanding between individuals of all nations, races, creeds, and colors.....\" However , we, the Members of C.O.R.N., do not feel that Pacifica is assisting in the promotion of the understanding Native Americans by canceling one of our only media outlets.
We are asking for 1 hour a week and as First People of this Nation, we do not feel as if we are asking for too much!
We need to put international pressure on this institute in order for them to do what is right.
The power is in your hands! For the Spirits of our ancestors --- PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION AND SPREAD THE WORD!
Call and notify the following individuals about this biased decision:
Bernard White, Program Director 212-209-2835
Valerie Van Isler, General Manager 212-209-2900
Seeing this groundswell of interest reminds me that the history of Circle of Red Nations belongs to a community far larger than our small production team. It is heartening to realize that so many people value the presence of Indigenous voices on the airwaves as much as we do.
Reached 100 supporters
June 27, 2002
6 Comments
A
Arnettie Thompson
11 years ago
Featured
I grew up with this program and the school program when I was a child living in the Bronx. It gave me comfort to know that I was accepted by my grandmother's people. Don't end the program, it's needed. Thank You.
R
Robert Becker
24 years ago
Featured
This is messed up. WBAI needs to respect the indigenous community and stop silencing these voices.
E
Elena Gomez
24 years ago
Featured
I really love George and Vanessa. Their show is part of my sunday routine. Please bring it back.
S
Sarah Reeves
24 years ago
Featured
My family listens every week. We need this program for our community. DONT CANCEL IT.
D
David Wells
24 years ago
Featured
16 years and they just cut it off like that? Total disgrace. Fix this.
M
Maria Roberts
24 years ago
Featured
WBAI has no right to just kill this show. It is the only place we get to hear our voices on the radio in NYC. Keep it on the air.
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I grew up with this program and the school program when I was a child living in the Bronx. It gave me comfort to know that I was accepted by my grandmother's people. Don't end the program, it's needed. Thank You.