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Tulsa Branch NAACP #6143B to Host a Resource Fair and Members Meeting

Tulsa, Oklahoma – July 8, 2023 – The President of the Tulsa Branch NAACP #6143B has scheduled the Resource Fair and Members Meeting meeting for Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at the Historic Vernon AME Church (Vernon). Vernon is located at 311 N Greenwood Ave., Tulsa, Oklahoma. Doors open at 5:00 PM CST and the meeting will begin at 6:00 PM.

Vendors have been invited to this meeting. A representative from the Oklahoma US Department of Veteran Affairs will be one of the community resource vendors! The community is invited to come out and be apart of the new experience of the NAACP for Tulsa.

Francetta L. Mays was voted in as President in the November 2023 elections and has been confirmed as such by the National NAACP office. Mays strongly encourages the community to come out and get involved as the organization works to create change and bridge the various gaps facing the community.

President Mays will share the goals, vision and the mission of the Tulsa branch while under her leadership. She wants, needs and requests the input of the community and has structed the meetings to allow for public comment from members and the community at each meeting. Mays stated, “It’s unfair to expect people to show up and get involved when we do not allow them opportunity to express their concerns.”

Consider becoming a member of the Tulsa Branch NAACP #6143B. Annual and Lifetime memberships are available online www.naacp.org. Complete the short information in the “Become a Member” tab and then select Tulsa Branch #6143B for membership options.

Questions or concerns regarding this meeting can be submitted to Secretary Shaquia Verner at 918-280-8128. Or for more information email: naacptulsa@gmail.com

Tulsa Branch NAACP #6143 Scheduled to Meet

The Tulsa Branch NAACP #6143 President, Francetta L. Mays has scheduled General Membership Meeting for Tuesday, July 11, 2023. The meeting will be held at the Historic Vernon AME Church, 311 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa, Oklahoma.

The doors open at 5:00 PM CST and the meeting begins at 6:00 PM CST.

Are you interested in joining the local branch? Visit www.naacp.org. After completing the short form under the “Become a Member” tab select Tulsa Branch #6143B.

One at a Time Cleaning Service Sponsor of Saturday Morning Clean Up Jams

The “Saturday Morning Clean Up Jams” with host Angela K. Chambers is sponsored in part by “One at a Time Cleaning Service.” Owner, Mahogany, of One at a Time Cleaning Service joins the show on Saturday mornings giving out FREE tips to the listeners of the show!

TUNE in EVERY Saturday, 8:00 AM CST for the “Saturday Morning Clean Up Jams” and learn some free and maybe new cleaning tips to make your cleaning tasks easier.

The “Saturday Clean Up Jams” with Angela K. Chambers is back for its second week. She made it through week one and the station was still standing! So, she’s back. This show is dedicated to her cousin Rosalyn Rene’ James affectionately known to family as “Sally.”

Rosalyn gained her wings on Friday and was no stranger to the clean up Saturdays. Angela shared many fond memories of growing up with her cousin. Please keep Angela and her entire family in your prayers.

Mahogany will be checking in with some great cleaning tips!

TUNE in 8:00 AM CST on The Greenwood Beat – WFPG.

The Greenwood Beat – WFPG Reaches 1000 Facebook Followers

The Greenwood Beat – WFPG reached 1000 Facebook followers within the first 30 days of its launch on June 8, 2023. Tulsa’s first ever, black female-owned radio station located on the Historic Greenwood Avenue in Tulsa, also known as “The Original Black Wall Street,” is making waves! WFPG or as some have dubbed “The Beat” has been networking, engaging and partnering with others to create more affordable opportunities for small business owners to promote their businesses and network with others to gain more customers. Thus, gaining them more followers and creating a larger networking platform.

Owners and founders, Angela K. Chambers and Francetta L. Mays are no strangers to business and understand how important it is to promote and market your business. The times are changing and the rules change quickly but promoting the business should always remain a priority for business owners, especially small businesses.

WFPG has partnered with Mom Owned Businesses (MOB), which in one network alone has over 56K followers to date. WFPG and MOB are working to collaborate on an event set for this fall. Additionally, WFPG and Tulsa Black on Business Network (TBOBN) have launched a marketing package to offer small business owners an opportunity for more exposure with an on air interview and Press Release for only $75.  Advertising packages are also available with The Greenwood Beat – WFPG, with options for small to large-size businesses to promote and grow.

24/7, 365 days of programming on The Greenwood Beat – WFPG is a great connection for small businesses to promote.

For more information on advertising email: info@thegreenwoodbeat.com

Are you ready to host a radio talk show on The Greenwood Beat – WFPG?

Contact our Programming Department: programming@thegreenwoodbeat.com

The Greenwood Beat – WFPG

“The Voice of Greenwood”

The Historic Greenwood District

Tulsa, Oklahoma 74120

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The Greenwood Beat – WFPG Forms Partnership to Promote Tulsa-Based Black-Owned Businesses

Tulsa, Oklahoma – July 7, 2023 – The Greenwood Beat – WFPG and Tulsa Black Owned Business Network created a partnership to promote Tulsa-based black-owned businesses.

The Greenwood Beat WFPG is Tulsa’s latest urban radio station broadcasting 24/7. The station broadcasts old-school R&B, soul, funk, blues, jazz, and gospel music. Station also has a few radio talk shows such as the anchor syndicated “Refocused and Informed Radio Talk Show” hosted by the station owners, Angela K. Chambers, and Francetta L. Mays. “Trumpet on Greenwood” is hosted by Minister Alvin Muhammad. Also “The Quiet Storm…Magic After Dark The

“Maestro” is also a popular show on the station.

New shows such as “Saturday Clean Up Jams” and “Flippin’ the Script” are sure to be a success and more avenues for businesses to promote their businesses. The Greenwood Beat – WFPG made history on the launch day of June 8, 2023, being the first black, female-owned radio station in Oklahoma. The Greenwood Beat – WFPG is located in the Historic Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Greenwood District is also known as The Original Black Wall Street.

In 2016, Ojo Bailey and Angela K Chambers began compiling a database of black-owned businesses in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Angela then created Tulsa Black Owned Business Network (TBOBN) to highlight and promote those businesses on Facebook.

The partnership of WFPG & TBOBN was created to offer more exposure for black-owned businesses in Tulsa. For a limited time, businesses can purchase a promotional package of $75 to promote their business. The package includes a 30-minute video to broadcast on The Greenwood Beat – WFPG and a Press Release.

To Sign Up businesses can CashApp $75 to $TheGreenwoodBeat or use the following link:

https://checkout.square.site/buy/RTAVBNFOVOKK23GU36JYPNUB

For more information email: info@thegreenwoodbeat.com

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 Refocused & Informed Radio Talk Show with hosts Angela K. Chambers & Francetta L. Mays. Special Guest: Terry Baccus, Tour of Black Wall Street (www.tourofblackwallstreet.com)

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Clean Up Jam Session with Angela K. Chambers

The Saturday Morning Clean Up Jam Session with Angela K. Chambers KICKED OFF today at 8:00 AM CST on The Greenwood Beat – WFPG. Motivated by childhood memories of Saturday cleaning days, Angela created the show. The first show was dedicated to some of her MacTown (McAlester, Oklahoma) friends including one of her big sisters, Wilma Phifer Bennett. Angela shared how she used to “Be a thorn in my sister’s side and would be hanging out with her sister’s friends. Now it’s ‘cool’ to have them as friends.” SHOUT OUT to Phil Bryson, Wilma Phifer Bennett, Kevin Rushing, LaTrese Colbert, Angie Kirk, Bill Patterson, Ervan Rushing, Terri Watkins, Eric Clayton, Kim Boxley Austin, Angela Curtis Prince, Kerry Smith, and Eric Black.

Angela shared off air, “They are like family for me; big brothers and sisters! Together, we collectively do a lot of good deeds for hometown people, encourage and uplift one another and of course we have fun. Some one is always cracking a joke or to see the camaraderie in the texts back and forth, they are amazing! I love them all! I know they love me too. It felt good to dedicate my first session to them!”

TUNE in EVERY Saturday, 8:00 am cst for “Saturday Morning Clean Up Jam Session” with host Angela K. Chambers on The Greenwood Beat – WFPG!

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Let’s support the first black female-owned radio station in Oklahoma! The Greenwood Beat – WFPG

WFPG launched June 8, 2023 in the Historic Greenwood District AKA The Original Black Wall Street located in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

All eyes are on Greenwood after Americans are learning and sharing the story of the 1921 Race Massacre that happened in Tulsa on Greenwood, which destroyed 35 square miles of black owned businesses and homes.

Dr. Angela K. Chambers started The Greenwood Beat – WFPG with friend, business partner and prayer warrior partner Dr. Francetta L. Mays. Together they have created an amazing platform to aid in bridging the community, families, organizations and agencies for a better Tulsa for all.

The station has programming for 24/7, 365 days per year consisting of music, radio shows, inspiration, education, history and sports.

Both ladies host the Refocused and Informed Radio Talk Show, which is the anchor show. Angela serves as the Chief Executive Officer and recently surprised Francetta, Chief Operations Officer and listeners with the news of the show’s syndication.

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