Old-School Gospels on The Greenwood Beat – WFPG with Francetta L. Mays

Yes, Lord! The Old-School Gospels on the The Greenwood Beat – WFPG with Francetta L. Mays are sounding really good. Reaching back to the roots of the elders and hearing the songs that brought about a soul cleansing are back on the airways EVERY Sunday on WFPG. Host Francetta stated at the launch of the station that one of her goals was to bring back the gospels on Sunday morning. She has done just that! Those old-school songs sound really good on The Greenwood Beat – WFPG.

Songs like “My Soul has been Anchored” sang by many of the greats in the gospel industry made the playlist for this Sunday. Another old favorite “Cooling Water” was played in the elven o’clock hour and just like that everything was sounding real good.

If you miss some of those old-school gospels, tune in EVERY Sunday starting at 5:00 AM CST. Hear songs from artist such as the Mighty Clouds of Joy,  Andre` Crouch,  Thomas A. Dorsey, Dottie Peoples and Rev. James Cleveland just to name a few. Tune in from your favorite device. Find us on Apple Music, the Play Store, TuneIn Radio or visit our website and press the green play button. (www.thegreenwoodbeat.com)

The Greenwood Beat – WFPG launched on June 8, 2023 in Tulsa, Oklahoma at its location on the Historic Greenwood Ave., also known as “The Original Black Wall Street.” WFPG is the first black, women-owned radio station in Oklahoma. The station is located in the buildings owned and operated by The Greenwood Chamber of Commerce (Greenwood Chamber). Established in 1926, the Greenwood Chamber is the oldest black economic chamber in the United States.

The Greenwood Chamber President, Dr. Freeman Culver, and Board have worked diligently to keep and maintain the area. Their work has come with great miles stones such as being listed on the National Register of Historic Places as well as creating more opportunities for commerce on Greenwood by collaborating with The Greenwood Beat – WFPG and TCLiving and Marketing to create The Original Black Wall Street Merchant Marketplace.

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Resilience is happening on Greenwood and its a beautiful thing! Tune in EVERY Sunday for a soul cleansing with “Old-School Gospels on The Greenwood Beat – WFPG” with Francetta L. Mays.

Also on Sundays @ 1:30 PM CST

Trumpet on Greenwood with host Minister Alvin Muhammad

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The Referea with host Heather Nicole Nash.

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Seeking Justice for Radiance Peoples

On Thursday, July 13, 2023, Lee Peoples, husband of Radiance Peoples was interviewed on the Refocused & Informed Radio Talk Show by show hosts Angela K. Chambers and Francetta L. Mays. Lee Peoples wanted to share his concern regarding the suspicious death of his wife, Radiance and plea with everyone to call and remind the Department of Justice (D.O.J.) of her case.

Peoples described the contact that was made with him by law enforcement. He described the information and updates were very vague and missing of pertinent information. Yet, some of the regular tasks and processes, which should have taken longer appeared to have been rushed. Peoples stated that he was contacted to pick up his wife clothes with no positive confirmation of the case status.

Radiance’s body was discovered in July of 2022 in Garfield County in Oklahoma.

Check out the replay on the replay below:

If you have any information regarding the death of Radiance Peoples, you are urged to contact the local authorities or the D.O.J.   A Google search for information resulted in one story was found regarding her death.

https://www.enidnews.com/news/sheriff-tulsa-womans-body-found-in-rural-garfield-county/article_3b48e08e-078f-11ed-af1e-9febedda7920.html

Flippin’ the Script Debut
Flippin’ the Script with host Francetta L. Mays on The Greenwood Beat – WFP

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Flippin’ the Script with Host Francetta L. Mays

On Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 3:00 PM CST the new show, “Flippin’ the Script” will broadcast for the first time on The Greenwood Beat – WFPG.  The show creates a platform for those caught up or convicted by the justice system to tell their stories.

For decades now, Francetta L. Mays, has worked diligently to help those who have been fighting for justice and for the same rights to be afford to everyone. Not only faced with the alarming statistical data but seeing and being hands-on with individuals, Francetta sees the breakdown and has been working to bridge the gaps and right the wrongs.

Prior to her current role as the President of the NAACP Tulsa Branch #6143B, Francetta was instrumental in working with incarcerated individuals to establish programs and services to educate and assist with reentry back into communities.

TUNE IN TODAY, July 11, 2023 at 3:00 PM CST  for the debut of Flippin’ the Script on TheGreenwoodBeat – WFPG www.thegreenwoodbeat.com or Facebook LIVE.

For more information or to be a guest on the show, email: mystory@thegreenwoodbeat.com

The Greenwood Beat – WFPG Crowdfunding Equipment Fundraiser

The crowdfunding Equipment Fundraiser is off to a slow start but Angela K. Chambers and Francetta L. Mays are hopeful to meet their goal. Angela says, “I believe that as people hear of our story and When they realize that in 2023 we made history by creating the first black, female-owned radio station they will support us. In general, women have a more challenging fete to obtain and even having access to capital. But also when we are in 2023 and ‘blacks’ are still making history by being the first of anything tells me to remain hopefully.”

Echoing and adding to Angela’s sentiment, Francetta says, “As people hear our passion and understand what we are striving for I believe the support will come. The more people even just sharing the story helps to reach the people who are passionate about changing the world we live in today for the better.”

The Greenwood Beat – WFPG is “A Voice for Greenwood.”  Angela says, “And WFPG gives all of us the opportunity to discover the story and build on the resilience of Greenwood while recreating Black Wall Street and a better mankind. It’s not necessary to continue to pour gasoline on the fire of 1921 as Francetta always says.”

Consider making a donation to The Greenwood Beat – WFPG GoFundMe crowdfunding Equipment Fundraiser.  Any size donation is welcome. According to Franetta L. Mays, also an Associate Pastor at the Historic Vernon AME Church (Vernon), “In the Book of Redemption located in Vernon, the people were able to rebuild in one year’s time with donations as small as $0.10.” Share the link with your family, friends and networks.

Every Friday, WFPG promotes its $5 CashApp SHOUT OUTS! Listeners CashApp $5 to $TheGreenwoodBeat and on Fridays,  they are given a SHOUT OUT on Facebook. Beginning Friday, July 14, 2023, the SHOUT OUTS will also be listed on the website. 

Have you Thought About Hosting Your Own Radio Show?

If you have thought about hosting your own radio show, now is the time! The Greenwood Beat – WFPG is accepting submissions for weekly shows, which are either 30 minutes or one hour in length, for Tulsa’s newest radio station located in the heart of the Historic Greenwood District.

The Greenwood Beat – WFPG launched on Thursday, June 8, 2023, in the Historic Greenwood District in Tulsa, Oklahoma, also known as “The Original Black Wall Street.”  Making history on that day, WFPG became the FIRST BLACK, FEMALE-OWNED radio station in Oklahoma! Started by Angela K. Chambers as Chief Executive Officer and Francetta L. Mays as Chief Operations Officer, the station just celebrate one month on air.

New shows are in the works behind the scene to make their way to the weekly broadcast rotation.  However, the platform has room for a few more shows.  The syndicated “Refocused & Informed Radio Talk Show” currently broadcasts every Thursday, 2-3 PM CST on WFPG. “Saturday Clean Up Jams” with Angela K. Chambers airs at 8:00 AM CST and “The Quiet Storm…Magic After Dark The “Maestro” with Carle L. King II for Caliedascope Radio Network airs at 7:00 PM on Saturdays. On Sundays, Old-school gospel airs from 5:00 AM CST – 11:00 AM CST  and then “Trumpet on Greenwood” hosted by Minister Alvin Muhammad airs at 1:30 PM.

Upcoming show launching this week, “Flippin’ the Script” hosted by Francetta L. Mays will kick of Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at 7:00 PM CST.

Submissions can be submitted via email to programming@thegreenwoodbeat.com.

Refocused & Informed Radio Talk Show with Special Guest: MarshLynne T. Bolden

MarshLynne T. Bolden

Tune in this Thursday, 2-3 pm cst for the Refocused & Informed Radio Talk Show with Angela K. Chambers and Francetta L. Mays. Special Guest, MarshLynne T. Bolden will talk about JUSTICE. She’s a new voice for Tulsa. We’re talking about politics, systems, and our community. LISTEN from your favorite device or just press play on our website.

Watch live on the Refocused & Informed Radio Talk Show on Facebook.

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