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Here’s a compelling article for The Greenwood Beat – WFPG titled:

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Why Black Media Is More Important Now Than Ever

By Dr. Angela K. Chambers | The Greenwood Beat – WFPG

In a world dominated by mainstream narratives, the presence and power of Black media remain not only relevant—but vital. For generations, Black media has been the heartbeat of our communities, echoing our voices when no one else would, capturing our truth when others ignored it, and holding space for our stories, brilliance, and legacy.

At The Greenwood Beat – WFPG, located on historic Greenwood Avenue—also known as the original Black Wall Street—we don’t take that responsibility lightly. We carry the torch of those who came before us: publishers, broadcasters, journalists, and radio hosts who dared to challenge the silence with sound, the invisibility with visibility, and the exclusion with undeniable inclusion.

Representation Matters

Black media tells the stories that mainstream outlets often overlook—or intentionally suppress. Whether it’s celebrating our entrepreneurs, calling attention to social injustice, or uplifting cultural moments, we ensure that our people see themselves reflected with accuracy, dignity, and power.

Representation isn’t just about who’s on the screen or mic. It’s about shaping how we are perceived by the world—and how we perceive ourselves.

Preserving and Protecting Our Narrative

From the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre to modern-day movements, Black stories have often been distorted or erased. Black media is our safeguard. It’s how we document history in real-time, ensuring our legacy won’t be buried again.

We don’t wait for permission to speak. We speak. Loudly. Proudly. Authentically.

Empowering Our Communities

Black media serves as an economic engine, offering opportunities for ownership, employment, and entrepreneurship. It provides platforms for Black-owned businesses, authors, artists, and changemakers to be seen, heard, and supported.

At The Greenwood Beat – WFPG, we offer not only radio programming—but a space for syndication, advertising, digital storytelling, and cultural restoration.

Creating a Safe Space for Dialogue

Black media fosters spaces where we can talk about the real issues affecting us—mental health, justice reform, education, legacy-building, financial literacy, and more—without code-switching, without censorship, and without fear of being misunderstood.

We invite healing conversations, radical love, and bold ideas because we know that healing and growth begin in community.

A Legacy We’re Still Building

From Frederick Douglass’s The North Star to Ebony magazine, to local and digital platforms like The Greenwood Beat – WFPG, Black media has always been about freedom. Freedom to be seen. Freedom to speak. Freedom to imagine and reimagine our future.

As we amplify voices, protect culture, and inspire the next generation, one truth remains clear:

Black media isn’t optional. It’s essential.

Contact us: info@thegreenwoodbeat.com

TULSA, OK — Meet the next generation of powerful storytellers. The Greenwood Beat – WFPG is proud to announce that 12-year-old author Jeremiah Felton will be featured in the upcoming Greenwood Literary Voices: Honoring Stories, Honoring History event, happening May 31 and June 1, 2025, on historic Greenwood Avenue, aka the original Black Wall Street in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Jeremiah, who published his first book at just 6 years old, will be signing copies and sharing the story behind his inspiring book, Life Without My Dad, a heartfelt and healing journey for children coping with the loss of a parent.

“I wrote this book to help other kids like me,” says Jeremiah. “Even though my dad is gone, I can still talk about my feelings and help others feel strong too.”

His book, available now on Amazon, invites readers into an interactive and empathetic experience. It’s more than just a story—it’s a tool for healing, emotional intelligence, and resilience. His words carry weight well beyond his years.

Join Us to Celebrate Jeremiah and Other Black Authors

Greenwood Literary Voices is a two-day celebration of Black excellence in literature, hosted by Oklahoma’s first woman-owned and first-ever Black radio station located on historic Black Wall Street. Attendees will enjoy:

• Live author interviews broadcast on The Greenwood Beat – WFPG

• Book signings on Greenwood Avenue

• Author meet-and-greets, merchandise, lunch, and more

📅 Date: May 31 & June 1, 2025
🕚 Time: 11 AM – 7 PM
📍 Location: The Greenwood Beat – WFPG, 104 N Greenwood Avenue, Tulsa, OK

Bring Your Family and Be Inspired

Come out and support this remarkable young author, hear Jeremiah share his story, and meet other inspiring voices from around the country. From legacy to healing—this is an event you don’t want to miss.

For more info and registration:
🌐 www.thegreenwoodbeat.com
📧 askangela@thegreenwoodbeat.com

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New Show Alert

Premieres Sunday, June 1st at 1 PM CST on The Greenwood Beat – WFPG

There’s a place in Tulsa where the ground holds secrets. The bricks still stand, but they’ve seen it all—rising dreams, raging flames, and a resilient rebuilding. If those bricks could talk, they’d tell stories the textbooks skim past, edit and the history books often bury or omit.

Before 1921, Greenwood was a thriving Black economic powerhouse. A bustling community with its own hospitals, schools, banks, hotels, newspapers, and more. It was dubbed “The Black Wall Street of America”, not because it aspired to greatness—but because it was great.

Then came a single night in 1921—one of the darkest acts of domestic terrorism in U.S. history. In less than 24 hours, the district was reduced to ash. Hundreds of lives were lost. Thousands were left homeless. But even fire couldn’t silence the spirit of Greenwood.

This summer, a new voice will echo through the airwaves to unearth those stories. A new weekly show on The Greenwood Beat – WFPG will explore the resilience of a people and the power of place.

Each week, listeners will step back in time and walk forward with truth. Through first-hand accounts, historical deep dives, and hidden narratives, you’ll discover how the bricks of Greenwood carry more than history—they carry legacy.

Don’t miss the premiere of the show that dares to listen to the past.
If These Bricks Could Talk
Sunday, June 1st at 1:00 PM CST
Exclusively on www.thegreenwoodbeat.com

Because Greenwood was never just a place. It was a blueprint. A heartbeat.
And the beat goes on.

Tulsa’s Black Wall Streets radio station, The Greenwood Beat – WFPG is launching not one, but two dynamic talk show series to spotlight real conversations that move the community forward. The station is officially casting for 4 men and 5 women, ages 18 to 100, of all races and backgrounds, who are willing to sit at the mic and speak from the heart.

These new series—airing exclusively on The Greenwood Beat – WFPG and streaming online—will feature bold, open dialogue about issues that impact us all: from manhood and womanhood to politics, faith, race, love, identity, generational shifts, and community healing.

“This is about breaking barriers and building bridges,” says Dr. Angela K. Chambers, Founder and CEO of The Greenwood Beat – WFPG. “We’re creating a space for the real, raw conversations we don’t always get to hear—but need to.”

Are you ready to be heard?

Apply today to be a panelist and help shape the conversation that will change lives and communities.

Apply online at bit.ly/TGBTALK2025 or email: info@thegreenwoodbeat.com with questions.

Deadline to apply: May 15, 2025

The Greenwood Beat – WFPG is Oklahoma’s first woman-owned radio station on historic Greenwood Avenue, the original Black Wall Street.

The Greenwood Beat – WFPG is launching TWO bold, new talk shows! We’re looking for:

4 men and 5 women

Ages 18 to 100

All backgrounds, and perspectives welcome

Do you have a story to tell, a truth to share, or a perspective that can help build a better, more united community?

Are you ready for REAL TALK?

This is your chance to be part of a powerful, on-air conversation tackling life, identity, faith, politics, manhood, womanhood, community, race, and more. No fluff. Just the truth.

Apply by May 15, 2025

Apply online: bit.ly/TGBTALK2025

The Greenwood  Beat – WFPG

Rebuilding community, one conversation at a time.

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Tulsa, OK – April 19, 2025 — The Meet the Press Day Workshop held at OSU-Tulsa was a powerful and engaging event that brought together D9 Leadership for dynamic conversations around media, messaging, and mission. One of the highlights of the event was the impactful presence of Dr. Angela K. Chambers, Founder and CEO of The Greenwood Beat – WFPG, who served as a featured panelist.

During the workshop, Dr. Chambers delivered key insights on contacting and reaching the media, sharing from her wealth of experience in media and community storytelling. She passionately emphasized the importance of creating platforms within our own communities to tell our stories—encouraging attendees to position their organizations as media outlets in their own right.

“Even if mainstream media doesn’t pick up your story, you must still tell it,” Dr. Chambers stated, urging organizations to document their impact, craft their narrative, and become consistent content creators.

The session took an inspiring turn when an attendee asked Dr. Chambers about her journey as an author. She opened up about her family’s rich legacy—beginning with her great-grandfather, Neely Factory, one of Oklahoma’s first Black U.S. Deputy Marshals. She spoke proudly of her lineage of entrepreneurship, highlighting her late great uncle, Joe Phifer, who boldly opened a filling station in Oklahoma in the 1970s after returning from military service.

Dr. Chambers also shared the inspiration behind her latest release, Change Your Life in 21 Days of Good Habits—a self-guided resource and motivational tool for individuals seeking to realign and reset their lives with intention. “It’s more than a book,” she explained. “It’s a tool to help people reset—spiritually, emotionally, and physically.”

Order your copy today: https://payhip.com/b/IO3FQ

Dr. Chambers continues to be a driving force in amplifying voices and rebuilding Black Wall Street through her platform, The Greenwood Beat – WFPG. Learn more at www.thegreenwoodbeat.com.

ANNOUNCEMENT: Calling All Authors Nationwide!

Greenwood Literary Voices: Honoring Stories, Honoring History

May 31 & June 1, 2025 | 11 AM – 7 PM

Live from The Greenwood Beat – WFPG | Tulsa, OK

We’re making history—on historic Greenwood Avenue.

Join us for Greenwood Literary Voices, a powerful two-day national book event where authors from across the country will unite on Black Wall Street to speak, sign, and shine. Hosted by The Greenwood Beat – WFPG, Oklahoma’s first Black woman-owned radio station, this event uplifts stories, legacy, and the power of the written word.

What Authors Receive:

• 30-minute spotlight segment to share your book
• Live radio + social media interview with Dr. Angela K. Chambers
• Book signing on Greenwood Avenue
• National media promotion & social exposure
• Lunch provided each day
• Networking with fellow authors, creatives, and readers
• Inclusion in our exclusive Author Guide & press materials

Author Registration: $275

(Limited spaces available)

This event commemorates a time when Black voices were silenced—and reclaims the right to speak, write, and be heard.

Register now to be a part of this historic moment.

REGISTER HERE

Contact: askangela@thegreenwoodbeat.com

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