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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.

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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.

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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The Quiet Storm…Magic After Dark The “Maestro” on The Greenwood Beat -WFPG

Have you checked out The Quiet Storm…Magic After Dark The “Maestro” on The Greenwood Beat -WFPG? What are you waiting on? It always seems to have the right slow jam in rotation, right when it’s needed. Carle King, II, The “Maestro” himself, dubbed “Mr. Radio” is on The Greenwood Beat – WFPG every Saturday, 9PM.

Check him out! He plays those slow jams that make you fall in love. And Hey! Everyone can always use a little more LOVE!

It’s the Saturday Morning Clean Up Jam Session: What’s on the List?

What’s going on the list? Leave me a comment or two! Help a sista out! Was it cleaning day at your house on Saturday mornings? Like before “Fat Albert?”  Did you carry the tradition out? Where yah at? Tell me what you are listening to on a Saturday,  preparing to clean?

Drop some good ones!! We don’t want anything that’s going to make us take a nap. Let’s go!

Lakeside maybe? Fantastic Voyage!!

The Greenwood Beat – WFPG is HERE! We’re going to have a GREAT time on this station!

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Show Some Love to The Greenwood Beat – WFPG

The Greenwood Beat – WFPG put a request out in the spirit of Juneteenth! It’s an EXCITING time for Greenwood and for Angela K. Chambers and Francetta L. Mays, who made history for launching the new, black, female-owned radio station in the Greenwood District! The radio station launched on June 8, 2023 with family, friends, community members and news station KTUL Channel 8 and Fox 23 News Tulsa.

WFPG asked for the support of those connecting to SUPPORT their humanitarian efforts as the begin rolling out programming for the new platform. The request is for a $5 (or more) donation and to share the post. It’s never too late to show them so love, support and say congratulations with your donation. $TheGreenwoodBeat The station is online and can be accessed on your favorite device with programming 24/7, 365 days per year!

Come out and meet Angela and Francetta at the Historic Vernon AME Church, 307 – 311 N Greenwood Ave, Tulsa, OK @4:00 PM! Also catch them at The Official Juneteenth After Party featuring Monifah and Urban Mystic in the Greenwood Courtyard (OneOk Field), 121 N Greenwood., Tulsa, OK, at 10:30 PM.

Donations for The Greenwood Beat – WFPG may also be made payable to The Greenwood Beat – WFPG and mailed to 121 N. Greenwood Ave., Tulsa, OK 74120.

For more information email us: info@thegreenwoodbeat.com

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The Greenwood Beat – WFPG Kicked off the platform offering GREAT advertising rates. Small Business Builder offers so dynamic advertising opportunities. But you must HURRY. The introductory advertising rates expires on 6/15/23!

We’re talking about advertising through the end of the year! Are you ready to promote your brand? Your business? YOU? Check out our current special now!

GROW with The Greenwood Beat – WFPG! Advertise your small business with us. As we promote and market our new station, we will be promoting and marketing your business. LIMITE spots available.

• 30 sec commercial broadcasts daily during hours of 6:00 AM – 10:00 PM through 12/31/23
• Includes production of 30 sec commercial (24 hr minimum time for production)
• Logo added to The Greenwood Beat – WFPG website through 12/31/23
• Logo added to The Greenwood Beat – WFPG station banner through 12/31/23
• Rates to be honored and converted to monthly package beginning 1/01/24**

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