VOK Update #15

Greetings to our Founders and Supporters! Many exciting things have happened and are being planned. Here are some of them:

• FCC Ruling
• Founders Party
• Web Magazine
• Grants
• Program Proposals
• Mission Statement
• Founders List

FCC Ruling

We are delighted to report that a very favorable ruling was issued by the FCC last week which affirms the position of Voices of Oklahoma Radio.… Continue reading

[AUDIO] Gene Perry on new models of journalism

Voices of Oklahoma Board President Gene Perry recently spoke at the Forum for Democratic Action. The Forum is a monthly event held at the Pink Elephant Cafe in Norman. Listen to his speech here about the changing state of journalism in the U.S., the new role of community media, and the need for more diverse media outlets in Oklahoma.… Continue reading

VOK Update #14

• Board Officers Elected
• VOK at the Forum for Democratic Action, Sept. 3
• Call for Volunteers
• FCC Update

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Radio Update #13

• Name changed to Voices of Oklahoma
• Webzine has Launched!
• Find us at GrooveFest, Sunday at Andrews Park – Apr 26
• Norman Music Festival: Added 40 New Supporters!
• Speaking at Tyner Cornbread & Beans, May 8
• World Fair Trade Day, May 9: Farmer’s Market
• Logo for Banner, Brochures, Card
• Mission Statement

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Why community media?

by Gene Perry

This is an experiment, but it’s a good time for experiments.

A couple of months ago, The Oklahoma Gazette reported that only one reporter, from OETA, visits the capitol building every day. They wrote that the total number of journalists covering our state government is in the teens, compared to 39 reporters in 1978.… Continue reading