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Capital House Music Festival Salute to Sam "The Man" Burns 2026 Sam Burns always had a way of recognizing talent before it was fully realized. When DIYANNA MONET was a teenager, he simply told her  "Your future is bright." He wasn't offering flattery, he was stating something he already knew from within. Today, Diyanna is a Washington DC based multidisciplinary artist , blazing the scene, and spreading communal joy. Her DJ sets channel something intentionally nostalgic and entirely alive with the energy of a House Party. She is anchored in the New Jack Swing frequencies  but reimagined for right now! Sam saw it coming! Alethia Tanner Park 227 Harry Thomas Way, NE 11AM - 10 PM COME EARLY, Come EARLY, COME EARLY, stay late! #samislove #newjackswing #housemusicfestival #blackculture #dclegacy

Tennessee State Rep. Justin Jones made headlines last week after burning a Confederate flag inside the state legislature in protest over a newly approved congressional map that critics say dismantles Tennessee’s majority-Black district and could secure an all-Republican congressional delegation. Speaking with KPFA News, Jones, who was raised in the Bay Area, said that despite facing retaliation from Tennessee House Speaker Cameron Sexton, whom he referred to as the “grand wizard” of the legislature, the fight for voting rights is growing from California to the South. His comments come ahead of a National Day of Action taking place Saturday, May 16, in Selma and Montgomery, with satellite actions planned nationwide amid renewed battles over voting rights and redistricting across Southern states. Jones warned there is a “civil war being waged on the South with this new Confederacy intent on dismantling and destroying multiracial democracy.” KPFA’s Lauren Schmitt spoke with Rep. Jones about racial gerrymandering, the future of the Voting Rights Act, and what this moment signals nationally for democracy. Tune into the Pacifica Evening News tonight at 6 p.m.

The Nakba was the beginning of a continuous, systematic and systemic occupation, exile, and apartheid that has defined the Palestinian experience for over 75 years. Through the violence of the founding of the state of Israel, Palestinian families were separated and a people’s right to return, to exist freely on their own ancestral land, was denied. Today, the echoes of the Nakba resound in the violent occupation of Gaza, the blockades, home demolitions in the West Bank, the silencing of Palestinian voices in media and politics, and so much more. And yet, through all of this, music (especially jazz and liberation music globally) has stood in solidarity with the Palestinian cause. Just as jazz was born out of the Black freedom struggle in the U.S., Palestinian artists are using sound to document survival, reclaim identity, resist erasure, and secure a future where they have the right to exist. Justice has no borders here at WPFW. From Selma to Sheikh Jarrah, or Harlem to Haifa, the rhythms of life and resistance connect us all. . . . Tune in today to Radio Free Palestine to catch a rare glimpse into the stories on the ground. Where else can you hear Palestinian voices and truth, uncensored, uncompromised and rooted in Palestinian self-determination? At WPFW and the participating stations (flyer on the last slide)

Radio Free Palestine 2026 has begun and continues on WPFW until 7pm EST commemorating the 78th Anniversary of the Nakba! Thank you Palestinian Sound Archive for the audio history lesson!♥️

Are you READY for Radio Free Palestine?? 👇 In the spirit of solidarity and action, RFP is an annual, global radio broadcast commemorating the anniversary of the Nakba-- the ongoing displacement, occupation, and apartheid inflicted on the Palestinian people since 1948. In 1948, over 750,000 Palestinians were violently expelled from their homes in a wave of ethnic cleansing that sought not only to remove them from their ancestral lands, but to erase the memory of them. And it's still unfolding today. Checkpoints, sieges, bombing of hospitals, the outlawing of mourning, and more that has plagued Palestinian peoples for decades. It's what's been happening in Gaza, the West Bank, the annexed Golan Heights; it spreads into Lebanon as we speak, and the diaspora at large who are forbidden by Israeli law to ever return home. What we're all witnessing is a U.S.-backed military occupation that has escalated into what the global majority understands is a genocide. It's colonialism in real time. But to exist is to resist, thus even in the rubble, Palestinians resist with words, marches, memory, music, and more. And you can stand in solidarity with them from your Radio. . . Tomorrow, WPFW and stations across five continents come together to air Palestinian voices and truth, uncensored, uncompromised and rooted in Palestinian self-determination. Radio Free Palestine amplifies the stories mainstream media is burying, offers historical context, and connects listeners to the deep roots of Palestinian resistance. What’s happening in Palestine isn’t separate from what happens here (wherever you are): * the increasing police militarization in your city * the surveillance and “security” tech tested on occupied people and deployed in our communities * your tax dollars funding bombs that level schools * and countless more. Palestine is your struggle too. Tune in this Friday from 5am to 7pm at WPFW 89.3 FM or participating stations! (or download the WPFW app (Pacifica) to listen from anywhere, all day, on the go!) Free Palestine! 🇵🇸

Tune in to WPFW tomorrow at 2pm to hear PYM DMV’s Nakba day radio broadcast for Radio Free Palestine. You will hear about our upcoming Nakba 78 rally and exhibit as we renew our commitment to the struggle for liberation and return. We will also hear from members of the VRS: No Pensions for Genocide Campaign; a local arms embargo campaign demanding divestment from war, and ending with a reading and discussion of a piece from the New York War Crimes: Palestinian prisoners day edition. WPFW will be doing all day programming for Radio Free Palestine along with stations across the globe from 5am to 7pm. Make sure to tune in tomorrow at 2pm at 89.3FM or online at wpfw.org!

WPFW goes live to Gaza, Lebanon and the West Bank on the 78th anniversary of Nakba , May 15, 11am-7pm EST as part of #radiofreepalestine 🇵🇸♥️

In the spirit of solidarity and action, Radio Free Palestine 👇 is an annual, global radio broadcast commemorating the anniversary of the Nakba-- the ongoing displacement, occupation, and apartheid inflicted on the Palestinian people since 1948. In 1948, over 750,000 Palestinians were violently expelled from their homes in a wave of ethnic cleansing that sought not only to remove them from their ancestral lands, but to erase the memory of them. And it's still unfolding today. Checkpoints, sieges, bombing of hospitals, the outlawing of mourning, and more that has plagued Palestinian peoples for decades. It's what's been happening in Gaza, the West Bank, the annexed Golan Heights; it spreads into Lebanon as we speak, and the diaspora at large who are forbidden by Israeli law to ever return home. What we're all witnessing is a U.S.-backed military occupation that has escalated into what the global majority understands is a genocide. It's colonialism in real time. But to exist is to resist, thus even in the rubble, Palestinians resist with words, marches, memory, music, and more. And you can stand in solidarity with them from your Radio. . . On May 15, WPFW and stations across five continents come together to air Palestinian voices and truth, uncensored, uncompromised and rooted in Palestinian self-determination. Radio Free Palestine amplifies the stories mainstream media is burying, offers historical context, and connects listeners to the deep roots of Palestinian resistance. What’s happening in Palestine isn’t separate from what happens here (wherever you are): * the increasing police militarization in your city * the surveillance and “security” tech tested on occupied people and deployed in our communities * your tax dollars funding bombs that level schools * and countless more. Palestine is your struggle too. Tune in this Friday to a participating station (flyer on last slide!) to get involved. (or download the WPFW app (Pacifica) to listen from anywhere, all day, on the go!) Free Palestine! 🇵🇸

Are you passionate about Black liberation, environmental justice, and global solidarity? 📢 WPFW is more than a radio station—we are the amplifier of Jazz and Justice in DC. We are looking for Communications and Development Interns to help us sustain our work for the summer. Compensation: A rate of $20 per hour for a 12-week position (averaging 240 hours total) Flexible Experience: A hybrid work schedule combining virtual and in-person assignments and events Professional Growth: Hands-on experience in social media management, video editing, donor research, and event planning Educational Support: We strongly encourage interns to apply for academic credit or seek funds through public interest fellowships Requirements: Applicants must be college or university students who reside in the District of Columbia and can articulate a commitment to public radio and social movements. Link in bio to learn more and apply by the May 25 priority deadline! #DCHiring #JazzAndJustice #PublicRadio #SocialJusticeJobs #DCInternships

Great interview with a couple of the Howard Students who protested Mayor Muriel Bowser during their graduation Link to full discussion is in my bio Under The Collision “Where Sports And Politics Collide”

How many times has the US government firebombed its own citizens on its own land, within the borders of its own country? This is some of the heat we're brining you today. The MOVE bombing was a landmark moment in the 70s that pointed to how far local governments, thru the police, were willing to go to "solve problems." The firebombing, targeting a black family of no more than 20 people, wound up killing children, burning many homes, and displacing dozens more residents. In this day and age, the lessons we've learned from such an act of local police terror, as well as from the organizing around MOVE (before the bombing, and since re: political prisoner advocacy) may be more valuable than ever before. But what do you think? Do you know about MOVE? Were they on the right or wrong side of history? Also, do you remember when this song came out? (Check the post on our IG to hear the one) . . . You can support the station in these dire times and keep this storied truth-telling tradition alive. Just text WPFWFM to 801801 to make a donation, OR visit wpfwfm.org to do so right from your desktop. WPFW is making the world a better place--one broadcast at a time, for 49 years strong.

Support and listen to WPFW and AfricaNow! May 13 1PM (U.S. Eastern) during WPFW's Spring Pledge Drive on WPFW 89.3 FM in the Washington, DC Metropolitan area or visit  featuring Reflections On The Media Today commemorating World Press Freedom Day (May 3).  Independent journalist and former Al Jazeera Washington, DC Bureau Chief Abderrahim Foukara, and Akilimali Chomachoma independent journalist in Kinshasa join the show.  The two journalists discuss the relationship of communities and the media; access to power;  the consolidation of news agencies; media's security concerns and more. Support AfricaNow! and your community station WPFW during the Spring Pledge Drive May 3-16, 2026.  Donate online at /index.php WPFW Pledge Form. You can also text to donate by simply texting WPFWFM, not case sensitive, to 801801 and then follow the instructions. Or on our CashApp, which is $WPFWFM write it is for AfricaNow! and include your email address. Thank you.