WPFW Town Hall - 6/13

Town HallThe WPFW Local Station Board is holding a Community Town Hall on Saturday June 13th from 12 noon to 3pm at New Bethany Baptist Church, 1300 10th Street NW Washington, DC. The agenda will focus on the well-being of the station, voting rights, community concerns and the upcoming Pacifica Foundation Elections. Our membership will hear from WPFW General Manager Shayna Lonoaea, Sara Rohani of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund and the revolutionary art of the Freedom Futures Collective. More information is available by emailing the Local Station board at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. 

Join the meeting virtually via Zoom at:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/8971280748?omn=81027085266
Meeting ID: 897 128 0748
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WPFW 2nd 50th Year Benefit Concert: An Afternoon of Jazz & Justice - 6/14

AmyElijahWPFW 2nd 50th Year Benefit Concert: An Afternoon of Jazz & Justice
Date: Sunday, June 14, 2026
Time: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
Location: The Palisades Hub
Tickets: General Admission (2 tickets for 1) $49 CLICK HERE
Celebrate the Soul of the City - For over five decades, WPFW 89.3 has been the pulse of the District, broadcasting the sounds of liberation and the rhythms of the people. Join us at The Palisades Hub for a high-energy benefit concert dedicated to keeping community-supported, independent radio thriving.
All proceeds from this event directly support WPFW’s mission to provide essential Jazz, Blues, and news to the DMV and beyond.
Why the Music is Unmissable - We have curated a lineup that represents DC’s musical excellence.
Amy K Bormet: A powerhouse pianist, vocalist, composer and former WPFW "Jazz Stories" co-host, Bormet is celebrated for her fearless free-wheeling style and relentless dedication to new music. As the formidable composer and arranger behind the Washington Women in Jazz Festival, she brings a remarkable ear for harmony and a delectable rhythmic sense to every performance. Her work is a vital testament to the creative possibilities of the genre, blending jazz tradition with a distinct pop sensibility.
Elijah Jamal Balbed: A true D.C. native and award-winning saxophonist, Balbed has established himself as one of the most prominent artists in the nation's capital. The 2020 DC Jazz Prix winner is renowned for his hard swinging set of songs in the classic Jazz tradition, delivered with "precocious energy. Whether leading his own ensembles or performing with legends like Chuck Brown, Balbed represents the best of the DC Jazz legacy. 
Don’t miss this chance to hear DC’s finest while supporting the station that hears you. Get your tickets on Eventbrite by CLICKING HERE and help us power the next 50 years!

2025-26 EEO Report

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An Interview with Cuban Ambassador Lianys Torres Rivera

Ambassador Lianys Torres RiveraAn Interview with Ambassador Lianys Torres Rivera by Katea Stitt, WPFW Program Director

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