KJLH-FM and the Los Angeles Riots of 1992
Compton's Neighborhood Station in the Aftermath of the Rodney King Verdict
Format:Paperback
Publisher:McFarland & Co Inc
Published:30th Sep '09
Currently unavailable, and unfortunately no date known when it will be back
As the only independently Black-owned radio station in South Central Los Angeles, KJLH-FM was thrust into the media spotlight in the aftermath of the Rodney King trial. During the ensuing riots, KJLH introduced the world to South Central Los Angeles as only those who lived and worked there could. Owned by musician Stevie Wonder since 1979, the station upheld his legacy of community commitment, earning a Peabody Award along the way. This book explores the social, political, and economic impact of KJLH, drawing heavily upon more than 200 pages of interviews and program transcripts from the 1992 radio coverage.
ISBN: 9780786443864
Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 11mm
Weight: 299g
222 pages