KJLH-FM and the Los Angeles Riots of 1992
Subtitle: Compton's neighborhood station in the aftermath of the Rodney King verdict
By: Phylis Johnson.
Publisher: McFarland & Co., Publishers
Published: 2009
Place of publication: Jefferson, N.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 213
ISBN-13: 9780786443864
Subjects: KJLH-FM (Radio station : Los Angeles, Calif.); African Americans in radio broadcasting -- California -- Los Angeles; Radio broadcasting -- Social aspects -- California -- Los Angeles; Riots -- California -- Los Angeles; Los Angeles (Calif.) -- Race relations
Description: "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. This book explores the social, political, and economic impact of KJLH, drawing heavily upon more than 200 pages of interview and program transcripts from the 1992 radio coverage"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 191-209) and index.
Table of contents: title: KJLH on location : soundscapes from South Crenshaw; title: KJLH's sphere of influence : assessing Black radio's role in the community; title: Lighting the torch : KJLH and its Black radio roots; title: Fueling the passion : the wonderful black community mission; title: False prophets of corporate radio : the business of Black radio; title: On-air vigil : KJLH's transformation to talk; title: Tuned in and out front : communicating social responsibility on Black radio; title: Change the system : politics of empowerment; title: Owning a legacy-and hanging on to it; title: Keeping the peace : concluding remarks.