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February 2024 BFOA Newsletter
The BFOA provides more than just a hand-up to our broadcasting colleagues. We are a source of inspiration to our grant recipients, supporters and peers. Thank you for reading and sharing and be sure to follow @BroadcastersFDN!
Black broadcasters are an integral part of radio and television history. Broadcasters Foundation of America celebrates the legacy and future of African American broadcast professionals.
Stephone's Story
Stephone Cage worked as a broadcast news photographer for more than 25 years. In 2019, Stephone was diagnosed with aggressive cancer and he was unable to work. His wife took leave from her position to become his full time caregiver. They struggled to makes ends meet. The Broadcasters Foundation of America awarded Stephone a monthly grant to help pay for his household and medical expenses. We share Stephone's story in his honor.
"We thought it was going to be a difficult task to receive funding. Then the checks came in and we were able to pay our bills. It was truly like manna from heaven. Broadcasters Foundation saved my way of life."
-Stephone Cage
Welcome to the BFOA Team!
We are excited to introduce our intern, Mary Kate Sullivan!
Mary Kate is working towards a Master's Degree in Industrial / Organizational Psychology at Baruch College. Her program focuses on managing employee health, organization performance, and workplace behaviors.
BFOA @ CRS '24!
The BFOA is heading to Nashville! Thank you to the 2024 Country Radio Seminar team for partnering with us this year. Each time we share our mission with a new group of broadcast professionals, we reach more of our colleagues in need. We hope to see you there! #BroadcastingHope
Women Take the Stage!
The biggest night in broadcasting adds a few familiar faces. Soledad O'Brien is back to host this year, 2018 Golden Mic honoree Emily Barr is among the presenters honoring Jordan Wertlieb, and BFOA Director Deborah Roberts will present the EFM Lifetime Achievement Award to Deborah Norville!
Share your stories with us! If you have a narrative to share about your station, employees, or community, please feel free to send it to us at info@thebfoa.org.
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