Creative practice for personal development and culture.
In response to natural disasters, social unrest and human connectivity. The radio, and the station is a solution and information vehicle. Inspired by past AM radio stations in the Mississippi Delta, Blvncha Radio in New Orleans and a host of sustainable and motivational radio professionals, the radio addresses environmental, social and historical concerns.
When Verner arrived a month later, he realized the pygmies were more prisoners than performers. Their attempts to congregate peacefully in the forest on Sundays were thwarted by the crowds' fascination with them. McGee's attempts to present a "serious" scientific exhibit were also overturned. On July 28, 1904, the Africans performed to the crowd's preconceived notion that they were "savages", resulting in the First Illinois Regiment being called in to control the mob. Benga and the other Africans eventually performed in a warlike fashion, imitating Native Americans they saw at the Exhibition.[17] The Apache leader Geronimo (featured as "The Human Tyger" – with special dispensation from the Department of War)[16] grew to admire Benga, and gave him one of his arrowheads.[18]
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“What an uncomfortable honor to live right down the street from a place (Fairground Park/ Forest Park vicinity) that holds this moment in history; when I imagine Geronimo looked over and said, my Congo brother, here is an arrow that you will need under these subhuman conditions.”
