KUNM, 89.9 FM, will be honored by the Albuquerque Center for Peace and Justice at their Annual Peace Awards Dinner on Saturday, Oct. 2, at 7 p.m. at Immanuel Presbyterian Church, on the corner of Carlisle and Silver SE.
David Barsamian, host of Alternative Radio, will speak on the importance on independent, local media.
“Our community depends on KUNM to provide a variety of views on world and local events. Since September 11, 2001, through the invasion and occupation of Iraq, and now during the election season, the independent voices KUNM brings to the air are more important than ever. Thank you, KUNM, for giving a voice to Peace and Justice,” said Maria Santelli, co-coordinator, Center for Peace and Justice.
Santelli said that although it has been several years since the Center for Peace and Justice gave the peace award, KUNM was selected “hands down.”
“It was a consensus by our committee that we honor KUNM. At this time with corporate ownership of most media outlets, KUNM is a vital resource. We want to give KUNM the label of providing for peace and justice,” Santelli said.
Richard Towne, KUNM general manager, said, “It is a terrific honor for the students and volunteers who create the programming here and for those whose work on this issue. KUNM has the capacity to serve as a mirror for the station, providing individuals and groups the opportunity to discuss issues and bring them to the community. Those who plug into KUNM should share in the award.”
Limited tickets for the dinner are available for $15 from the Peace and Justice Center. For tickets or more information, call 268-9557.
Contact: Carolyn Gonzales, (505) 277-5920
Posted by scarr at September 24, 2004 04:50 PM