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Kansas City PBS To Air Documentary On Carter Broadcast Group 75th Anniversary, KPRS
KANSAS CITY PBS will premiere “DIAMOND JUBILEE: A 75-YEAR CELEBRATION OF CARTER BROADCAST GROUP” on THURSDAY FEBRUARY 27th, at 7p CT) on CHANNEL 19.1, highlighting the history of one of the nation’s oldest Black-owned and operated radio stations, KPRS (HOT 103 JAMZ)/KANSAS CITY.
The documentary, produced by KANSAS CITY-based filmmaker KERRY ROUNDS, tells the story of how ANDREW “SKIP” CARTER founded CARTER BROADCAST GROUP in 1950, making KPRS the first Black-owned and operated radio station west of the MISSISSIPPI RIVER. The film features archival footage, industry interviews, and personal stories from listeners and staff.
KANSAS CITY PBS Pres./CEO KLIFF KUEHL said, “The story of CARTER BROADCAST is more than a history of a radio station, it’s a testament to the enduring legacy of an iconic KANSAS CITY institution.”
ROUNDS added, “The exact reason KPRS was started in 1950 was to help and contribute to a community that needed a voice. Seventy-five years later, that same mission and goal is what powers the business.”
In addition to KPRS, CARTER BROADCAST GROUP also operates KPRT (GOSPEL 1590 AM/106.1 FM), and R&B KPRS-F2 (RNB 106.9 FM/103.3 F2).
“DIAMOND JUBILEE” was recently featured (2/22) at the REEL BLACK FILM FEST at THE TRUMAN in KANSAS CITY.
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