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Sprouts Radio from the Grassroots is a 30-minute weekly program featuring radio programs produced at community radio stations or by other independent producers from across the country and sometimes around the world.
The killings of Alton Sterling and Philando Castile last week brought a new wave of shock to the American public, and among black communities, feelings of grief and rage were mingled with a steadfast determination for change. Community radio was there to help its listeners make sense of it all. In Baton Rouge (WHYR), the All-American Sports Show hosts Eric Hatfield and Coach Perry Daniels conducted a 3 hour special broadcast; in Minneapolis (KFAI), Soul Tools Radio hosts Toki Wright and Britney Lynch gave their community 2 hours. This week on Sprouts, we bring you excerpts from these heart-wrenching community conversations.
Featured speakers/guests:
Valerie Castile, Alize Castile, Diamond Reynolds, Jamila Woods, Toki Wright, Britney Lynch, Eric Hatfield, Coach Perry Daniels, Lauren Hill
Credits:
Brenda Bell Brown, KFAI
Toki Wright and Britney Lynch (Soul Tools Radio), KFAI
Eric Hatfield, Coach Perry Daniels (Louisiana All-American Sports Show), WHYR
Brian Marks, WHYR
Leah Honsky, KFAI
