KJLH-FM and the Los Angeles Riots Of 1992 Compton's Neighborhood Station in the Aftermath of the Rodney King Verdict |
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Author:
| Johnson, Phylis |
ISBN: | 978-0-7864-4386-4 |
Publication Date: | Sep 2009 |
Publisher: | McFarland & Company, Incorporated Publishers
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Book Format: | Paperback |
List Price: | USD $25.00 |
Book Description:
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As the only independently Black-owned radio station in South Central Los Angeles, KJLH-FM was thrust into the national and international media spotlight in the aftermath of the Rodney King trial. This book explores the social, political, and economic impact of KJLH, drawing upon interview and program transcripts from the 1992 radio coverage.
As the only independently Black-owned radio station in South Central Los Angeles, KJLH-FM was thrust into the national and international media spotlight in the aftermath of the Rodney King trial. This book explores the social, political, and economic impact of KJLH, drawing upon interview and program transcripts from the 1992 radio coverage.