Some of the videos recorded during of KKFI’s historic events are found here in this post.
Continue readingKKFI Audio Tracks
There are a ton of tracks that KKFI programmers have put on SoundCloud and access them on SoundCloud may be found on the link is below. Sounds from the early history of the station are also below.
Continue reading2018 History
KKFI celebrated its 30th birthday on June 30th with a grand event at the Folly Theater in downtown Kansas City! Programmers, show-hosts, volunteers, staff, and supporters filled the stage of the historic theater after a wonderful evening of Music, poetry, dance, and information.
2017 History
2017 was a banner year for KKFI with many fund raising benefits and public affairs events. Public awareness of the station reached a high level, and the station’s community radio goal of serving the community was met.
Continue reading2016 History
Some of the events where KKFI was involved such as tabeling at Kansas City’s Ethnic Enrichment Festival, Promoting the visit of Democracy Now’s Amy Goodman, Sponsoring the Crossroads Music Festival, and various concerts.
2015 History
KKFI had a lot of activity in 2015 with concerts and fundraisers.
2014 History
KKFI was involved in lots of concerts and events in 2014!
2013 History
We need material for 2013
2012 History
Amy Goodman host of Democracy now, which airs on KKFI, spoke to a sold-out crowd at the I.B.E.W. Hall in Kansas City. In the early 2000’s she was instrumental in helping save both Pacifica and KKFI with benefits for Friends of Community Radio.
2011 History
In 2011, Friends of Community Media (formerly Friends of Community Radio) and KKFI hosted a “Grass-Roots Radio Conference” in Kansas City. People from community radio stations from all over the U.S. convened to discuss issues common to all.
After so many years, kkfi’s original transmitter bit the dust! But a new one, dedicated by Kansas City’s assistant mayor in September was put in place and turned on. With a great celebration, of course!
M.C, Richardson at the switching on of the new transmitter
A benefit with Jim Hightower to raise funds to replace the aging transmitter took place in March of 2011 at All Souls UU Church in Kansas City.
