📻 Voices Preserved: The HBCU Radio Legacy 🎙️
Schedule
Tue Jul 28 2026 at 05:00 pm to 08:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Martha's Vineyard Museum | Vineyard Haven, MA
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📻 Voices Preserved: The HBCU Radio Legacy 🎙️History isn’t just written; it’s heard. Join us during HBCU Legacy Week on the Vineyard for a powerful conversation celebrating the airwaves that shaped our culture.
On Tuesday, July 28, we’re gathering at the Martha’s Vineyard Museum to explore the groundbreaking work of the HBCU Radio Preservation Project. From the archives of North Carolina Central University’s WNCU 90.7 FM to Elizabeth City State University’s WRVS-FM, we’re honoring decades of Black leadership, music, and community storytelling.
This curated experience features:
✨ Insights from NCCU & ECSU archivists on the future of Black media.
✨ A special connection with @MVYRadio on the vital role of community broadcasting.
✨ Future leaders from the Storytellers Lab.
✨ Refreshments by New England Sweetwater (Black woman-owned & @HamptonU alumna!).
Don’t miss this bridge between history and the next generation of storytellers.
📍 Where: Martha’s Vineyard Museum
🗓️ When: Tuesday, July 28 | 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM
🎧 Tune In: Catch lead-up interviews on The Vineyard Current on MVY Radio!
Presented by: HBCU Legacy Week on the Vineyard Powered by The Martha's Vineyard Museum https://mvmuseum.org/
We're going to have a few dynamic voices on the panel!
We're working on receiving a special item... or items for auction! The proceeds of this or these items will be split between NCCU & ECSU.
This is officially a Martha's Vineyard Program! Therefore this will be a ticketed event!
Ticket link and marketing materials will be distributed via the Museum with Legacy Week assisting in promoting registration.
There will be a reception following the event from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Event Highlights & Description:
The Airwaves of Our Culture: History isn’t just written; it’s heard. Join us for a powerful conversation celebrating the radio stations that have served as the heartbeat of the Black community for decades. We are gathering to explore the groundbreaking work of the HBCU Radio Preservation Project, honoring the archives and stories of North Carolina Central University’s WNCU 90.7 FM and Elizabeth City State University’s WRVS-FM.
A Curated Experience Featuring:
The Future of Black Media: Insights on preservation and storytelling from top archivists and leaders.
Community Connection: A look at the vital role of broadcasting in partnership with @MVYRadio.
Next-Gen Voices: Featuring future leaders from the Storytellers Lab. https://deadline.com/2024/02/showtime-mtv-entertainment-studios-storytellers-lab-launches-hbcu-partnership-1235832571/ & https://www.paramountact.com/features/the-storytellers-lab
Distinguished Panelists:
Dr. S. Keith Hargrove | Chancellor, Elizabeth City State University (ECSU), https://www.ecsu.edu/about/leadership/chancellor-bio.php
Bryna Jean-Marie |Howard Alumnae, Chief Communications & Storytelling Officer, The Hip Hop Museum https://thhm.org/about/who-we-are/
Sherice Malachi, NCCU Alumane, United Way Worldwide, Tom Joyner Foundation [ Consultant ] https://www.nccu.edu/news/sherise-malachi-bridging-industries-impacting-communities
Jazz Young | Howard Alumnae, "The Hip Hop Professor" & Director of the Warner Music/Blavatnik Center for Music Business
https://www.jazzyoung.com/
https://www.blackenterprise.com/jazz-young-vrtexx-record-label/
https://thedig.howard.edu/all-stories/jasmine-young-howards-warner-musicblavatnik-center-music-business-director-honored-across-new-york
Ti-Shea Meadows, https://www.linkedin.com/in/ti-shea-meadows-a9667311
Founder of Storytellers Lab, supporting emerging voices and next-generation media creators within the HBCU storytelling ecosystem.
Moderated by: Steph Lova | Howard Alumna & Legendary Radio Personalityhttps://www.instagram.com/stephlova100/?hl=en
Panelists are subject to change***
Refreshments & Hospitality: Enjoy a curated selection of spirits and refreshments provided by New England Sweetwater Farm & Distillery (Owned by Hampton University Alumna, Alisa Lawrence).
https://newenglandsweetwater.com/
#HBCULegacyWeek #VoicesPreserved #HBCURadio #MVMuseum #BlackHistory #WNCU #WRVS #MarthaVineyard
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Where is it happening?
Martha's Vineyard Museum, 151 Lagoon Pond Rd, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568-5515, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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