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The first Black radio station west of the Mississippi celebrates 75 years on the airwaves.
In 1950, Andrew “Skip” Carter began operating KPRS as the nation’s first Black radio station west of the Mississippi River. Seventy-five years later, the Kansas City radio station is still alive and well, celebrating its Diamond Jubilee anniversary.
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Diamond Jubilee is a local public television program presented by Kansas City PBS
Diamond Jubilee: Preview
Preview | 30s
In 1950, Andrew “Skip” Carter began operating KPRS as the nation’s first Black radio station west of the Mississippi River. Seventy-five years later, the Kansas City radio station is still alive and well, celebrating its Diamond Jubilee anniversary.
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Diamond Jubilee: Panel Discussion
Clip | 38m 6s | Filmmaker Kerry Rounds discusses the making of Diamond Jubilee. (38m 6s)
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