NPR’s “Broadcasting History: The HBCU Radio Legacy” podcast debuted this week with its first episode, covering the origins and impact of radio stations at historically Black colleges and universities. The series, produced by NPR in collaboration with Miami Valley Public Media’s WYSO (91.3) Dayton, OH, uses archival recordings, oral histories, and visits to these colleges to explore how HBCU stations serve as vital communication hubs, launchpads for Black voices, and catalysts for social change, while exploring their relevance to today’s media landscape. The podcast is part of the HBCU Radio Preservation Project, supported by the Mellon Foundation’s $5 million grant to WYSO in 2024.
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