Statement to the National Federation of Community Broadcasters Conference

Statement to the National Federation of Community Broadcasters Conference
from the interim ED of the Pacifica Foundation
 
The Pacifica Foundation is currently in a period of transition.  It might be more 
accurate to say that we are experiencing more transition than usual.
 
What direction are we headed in?
 
We are going back to basics.  Back to the Pacifica Mission.  Back to our core model of 
producing high quality, unique, radical, relevant, incisive and courageous radio that speaks truth to power.
 
Like most of you, we are facing financial challenges.  Our response to both internal 
and external deficiencies is to use our creativity, initiative and guts to produce and 
air better programming and to assist others to do the same.
 
According to a 1962 interview at WBAI with Eleanor McKinney, author or 'The Exacting 
Ear: the Story of Listener-sponsored radio': "Lewis Hill [Pacifica Founder] reminded 
us, 'In a crisis--grow. That's the only creative possibility--take a risk and expand.'"  .
 
So that's what we're doing.  Our voices, both inside and outside Pacifica, are needed 
now just as much as they've ever been.  We are open to your participation in any way 
you think you can help.  We will do our best to assist you if we can.
 
We value and have confidence in our Affiliate Network and Coordinator and want you to 
know that Pacifica is sincerely committed to its existence and expansion.  We are 
investigating ways to provide the infrastructure and services that would best fit your 
needs. 
 
Does the world need one unified voice?  I don't think that's the Pacifica way.  The 
world needs many, many voices.  Hopefully, singing in harmony. 
 
We appreciate your commitment, along with ours, to strive for peace, justice, 
diversity and inclusion. 
 
In peace,
Grace Aaron, Pacifica Foundation Board Chair
acting interim Executive Director