One-Year Anniversary of First Voice and Primera Voz

On October 2nd of 2006 First Voice made its debut, the very next day Primera Voz premiered. More than 200 shows later, the programs are still going strong. Fittingly this past Monday’s and Tuesday’s shows featured the participation of Radio Arte’s newest students. The class of 2007 will be participating further in the programs and working alongside the volunteers/mentors that currently donate their time and talent every week.   First Voice and Primera Voz is Radio Arte’s flagship news magazine program. More than a radio program FV/PV is a forum where youth speak-out on what they experience in their community. Through news stories, first person narratives, commentaries, interviews and discussion, both reporter and listener alike are encouraged to then engage in civic dialogue, and further, become empowered to promote social justice.   Tune in to First Voice and Primera Voz, Monday through Thursday from 6 to 7pm Support for this program:

Our Mission

First Voice-Primera Voz is a news magazine that reports news, features, profiles and cultural stories.  It’s a forum where Latino and other voices of color can express their respective cultures and speak on a number of current issues. Information not distortion Your space, your words First Voice First Voice is a forum where urban youth speak-out on what they experience in their community; their reality, which is often ignored, or distorted by mainstream media. Through a series of news stories, first person narratives, commentaries, interviews, and discussion, both reporter and listener alike are encouraged to engage in civic dialog, and further, become empowered to promote social justice.  Tune in on Monday and Wednesday from 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm only on 90.5 fm