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Save Unity Day (in Philly) Coaltion Meeting
PRESS RELEASE/ MEDIA ADVISORY
The O.U.R. Collective and The " Philly" News Services:
"We Need Your Help & Support" To Save "Unity Day" in Philly
Information and Action Meeting: Fri. July 17th, 2009 6:30 PM Berean Institute 19th & Girard Ave. All are welcomed to attend The "Save Unity Day" Coalition is putting a Call Out to all concerned persons of African descent (organizations, groups, institutions, politicians, block captains, clergy/places of worship, activist, businesses, artist, merchants, etc.) and others, who want to support and assist in the struggle to save what was once a very wonderful, uplifting, and powerful educational, cultural, and entertaining family day, for Black folks in particular, and the City of Philadelphia in general. Come out on Fri. July 17, 2009 at 6:30 PM to the historic Berean Institute located at 19th & Girard Ave. and bring your suggestions, ideas, concerns, and solutions for what we need to do to make sure that our "Unity Day" remains in Philly and with that how we can develop greater Unity every day. Flyers, fundraising materials, and other information will be available and ready for distribution. Either way, There Will be a African World "Unity Day" (TM) in Philly ...... Additional matters that will be discussed are: Our Community Response (ability) to Our Children Being Told To Get Out of the Valley Swim Club pool. It's Time For Real Community Representation, Accountability, and Action !!!! Page 2
WDAS staffers concerned about its future after Unity Day cancelation Thursday, June 18, 2009 Philly.com Some 105.3 WDAS-FM staffers are concerned for the future of the stationand cite the recent cancellation of its annual Unity Day event as one sign of trouble. "To get rid of Unity Day was stupid. How are you going to replace that revenue," one veteran 'DAS employee told us yesterday. "What's next, Powerhouse, the Q concerts?" wondered the staffer about whether Clear Channel Radio, which recently laid off thousands of staffers nationwide, would cancel Power 99 and Q102's annual signature events.
WDAS recently announced that "due to the difficult economic times," the station could not produce Unity Day this year. Last week Clear Channel announced that John Rohm, who manages its stations in Pittsburgh, would also be market manager of the Philadelphia cluster, which consists of WDAS, Power 99, Q102, Radio 104.5, Rumba 1480, and My106.1.
"WDAS is one of the top stations in the market and we're exactly where we want to be," spokeswoman Loraine Ballard Morrill said yesterday. "I can tell you with a highdegree of certainty that there are no plans to make any changes to the station. The decision not to hold Unity Day this year was simply a reflection of these very challenging economic times," she continued.
Philly’s Unity Day for 2009 is canceled
Published on Friday, June 05, 2009
Cutbacks have cost Clear Channel heritage Urban AC WDAS-FM (105.3) Philadelphia, its annual “Unity Day.” While the station celebrated a very successful 30th anniversary last year, it made the announcement Friday that it was not going to hold the annual summer event for 2009. WDAS said, “For three decades Unity Day has been a tremendous success for our community, sponsors and for the station. An event of this magnitude and reach relies on both financial and human resources from a variety of entities, organizations, corporations and businesses. Due to the difficult economic times, we cannot produce Unity Day this year. However, our commitment and spirit continue.”
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SUPPORT - UNITY DAY on the PARKWAY - August 23, 2009
Submitted by INFOSEEKER on Thu, 07/16/2009 - 2:53pm"Unity Day" is Back !!! And has been saved by a group of concerned citizens that could not let a 30 year Philadelphia tradition perish, after Clear Channel'S Radio Station: WDAS 105.3 FM, announced cancelling the annual event on June 3, 2009.
"Unity Day on the Parkway, Incoporated" is now the Official Host for "Unity Day" which is back on schedule for Sunday, August 23rd, 2009.
"Unity Day" is the Largest Outdoor Annual Event in the Nation, drawing average crowds of 300,000 to one-million in recent years.
This year's Theme is: 10,000 jobs for Philadelphia. The Organization will have a Surprise Announcement the Day of the Event, that will have a Great Impact on the City of Philadelphia within the coming year.
"Unity Day" is being supported in part by an Online Promotional campaign that will donate $6.00 for every application for a new checking account at www.FreecheckingToday.org
"Unity Day" can be given a New Life by a small effort from the Philadelphia community.
And as usual, "Unity Day" will be a Fun Filled Day for All the Family to Enjoy!
More information can be found at:
http://www.UnityDayonTheParkway.org
http://www.AfricanWorldUnityDay.org
This is Our Chance to have a True Cultural Event sponsored by the Community ! ! !
Paypal Donations are accepted on the Website ...
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