KMOJ - Minnesota Movers and Shakers

Project Details by Fiscal Year
2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$11,355
Fund Source
Arts & Cultural Heritage Fund
Recipient
KMOJ-FM
Recipient Type
Non-Profit Business/Entity
Status
Completed
Start Date
April 2012
End Date
September 2013
Project Overview

Minnesota is rich with individuals who have and continue to make positive changes in their communities. KMOJ is producing a series of sixty second vignettes that highlights the accomplishments of the African American’s who have dedicated their lives to
enriching the lives of other people of color in the state of Minnesota. KMOJ is researching and identifying community leaders, corporate executives, small business owners, doctors, lawyers and other individuals who focus their lives setting examples for others.

2013 Fiscal Year Funding Amount
$11,355
Number of full time equivalents funded
0.08
Proposed Measurable Outcome(s)

The goal of this project to highlight the lives of African Americans in Minnesota’s whose life experiences have created a positive image for their communities. KMOJ plans to integrate these vignettes into their programming on a daily basis which will uplift and nurture pride in their listeners.An estimated number of listeners for the segments, response from the website campaign and number of Facebook impressions and commints for those posted on Facebook.  We will also post vignettes on the AMPERS/PRX website and calculate impressions.

Measurable Outcome(s)
  • This project highlighted the accomplishments of African American individuals who have dedicated their lives to enriching the lives of people of color in Minnesota
  • Produced twenty-four segments in total
  • Partnered with the African American History Museum
Recipient Board Members
Dianne Haulcy – Chair, Joi Campbell – First Vice Chair, Eric Black – Second Vice Chair, Angela Myles – Secretary, Janine L. Saunders – Treasure, Lareisha Suggs - Marketing Consultant, Cedrick Frazier - Executive Director, Jessica Rogers – Fundraising Committee Chair
Project Manager
First Name
Kelvin
Last Name
Quarles
Organization Name
KMOJ-FM
Street Address
2123 W Broadway Avenue, Suite 200
City
Minneapolis
State
MN
Zip Code
55411
Phone
612-377-0594
Email
kelvinquarles@hotmail.com
Administered By
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Location

200 Administration Building
50 Sherburne Avenue
St. Paul, MN 55155

Phone
651-201-2555