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Farajii Muhammad featured on BlackPower.com

Tue, 25 Nov 2008 14:28:00 -0400

Farajii Muhammad is featured on BlackPower.com in an article by Timothy Cooper where he talks about Obama, the state of Black America, and the future of young people.

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Obama lifts ceiling of dreams for black men

Sun, 16 Nov 2008 10:35:15 -0400

Listen Up! host Farajii Muhammad is featured in today's edition of the Boston Globe. The article, written by Joseph Williams, takes an in-depth look at the affect of the historic election of Barack Obama on young Black males.

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Listen Up Makes National News with Obama Brother Interview

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:54:19 -0400

Listen Up! made national news this week on Public Radio Interactive Web. Farajii interviewed Michelle Obama's brother, Craig Robinson, on the Friday, October 17, 2008 edition of Listen Up!. Robinson says he has spent most of the campaign providing support and enthusiasm for his sister and brother-in-law Barack Obama on the campaign trail.

Robinson said that even if he weren't related to the presidential candidate, he would still support Obama's message of change. "I feel like if I wasn't related to Barack, I'd be ready for change right now. . ."

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Farajii Muhammad featured in B Magazine

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 12:49:09 -0400

Farajii is featured in today's B newspaper in the cover story written by Jordan Bartel: Race and Gen Y: Are we colorblind?.

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Exclusive Interview with Mother of Slain Councilman

Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:06:09 -0400

Today's show features an exclusive interview with Ms. Sylvia Harris, mother of slain former councilman Kenneth N. Harris. For more information about the Ken Harris Foundation, call (410) 686-3758.

Welcome to the New ListenUpBaltimore.com!

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 08:00:17 -0400

Listen Up! with Farajii Muhammad announces the launch of a new website featuring a streamlined layout with interactive features for listeners. On the new and improved ListenUpBaltimore.com, you can suggest show topics, subscribe to podcasts, and discuss topics from previous shows. ListenUpBaltimore.com now includes a weekly listener poll, blog, discussion forum, and a comment feature for listeners to provide feedback on shows and submit questions to guests.

The site also features a community calendar, national news, and online voter registration. Visitors can listen to past shows, subscribe to the podcast, and view the upcoming show schedule.

ListenUpBaltimore.com was designed by Isis Image Design, a Baltimore-based web development and graphic design firm specializing in solutions for small businesses and nonprofits (www.IsisImageDesign.com).

About the Show

Wed, 11 Jul 2007 00:00:30 -0400

Listen Up! is a weekly news talk show focusing on local and national news with an emphasis on issues that impact young people. Listen Up! engages youth and the community in insightful conversation on the issues of the day. The show provides a fresh perspective on politics, education, health, finance, leadership, and other issues of importance to the next generation. Listen Up! with Farajii Muhammad debuted on WEAA 88.9FM in Baltimore, Maryland on July 11, 2005. The Association of Black Media Workers (ABMW) recognized the program with the 2005 Best New Media Award at the ABMW Media Choice Awards on Thursday June 29th, 2006 at the Eubie Blake National Museum and Cutural Center.

WHY IS LISTEN UP! SIGNIFICANT?
Listen Up! focuses on information vital to the community and provides a forum for listeners to voice their opinions. Unlike typical talk show hosts, Farajii encourages meaningful dialogue concerning current events and challenges listeners to analyze the news beyond the headlines. From one-on-one discussions with national newsmakers to open forums on controversial issues, Listen Up! connects with a broad audience of young and adult listeners.

HOW DOES LISTEN UP! DIFFER FROM OTHER NEWS TALK SHOWS?
Listen Up! does not focus on entertainment�it gets directly to solutions-oriented discussion to involve listeners in interesting conversation. The program ultimately seeks to re-define the traditional definition of leadership by providing a voice for young people that often challenges the status quo. Where most programs arouse emotions and leave questions unanswered, Listen Up! directly addresses problems by providing well-reasoned solutions and much more.

WHERE CAN YOU FIND LISTEN UP!?
Listen Up! with Farajii Muhammad airs every Friday evening from 7:00pm � 8:00pm on WEAA 88.9 FM, an NPR affiliate and the top ranked public radio station in Baltimore.

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