The Wing/Fish Fling Serves Up World Class Soul This Friday Mar 20th
ST. LOUIS COMMUNITY — THIS IS ONE YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS!
Get ready for an afternoon of GREAT food, LIVE music, and powerful community vibes!
Join us THIS Friday, March 20th from 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM at the Youth and Family Center (9th & Cass, Downtown St. Louis) for an unforgettable Wing Fling / Fish Fling featuring the incredible Frank Dunbar!
Hosted by Harris-Stowe State University's National Black Radio Hall of Fame and the Wolff Jazz Institute, this event is all about celebrating culture, music, and community connection.
$10 gets you BOTH the meal AND the show!
Come early for the BEST seats!
This is more than just lunch — it’s a chance to support local arts, honor Black radio legacy, and enjoy some soul-stirring live entertainment.
For more info, call (314) 780-6600
PLUS — we’re building momentum for something BIG this summer…
Stay tuned for our Untold Story of Soul Radio Film Series, in partnership with Missouri Humanities and 24:1 Cinema! Let’s show up, support, and celebrate together, STL! Tag a friend, bring your crew, and we’ll see you there!
Giving our elders their flowers while they are still here to smell them.
Preserving institutions like the National Black Radio Hall of Fame is more than an act of nostalgia—it’s a commitment to honoring the voices, stories, and cultural influence that have shaped generations. Black radio has long been a cornerstone of community life, serving as a platform for music, news, advocacy, and connection when few other outlets were available. Without intentional preservation, these powerful contributions risk being forgotten or overlooked.
At the heart of this mission are individuals like Bernie Hayes, Executive Director of the National Black Radio Hall of Fame. His decades of tireless work in the radio industry reflect not only professional excellence but a deep passion for uplifting Black voices and preserving their legacy. Leaders like Hayes don’t just build careers—they build pathways for others to follow, ensuring that history is documented, respected, and shared.
Giving our elders their flowers while they are still here to receive them is a vital part of this preservation. Too often, recognition comes too late. By celebrating pioneers now—listening to their stories, honoring their achievements, and supporting the institutions they’ve helped sustain—we affirm their value and inspire future generations to carry the torch forward.
Institutions like the National Black Radio Hall of Fame serve as living archives, bridging past and present. They remind us that the sounds, voices, and messages that came through our radios were more than entertainment—they were lifelines, cultural markers, and instruments of change.
Supporting this work ensures that the legacy of Black radio—and the pioneers behind it—continues to educate, inspire, and resonate for years to come.