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 WXOJ-LP - 103.3 FM
Valley Free Radio
29 Garfield Ave
Florence, MA 01062
Phone:
www.valleyfreeradio.org 
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Valley Free Radio
WXOJ-LP belongs to Valley Free Radio, a coalition of local media organizers who came
together to form a non-commercial community based and volunteer-run radio station
for the Greater Northampton, Massachusetts area.
WXOJ-LP's mission is:
"We seek to educate, inspire and entertain through programming that reflects the
diversity of the local community. We seek to provide a space for media access
and education, placing equipment, skills and critical tools in the hands of
the community. We aim to serve with particular regard for those overlooked or
under-represented by other media and to provide a forum for the exchange of
cultural and intellectual ideas and music."
We also have the following guiding vision statement:
"Valley Free Radio returns the airwaves to the public, providing an alternative to commercial
radio. Commercial radio values profit over the needs of people. The point of
view of those with political and economic power is the only one present when
profit is the primary consideration.
Therefore, we are left only with the distraction of entertainment or content that does
not interfere with the advertising message. This results in the absence of art
and educational programming, which are essential in challenging us to think
in new ways and inspiring us to create change. As a result we lack meaningful
discussion on issues vital to the well being of our community and to the functioning
of democracy, which depends on an informed citizenry.
As an alternative to commercial media, VFR is committed to social and economic justice. VFR is
a welcoming space that encourages social relationships by fostering dialogue
and building knowledge and understanding between and within different ethnic,
racial, class, linguistic and other groups that have been silenced. VFR holds
itself accountable to the community. Beyond broadcasting, we will engage in
a wide variety of cultural, educational and social activities and collaborations
as an integral part of our neighborhood."
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