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Despite the changes made to the Bylaws without notification to or the informed consent of the members, Pacifica Foundation’s Articles of Incorporation, which include the Pacifica mission statement, remain intact.
That reads as follows:
To establish a Foundation organized and operated exclusively for educational purposes no part of the net earnings of which inures to the benefit of any member of the Foundation.
To establish and operate for educational purposes, in such manner that the facilities involved shall be as nearly self-sustaining as possible, one or more radio broadcasting stations licensed by the Federal Communications Commission and subject in their operation to the regulatory actions of the Commission under the Communications Act of 1934, As Amended.
In radio broadcasting operations to encourage and provide outlets for the creative skills and energies of the community; to conduct classes and workshops in the writing and producing of drama; to establish awards and scholarships for creative writing; to offer performance facilities to amateur instrumentalists, choral groups, orchestral groups and music students; and to promote and aid other creative activities which will serve the cultural welfare of the community.{mosimage}
In radio broadcasting operations to engage in any activity that shall contribute to a lasting understanding between nations and between the individuals of all nations, races, creeds and colors; to gather and disseminate information on the causes of conflict between any and all of such groups; and through any and all means compatible with the purposes of this corporation to promote the study of political and economic problems and of the causes of religious, philosophical and racial antagonisms.
In radio broadcasting operations to promote the full distribution of public information; to obtain access to sources of news not commonly brought together in the same medium; and to employ such varied sources in the public presentation of accurate, objective, comprehensive news on all matters vitally affecting the community.
In addition, despite the changes in the Bylaws, the mission statement is still incorporated into them as a statement of the purpose of the Foundation, and the authors of the new Bylaws could also not openly discard the following two sections from Article I:
Section 3: Principles
The Foundation is committed to peace and social justice, and seeks to involve in its governance and operations individuals committed to these principles.
Section 4: Commitment to Diversity
The Foundation is committed to diversity and inclusion of all nations, races, ethnicities, creeds, colors, classes, genders, sexual orientations, ages and people with disabilities in its programming, staff, management, committees and governance.
The Pacifica Mission Coalition believes, and hopes you will agree, that it is our candidates and supporters who truly uphold the purposes, principles and commitment to diversity that underpin the Foundation and the radio stations it operates to meet the needs of the communities they serve.
Since its inception, the Foundation has been contested terrain, targeted by governmental, corporate and other forces that want to contain, control, or limit freedom of speech and cultural expression. Upholding the mission requires the vigilance and engagement of all its members.
DISCLAIMER: This is not an official Pacifica Foundation, Inc. website nor an official website of any of the five Pacifica Foundation, Inc. Radio Stations (KPFA Radio, KPFK Radio, KPFT Radio, WBAI Radio, WPFW Radio). Opinions and facts alleged on this site belong to the author(s) of the website only and should NOT be assumed to be true or to reflect the editorial stance or policy of the Pacifica Foundation, Inc., or any of the five Radio Stations (KPFA Radio, KPFK Radio, KPFT Radio, WBAI Radio, WPFW Radio), or the opinions of its management, Pacifica National Board, station staff, or other listener members.
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