HBCU Radio Spotlight: WSHA 88.9 FM, The Station That Made History
Before dozens of HBCU radio stations served their communities, one station broke entirely new ground. In 1968, WSHA 88.9 FM signed on from Shaw University in Raleigh, North Carolina, becoming…






![A vibrant, wide-angle photograph capturing the crowded cobblestone street of the French Quarter Festival in New Orleans under bright daylight. Historic buildings with intricate wrought-iron balconies frame both sides of the street. A prominent wrought-iron archway over the street holds a large banner reading "LIVE BROADCAST ALL WEEKEND," "WWOZ 90.7 FM," and "NEW ORLEANS" with musical illustrations. On an elevated stage to the right, a traditional six-piece jazz brass band plays instruments like trumpets and saxophones. A massive, diverse crowd fills the street, holding colorful parasols and beads; several individuals are wearing headphones. A sign on a post on the right reads "FRENCH QUARTER FEST 2026". A small, circular blue and white "web radio info" logo is subtly integrated in the bottom right corner [cite_1.png]. The composition emphasizes the live music, the historic atmosphere, and the broadcast connection.](https://webradioinfo.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/Screenshot-from-2026-04-15-11-57-43.png)

