102.3 FM WHIV-LP in New Orleans serves as an essential voice for those who are often unheard, amplifying the perspectives of underrepresented communities through its diverse programming and hosts. Committed to human rights and social justice, 102.3 FM WHIV-LP acts as a change agent by raising awareness about HIV and other infectious diseases while addressing critical social justice issues. The station fosters community engagement and activism, offering a platform for marginalized groups to discuss local concerns that mainstream media often overlook. One of its standout initiatives is the Out and Loud program, which trains LGBTQIA+ teens in broadcasting, empowering them with the skills to create their broadcasts, podcasts, and streaming content. This initiative aims to ensure that no queer youth ever feels alone, providing them with a supportive community. By showcasing alternative perspectives and fostering dialogue on critical social issues, 102.3 FM WHIV-LP supports local artists and musicians and reaffirms its commitment to human rights and social justice, encouraging community support and involvement for a more inclusive media landscape.
Radio Resistance: 102.3FM WHIV-LP Amplifies the Call for Human Rights and Social Justice in NOLA
Presentation Description
Presentation Details
Date:
Sunday (11/11/24)
Time:
4:30 PM
Location:
Upstairs Theater – New Orleans Jazz Museum
Presenter Biography
MarkAlain Dery
MarkAlain Déry, DO, MPH, FACOI Dr. Déry is an infectious disease physician and public health practitioner in New Orleans, Louisiana. Along with his wife, Dr. Dery co-founded 102.3FM WHIV-LP, a radio station dedicated to human rights and social justice. A proud affiliate of the Pacifica network, 102.3FM WHIV-LP first went on air on World AIDS Day (December 1st), 2014. Our mission is to promote advocacy through innovative messaging. We emphasize progressive politics, reproductive health, civil rights, and energy policies in New Orleans. We also have many shows hosted by LGBTQIA+ individuals. The station features progressive programming from a diverse group of over fifty DJs and talk show hosts; we are proud that our host and programming ‘look and sound’ like New Orleans. Dr. Déry is board-certified in both internal medicine and infectious diseases. He is an expert in HIV diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Déry has worked as a trauma and emergency physician for ten years in various locations. As an emergency medicine physician, Dr. Déry ran the medical clinic for Katrina evacuees at the Astrodome. First on the scene in the immediate aftermath of the Haiti earthquake in 2010, Dr. Déry helped build and manage the American field hospital. Recently, Dr. Déry responded to the violent Russian Federation conflict in Ukraine in May and June 2022; Dr. Déry launched the Armed Conflict Trauma Training Course to help non-trauma-based physicians in Ukraine.
