KMOJ's Community Viewpoint


Today’s conversation is not just about celebrity headlines—it’s about real pain, real people, and real healing. The recent revelations and emotional conversations surrounding Shannon Sharpe have stirred deep emotions across our community. Whether it’s his past experiences or the culture of silence many of us were raised in, this moment opens the door to something deeper—the generational silence that often surrounds abuse in our families, relationships, and communities.
Too often, survivors—especially Black men and women—are taught to be strong, to stay quiet, to keep the family image intact. But silence is not strength. Silence keeps the cycle alive.
Today, we’re peeling back the layers and asking the hard questions:
  • How do we overcome abuse when speaking up feels like betrayal?
  • Why is silence so common—and so dangerous?
  • What does healing really look like?
This is a space for truth, vulnerability, and transformation. Let’s talk about what it means to reclaim your voice, your power, and your future. ✊🏾🖤

What is KMOJ's Community Viewpoint?

“KMOJ’s Community Viewpoint” is a podcast series created by KMOJ-89.9 FM Radio “The People’s Station”. These conversations explore issues and perspectives critical to the health and well-being of all members of the communities of color we serve.
Since first going “on the air” in 1976, KMOJ-89.9-FM continues its legacy as the community-oriented station located in Minneapolis, Minnesota airing a predominantly urban adult contemporary format.
“KMOJ’s Community Viewpoint” is one way the station achieves its mission of engaging, supporting and empowering Communities of Color to elevate the way of life of the people of its community and to challenge social and economic disparities, and the persistent consequences of historic racism.
The station call letters, “KMOJ” were inspired by the Swahili word “UMOJA” which means “Unity.” http://kmojfm.com/