My name is Chris Brown and I am running as a candidate for the staff LSB position. Currently I am in the third phase of the 1st Voice Apprenticeship Program Group 31 titled, “VOICES OF REVOLUTION.” In addition, I produce and host a weekly podcast titled, Crossing The Line: Life in Occupied Palestine. I have been an active listener of KPFA for over ten years. The dedication and passion of the programmers, paid staff , staff volunteers, and listener volunteers, re-affirmed my belief that independent media is more vital than ever in this world of corporate sponsored mainstream media that poses as journalism.