Ian Andre Espinet posted this up on his blog last Friday.
For anyone that’s enjoyed what the Worldwide Wakeup Show with Jester and Chief has provided to Toronto for the last decade and change (shouts to Dj Majesty!), you may be interested in what he had to say:
Good morning,
Today I write to you, as I understand that often, communities need to be pushed to action. Enclosed, is my letter to officials at CIUT and members of the Board of Directors with respect to the cancellation of the “Worldwide WakeUp Show” which aired on Thursday mornings from 5:30-8am on 89.5fm for the last 15 years with radio personalities Jester and Chief.
Too often do things of this nature take place, and we feel annoyed or upset, yet do not take the steps to defend the issues. And then it happens again. And again, until there’s no one LEFT to defend it.
Please take a moment out of your busy day if you are a fan of this radio show to contact the powers that be, in a polite and respectful manner to express your opinion on the cancellation of the show.
I have included my own letter to them below.
Thank you for your time.
SIMPLY CLICK HERE TO CONTACT CIUT
Read IAE’s letter to CIUT after the jump!
(Imho) Loving the city we live in requires more than just saying we love it, or cheering from the sidelines wearing patriotic paraphernalia; basking in accomplishments that boost our sense of identity.. not realizing they require authentic, constructive reciprocation to be sustainable representations of ourselves.
If there isn’t a willingness to build, cultivate and sustain the things we claim to love is it really love?
(think about what love of your family, kids and cherished friends entails)
And it’s not enough to show it just when it’s politically convenient and/or immediately self-serving.
True love is defined when it really sucks to have to get up and do something for it.
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