WFHB FireHouse Broadcasting

Former Democratic presidential candidate Al Sharpton spends a lively evening with the Bloomington community. A gifted public speaker since the age of 4, Reverend Sharpton appeared in Bloomington for a speech called "Al on America," which includes a question and answer period. His Bloomington visit was sponsored by IU's Union Board and recorded live on location for WFHB at the IU Auditorium on Thursday April 21st, 2005. "Standing Room Only" is a new locally-produced program featuring lectures, town hall meetings, and other public forums recorded on-location at various sites in Monroe County. This program amplifies voices not adequately represented in mainstream media to help raise public consciousness of issues affecting life in south central Indiana and beyond.