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Pacifica Mission Statement
  1. To establish a Foundation organized and operated exclusively for
    educational purposes no part of the net earnings of which inures to the
    benefit of any member of the Foundation. [*]

  2. To establish and operate for educational purposes, in such manner
    that the facilities involved shall be as nearly self-sustaining as
    possible, one or more radio broadcasting stations licensed by the
    Federal Communications Commission and subject in their operation to the
    regulatory actions of the Commission under the Communications Act of
    1934, As Amended.

  3. In radio broadcasting operations to encourage and provide outlets
    for the creative skills and energies of the community; to conduct
    classes and workshops in the writing and producing of drama; to
    establish awards and scholarships for creative writing; to offer
    performance facilities to amateur instrumentalists, choral groups,
    orchestral groups and music students; and to promote and aid other
    creative activities which will serve the cultural welfare of the
    community.

  4. In radio broadcasting operations to engage in any activity that
    shall contribute to a lasting understanding between nations and between
    the individuals of all nations, races, creeds and colors; to gather and
    disseminate information on the causes of conflict between any and all
    of such groups; and through any and all means compatible with the
    purposes of this corporation to promote the study of political and
    economic problems and of the causes of religious, philosophical and
    racial antagonisms.

  5. In radio broadcasting operations to promote the full distribution of
    public information; to obtain access to sources of news not commonly
    brought together in the same medium; and to employ such varied sources
    in the public presentation of accurate, objective, comprehensive news
    on all matters vitally affecting the community.

* Article II Subsection (a) was amended March 6, 1971, filed April 9, 1971, and corrected amendment filed May 5, 1971.