KUSC-FM and the Sound of Diversity

I was pleased to see the progress USC has made in recognizing the cultural diversity in which it finds itself (“Walls and Bridges,” March 21.) I was disappointed that no mention of the school radio station, KUSC-FM 91.5, was made in adjusting to this diversity.

KUSC-FM has expanded its programming beyond the European classics to include African, Latin, Asian and Indian classics. This is a great educational leap for most Americans to make. The station and its management should be praised for this outreach effort.

Secondly, the public should be made aware that the station has acquired one Latino and two African-American program hosts. The hosts can serve as role models. There are not too many of them in classical music for youth in the African-American or Latino communities.

HERBERT A. LEVI

Long Beach