The Columbia Urban Broadcast Network (CUBN) is a dynamic force for truth and empowerment in our community. Founded with the vision to amplify the voices of the underrepresented, CUBN brings you unfiltered news, in-depth analyses, and compelling stories that matter. Our commitment to integrity and excellence ensures that every piece of content we deliver is backed by thorough research and a passion for justice. From tackling complex social issues to highlighting the achievements of local artists and entrepreneurs, CUBN is dedicated to fostering a well-informed and vibrant community. We stand resilient against censorship and misinformation, striving to provide a platform where every voice can be heard.
We Are the CUBN.
Closing the information gap since 2020
The Columbia Urban Broadcast Network (CUBN) owes its inception to the generous support of City of Columbia Mayor Daniel Rickenmann and Richland County Councilman Derrek Pugh, who sponsored Hospitality Tax contributions in 2019 to promote tourism, local artists, performers, and the rich natural beauty and history of Columbia and Richland County, especially its people.
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The Broad River Business Alliance played a crucial role in creating a small business network of information that has impacted policy at local and state levels. This network has also supported programs aimed at reducing poverty and crime in communities of color.
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Over the past three years, under the leadership of founder and Editor Javar Juarez, CUBN has evolved into a canonical community news platform. Mr. Juarez has been dedicated to ensuring marginalized communities receive in-depth coverage and stay informed about core stories behind the news.
CUBN has amassed over 5,000 daily readers and more than 22,000 subscribers.
In mid-2023, Mr. Juarez discovered that social media algorithms were censoring much of the network’s content, including political coverage. This challenge led him to rebuild the network’s infrastructure twice to overcome the throttling of progressive-themed videos and coverage of complex social issues within Black communities in South Carolina.
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Despite these setbacks and without additional government support, CUBN has continued to close the information gap in the Midlands. Quality journalism and in-depth analysis are often hidden behind paywalls, making it difficult for low-wage and poor individuals to access the truth. CUBN stands against the tide of propaganda prevalent in local news media, which often supports agendas of white supremacy, hatred, xenophobia, bigotry, misogyny, racism, and discrimination.
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CUBN is committed to truth, integrity, and moral excellence. Our associates, contractors, vendors, and partners are all dedicated to providing uncensored, data-backed information. We pledge to always seek and represent the truth impartially.
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Thank you for your continued support of community news and for amplifying community voices. Good governance and charity start at home.
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Please share our network with your friends, family, community, and worldwide. Each of us has a platform and the power to use it for good.
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Consider making a contribution to help us continue being a voice for the community via Cashapp: $cubnsc
Thank you.