Greetings, my name is George Funmaker. I am a longtime KPFK listener and running for the Local Station Board for the first time. I am an enrolled tribal member of the Ho-Chunk Nation and Spirit Lake Dakota. I was born and raised in Los Angeles (Gabrielino Tongva/Kizh territories). I am a father of four children, and live in the South Bay; I am honored to work and be of service in the Native community. My motivation to run for the LSB is rooted in my own experience of being greatly influenced by progressive programming on KPFK. Growing up, I was introduced to Divine Forces Radio with Fidel Rodriguez on KPFK. This show had a tremendous impact on me - it helped shape my political and spiritual awareness, as well as my critical thinking skills. Also listening to American Indian Airwaves on KPFK helped educate me on various Indigenous issues throughout Native Country. KPFK has had a significant impact on my course and involvement in activism, and advocating for communities and families. My vision for my participation in the LSB is to uplift Black, Indigenous, and POC voices and viewpoints in programming. Alongside my fellow Grassroots LSB Candidates, I am committed to antiracism, decolonization, anti imperialism, and ecosocialism; additionally, #LANDBACK.