Jamaican-born The Honorable Pat Baccas-Bowen, founder, CEO, Producer and host of Atlanta based Future Movement Radio (FMR) has made her community and country proud with her recent appointment as ‘Lieutenant Colonel’ by the Governor of Georgia, the Hon. Nathan Deal. She is the first Jamaican in the State of Georgia to be so honored.
The presentation was made to Baccas-Bowen for her superb work in broadcasting and her efforts to advance the Caribbean-American agenda in Georgia.
“It is my great pleasure to recognize your contributions to the people of Georgia.” Governor Deal said in a letter to Baccas-Bowen. “On behalf of a grateful state, I thank you for the example you have set. Your skills as a radio program host have played a unique role in the advancement of the Jamaican-American community in Georgia. Since moving to Atlanta, you have remained a dedicated host, offering a wealth of information, news and music to the growing population, as well as a source for intercultural education. I appreciate the many contributions you have made to our state and recognize your promotion of humanitarian efforts and aid to your fellow citizens and those abroad. I join your peers, the Lieutenant Governor and others around the state in recognizing your record of service and extend my best wishes for continued success.” Baccas, who grew up in Westmoreland, Jamaica has had an impressive career, marked with many significant achievements. Since migrating to the USA more than two decades ago, she has been a leader, a trailblazer, a motivator and a model of inspiration for Caribbean nationals in the USA. For nearly a decade, she owned and operated a successful business in Queens, New York before she moved south to Atlanta to launch Future Movement Radio (FMR) on 1010 AM, WGUN. Today FMR can be heard daily on 1420 AM WATB, 1430 AM WGFS as well as http://futuremovementradio.
It is the loudest voice to thousands of Caribbean nationals in Atlanta, supporting corporate clients like Grace Foods International, Tower Isles Jamaican Style Patties, Jamaica National, Digicel and Lime International Telecommunication, True Juice, Western Union, Royal Caribbean Bakery, Money Gram and Xoom.com. Baccas-Bowen thanks especially Tower Isles Jamaican Style Patties and Grace Products for their continued support.
Baccas is a very a proud Jamaican but is very community focused. She was instrumental in creating and implementing a media awareness campaign for US Census in 2010 which encouraged Caribbean and South American nationals in the state to be counted. Her proudest moment was three years ago when Port-au-Prince, Haiti was devastated by earthquake, Pat quickly mobilized support for those most affected, using her radio program to solicit community support and donations for organizations like the Red Cross, CARE and Food For The Hungry. She also partnered with the World Chamber of Commerce to fly aid into Haiti. “Future Movement radio is not just about music. We provide important information for the community that is pertinent our lives. We also have vibrant and positive discussions about the issues that affect us daily. Every day we also keep listeners rooted in their rich culture and heritage and empower them with information they need to thrive in today’s world” she noted.
