Live Saturday Night: The Light After Dark Brings South Jersey Writers, Artists and Community Voices to WLFR
Raymond Tyler’s weekly Saturday-night program on WLFR 91.7 FM blends music, poetry, film discussions and civic engagement from Stockton University.
GALLOWAY TOWNSHIP, N.J. — On Saturday nights, you can find me—Atlantic City Focus Arts and Entertainment Editor Raymond Tyler—in conversation with members of the community on The Light After Dark.
The program airs live from 7 to 9 p.m. on WLFR 91.7 FM at Stockton University. Listeners outside the station’s broadcast range can tune in online at WLFR.fm.
I share my eclectic musical tastes—including gospel, rock and soul, blues, a cappella, hip-hop and more—while hosting a dinner party-style conversation with community members, writers and artists.
Please enjoy these clips and photographs from our Aug. 29 program.
Dr. Ananda Davis -Wright and Jerrell Mills Discuss the Art of Writing
Remembering Michael Wright and The Five Heartbeats
Actor Michael Wright, best known for playing Eddie King Jr. in the 1991 film The Five Heartbeats, died Aug. 19, 2026. Writer Nathan Davis and reggae artist Jay Farmer joined the program to discuss Wright and the enduring cultural impact of the film.
What Were the Best Black Films of the 1990s?
Nathan Davis and Jay Farmer compare some of the most memorable Black films released during the 1990s.
A Positive Word With Lyn Harris
Community member and co-producer Lyn Harris joined the program to share a message about the importance of kindness during her recurring segment, “A Positive Word.”
LYN HARRIS WITH A POSITIVE WORD TONIGHT
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On Friday, Aug. 28, 2026, several Black organizations, including the National Action Network, commemorated the 63rd anniversary of the 1963 March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom.
CIVIC ENGAGEMENT: Nathan Davis Reflects on the March on Washington
Father, writer and teacher Nathan Davis reflects on the historic March on Washington and considers where the nation stands today.
Poetry Anne Lyrix Shares Her Upcoming Projects
Community poet Poetry Anne Lyrix joined the program to discuss her upcoming projects. We also played her classic poem, “Returned Purchase.”
Jay Farmer Remembers Tim Curry and The Rocky Horror Picture Show
Renowned actor Tim Curry, best known for his iconic performance in The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died Aug. 25, 2026. Reggae artist Jay Farmer joined the program to discuss Curry and the actor’s lasting cultural legacy.
The Light After Dark With Raymond Tyler airs Saturdays from 7 to 9 p.m. on WLFR 91.7 FM. Listen online at WLFR.fm.
Additional clips from the Aug. 29, 2026, program will be published later as part of Raymond Tyler’s Art Beats column.
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