In centuries past, beekeepers across Europe and early America maintained a quiet tradition. When a significant life event occurred, they would go out to their hives and share the news with the bees they cared for.
Some whispered the news; others draped the hives in black cloth during mourning. It was believed that bees, deeply entwined with the rhythm of human life, needed to be kept informed. If neglected, the bees might stop producing honey, abandon the hive, or even die.
This ritual, called “Telling the Bees” wasn’t just an act of superstition. It reflected a deeper understanding that the smallest of God’s creatures are part of our stories, our joys, and our griefs. It was a way of honoring the bond between nature and humanity, and the idea that news, both joyful and sorrowful, deserves to be shared.
At 92.7 The Bee, we draw inspiration from that tradition. We believe news of local or global significance still deserves to be told in thoughtful ways. Because when an event affects you, our listener, there is no more important story in the world.
So when you witness something worth sharing, please… Tell The Bee, so we can tell everyone!