Star & Buc Wild (left) | Source: Getty Images / Getty. "A youthful 'free' alternative to the AM vacuum at 1450", North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement, 50 years of Chicago's WVON: A Chicago voice that echoes nationwide, Iconic WVON radio station moving from Chatham. [10] WHFC's programming was simulcast on 97.9 WEHS after WEHS's storecasting contract expired in the 1950s. A native of East St. Louis, Illinois, Grammy-nominated singer Anita Wilson, fell N'DIGO | Hartman Publishing 329 West 18th Street Suite 613 Chicago, Illinois 60616 | 312.822.0202 2023. Have you always been comfortable talking to people? But Macks aggressive programming of rap music made KDAY the first station to embrace rap as a core part of its programming and helped launch the L.A. rap scene. Talent hosted by Samantha Thomas is available on VON.TV and streaming platforms, ROKU, Amazon, and Apple TV. On March 15, 1996, Granum Communications sold WAOK and WVEE to Infinity Broadcasting, a division of CBS Radio. Red Alert fostered the careers of acts such as KRS-One and Boogie Down Productions, Jungle Brothers, Queen Latifah and A Tribe Called Quest. Jack Diamond Show. The Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder Show, Weekdays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. "That's my only sister. It's OK to have a strong black radio station in our country. To this day, we still believe in gathering for family dinners. Only sometimes, lol! Think about it: three U.S. senators (Barack Obama, Carol Moseley Braun and Roland Burris) and a president. It's got to have a vibrant community, a vibrant audience. It's been playing a critical role since the '60s. I dont do well being complacent, so hopefully this will be a great goal to push toward. I would sometimes get in trouble in grammar school for talking. If you listen to 'VON, as I have over the years, it's a unique voice to a unique people in America. Leonard, another pioneer of Black jocks move into the mainstream, was the first African-American disc jockey on landmark pop station WABC-AM, where he stayed for 14 years doing late-night shifts before moving through a string of New York stations like WRKS, WBLS, and WJUX. Moses "Lucky" Cordell, also known as the"Baron of Bounce," was WVON radio station's program and music director in 1965 and went on to become WVON's general manager in 1970. But I can't live without you. I did this because I thought it would make me money. My professor at the time said to me one day, Samantha youre not doing well on the tests, but youre an amazing speaker; have you ever thought about journalism? I changed my major the next week. When local pop station KMEL started playing hip-hop aggressively, Cook pioneered a new kind of prime-time community affairs program, blending music with activism. What time of day are you most creative? [42] WGCI became so successful that Gannett changed the call letters of 1390 from WVON to WGCI in 1983. Crocker first became a household name on New Yorks Black station, WWRL. It had monster ratings, ruled the soul music scene and became a radio legend -- all with only 1000 watts days and 250 watts at night on 1450. The station played an active role during the Civil Rights Movement during this era. The 63-year-old woman tried to go back inside the house, but the officers brought her out and away from the scene. WVON ("The Voice of A Nation") is a radio station licensed to Berwyn, Illinois, serving the Chicago market, which airs an African-American-oriented talk format. He was a disc jockey on WVON and was influential in the development of blues music in Chicago, Illinois. You want to learn about what matters, what impacts us directly or indirectly? This was not personal, right? Scientists have strong evidence of animal spillover at a market.. Make sure that the stream settings are properly selected in "Module General Options -> Content -> Stream Settings". I began filling in as needed as the traffic/weather and news anchor, and things took off from there. The Matt McGill Show, Weekdays 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. And two important guests I remember listening to were Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King. [29], In 1977, Combined Communications Corporation purchased Globetrotter Communications, and the following year Combined Communications merged with Gannett Co.[30][31] In 1982, Yvonne Daniels joined WVON as morning drive host. Martin Luther King Jr. spoke into its microphones. WVON's origins date back to 1963, when the radio station's owner Chess Records began programming soul, and rhythm and blues music. King, Ike Turner, and Bobby Blue Bland. Sway now hosts the morning show on Sirius satellite radios Shade 45. You've got to remember something: I experienced our largest growth right before the world collapsed (economically). It was a music station at that time, but there was a talk show called "Hot Line." I just really love clothes. You go to a 'VON to really ferret out your particular opinion or perspective on a subject matter, on an issue, and you get really straight talk on an issue. Morbid is a true crime, creepy history and all things spooky podcast hosted by an autopsy technician and a hairstylist. Epic wins. Helped different black politicians get elected. What killed us was FM radio, and people are so fickle. Where were you born? Kim Barker, a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter for The New York Times, revisits an unsolved murder that took place while she was in high school in Laramie, Wyoming, nearly 40 years ago. Petey Greene | Source: Joseph Klipple / Getty. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. Rufus Thomas was the preeminent DJ of Memphis WDIA, the nations first radio station with an all-Black air staff. [11][15][16] WVON ran 1,000 watts during the day and 250 watts at night. And to be back home in Chicago is definitely a plus. Jacks band was also the personal favorite of Vice President Al Gore and played many of their events both personal and for the administration. And I tell my sales staff, "We're not counting the people we reach, we're reaching the people that really count. "The only thing I can do is pray," Brown said a day after the fire. I remember when Harold Washington ran for mayor. Jack Diamond hosted the Jack Diamond Morning Show in Washington, DC for ABC radio for 30 years! WVON Radio has announced today the return of media personality Matt McGill to WVON's line up beginning June 1, 2022. The Boers& Bernstein Show, Weekdays 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. 4. Tom Joyner | Source: Getty Images / Getty. Check out the latest episodes featuring Opal Staples and Myracle Holloway. English; Website; Like 4 Listen live 0. The hosts are not afraid to give an actual opinion on a hard subject matter such as guns, and what we need to do with these knuckleheaded kids who are adding to these atrocities out here. Type in the name of your neighborhood or select one from the list below. What makes for a good urban talk station? How do you want to improve yourself in the next year? Copyright 2023. There's not many places that an urban talk station can survive. Mack gave the first airplay to now-legendary acts like the LA Dream Team, Egyptian Lover, World Class Wreckin Cru, Dr. Dre, Eazy E, Ice T, Ice Cube, NWA, Tone Loc and dozens more. Not everyone is pleasant to deal with all of the time. I may not get you at 20, but I'm going to get you by the time you turn 45, 50. There are so many other stations with so many more listeners, right? In a major market, it was the first 24-hour R&B station, and it had tons and tons and tons of listeners. "Don Cornelius also started his career at WVON," added Spann-Cooper, referencing the late creator and. But there were some of us missed! New York rival 98.7 Kiss-FM answered Frankie Crockers hiring of Mr. Magic when they asked Kool DJ Red Alert to craft his own rap show on weekends. I was born and raised in Chicago. With his Bronx Science high school colleague Kevvy Kev Montague over at Stanfords KZSU, and a number of other important DJs and shows at college and community stations across the Bay, Cook eventually became the ringleader of the Bay Area Hip-Hop Coalition, the first rap radio deejay collective in the world, with more hours of hip-hop on air than in any area of the country. [4][6] Hoffman bought out the other two stations, and by 1936 it operated on 1420 full-time. 199 talking about this. We played the hit R&B songs 24 hours a day. 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But the elections have been criticized over logistical failings and violence that suppressed the vote. Following is an edited, brief oral history from five Chicagoans long in tune with an irreplaceable Chicago radio station. Copyright 2021 Midway Broadcasting All Rights Reserved, Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, elects Bola Tinubu as the new president, A man charged with killing 3 officers was found dead in his jail cell, Wray publicly comments on the FBI's position on COVID's origins, adding political fire. In the volatile world of radio, almost nothing lasts half a century. Star & Buc Wild previously hosted the morning show on Philadelphias 100.3 The Beat. Thank you! TheMason, Remy and Alabama Show, Weekdays 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. Big John and Ray, weekdays, 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. I heard a caller today say: "You know, sometimes I don't like you, but it's like I'm married to you, and I can't get rid of you. And I keep a cute and safe standard face mask handy. Clothes are just an outward expression of my classy, comfy and cool personality. All Rights Reserved. Melody Spann Cooper, chairman of Midway Broadcasting and general manager of WVON, confirmed that Jackson and. Who has that depth and breadth? 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Williams was Billboards Best On-Air Radio Personality in 1993 and became the second African American woman inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2009. And we were staying: "Stop rioting. Though often contentious, the show continues to capture new supporters while proving to be at the forefront of todays changing media landscape. But even more so in the African-American community, because so many of the earlier listeners are now older people. However, the gift of speaking was always within me, and it was noticed by Melody Spann-Cooper, the owner of WVON 1690AM, in 2019. WVON RADIO PERSONALITY Pam Morris with her grandaughter, Chloe Morris, 6 The doctors remained concerned about Morris. Shes also had a long-standing career, and I think its partly because shes so real. One of the big things we did, we gave away Christmas baskets. Stream the best podcasts from your favorite stations. [39][40][41], 107.5 WGCI was also programmed to appeal to black audiences, and it and other FM stations won away many of WVON's listeners. There's something about this place. The DNAinfo archives brought to you by WNYC.Read the press release here. It was during her career as a TV News producer that Samantha received an EMMY Award. When John Mr. It allows me to expand and grow as a person and a personality. We were just the hottest thing in Chicago. But that's true of most of the reading and listening areas of communication. Congratulations on your new job! What have you been able to bring to the late night talk format that will set you apart from others? Frankie Crocker at WBLS Studio. But one decidedly undercelebrated aspect of radio broadcasting history is the contributions Black people made to the medium; namely as radio jockeys, the voices behind the music selection and news reported on the airwaves. Search On air radio personality jobs in Rockville, MD with company ratings & salaries. Just making sure that I keep myself safe. Douglas Wendell Jocko Henderson | Source: Getty Images / Getty. [12] WVON debuted on April 1, 1963 and quickly became a success playing R&B music, becoming the second most listened to Chicago station during evening hours by early 1964. (WVON ). If you only hear someone, but youre not listening to them, its like null and void communication. Check your inbox now to confirm your subscription. We mixed that in there. It needs to continue that. I jumped on that wave early in the game, although I didnt understand how effective and cool it would be for my job. Actually, yes. We're a better nation because of the Voice of a Nation. in Cicero. What are talent hotbeds, and how do we create them? They know where they're going to come to get the real deal. Moses "Lucky" Cordell, also known as the"Baron of Bounce," was WVON radio station's program and music director in 1965 and went on to become WVON's general manager in 1970. Two U.S. intelligence agencies reportedly support the lab leak theory with low-to-moderate confidence. Now its become second nature. Seven years later, their stories collided when a small town detective got a tip and became convinced that if he could solve one mystery, he'd solve the other. Jack has also interviewed a Whos Who in sports, including virtually every major name in every major sport, and in many instances, participated in the Washington sports teams, community and charity outreaches. [44][42] The station experienced a 50% increase in its audience after the call sign change. Self-effacing where Magic was brash, Red Alert became a beloved figure of listeners and rappers alike. The mayor, the governor, preachers, players, from A to Z, people would not have a real sense of what's going on, or a pulse of what's going on in our city (without WVON). While working behind the scenes, I discovered that I was a not only a producer, but that I could talk to people, and keep their interest. Jack and his partners, Jimmy Alexander and Lisa Anne are proud to host mornings on regional stand out 106.9 The Eagle. Christening the show Quiet Storm after a hit single from Smokey Robinson, Lindseys smooth soulful playlist was an instant success, and may well have influenced the growth of the smooth Jazz sector of the music and radio business. Yvonne Daniels was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1995. Magic Rivas created Disco Showcase in 1979 on a small pay-for-time FM station in New York called WHBI, he didnt know he was starting what would become the very first rap radio show. I hope you enjoy experiencing NDIGO. Cliff's interview covers critical issues that impact the African American community. Mojo was well known for his habit of playing lengthy recordings without interruption and was hugely influential in the formation of the Detroit techno scene. In 2007, the station's studios were moved from their longtime home at 3350 S. Kedzie to the former Soft Sheen Products Building on 87th Street in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood. But when we hit, we hit like a ton of bricks. A Chicago native and Cultural Enthusiast at heart, Samantha started her Media career as a Director and Television News Producer for several local news markets across the U.S., including Missouri (CBS), Las Vegas (ABC, FOX, and CBS), and Chicago (CBS) & (WGN). On February 19, 2002, The HistoryMakers played host to a free public event entitled WVON: The Good Ol Days of 60s Radio. That was huge. Currently, Samantha is an on-air personality at WVON 1690AM/i HeartRadio, Chicagos oldest African Amercan-owned news talk radio station. I'm not so arrogant as to believe that 'VON is a larger portion of it, but I'll tell you this: We are better because we are here. A radio station is people." 1. WVON was one of the greatest (and some will argue THE greatest) big-city black radio stations of the 60's/70's era. [27] On August 24, 1976, FM classical music station WFMT was allowed to simulcast on 1450 as an interim operator while the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) evaluated applications for a new license for the frequency. You'll get some good old-fashioned common-sense intelligence, and you better know what you're talking about, because they'll put a corrective measure in there as soon as possible. It knows its audience. If you had a superpower, what would it be and why? It's straight, no chaser. You just couldn't fight FM. Mary J. Blige. Again, I never thought that I could actually do radio, but I was given a chance. VON-TV is WVONs new digital streaming platform. View hosts, shows, show schedules and more. And our ratings, when we were doing Arbitron (were) 20, 23, 24, we slowly dropped down to a 1, 2 share, 0.5. Conrad WorrillProfessor at Northeastern Illinois University and former host on WVON. Cooper was succeeded in Black Chicago radio by very important air personalities like Al Benson who brought the blues and jazz to Chicago on WGES and his colleague Herb Kent, who made his mark after his move to WVON, where he was a strong voice for progress during the tumultuous Civil Rights movement. Say. We asked for cooler heads. If you look at history, from Lu Palmer to Herb Kent, even with Pervis Spann, with blues, Cliff Kelley today, I can look at a number of individuals the reasons I can communicate with the black community is because of 'VON. Thomas also hosted amateur talent shows on Memphis famed Beale Street, premiering young talents like B.B. Matt McGill has resigned as morning personality at WVON AM 1690, ending a 13-year run as one of the most prominent voices on the Midway Broadcasting urban news/talk station. WVON 1690 AM Lincoln University (MO) About I am an Emmy award winning Journalist, and Media Professional committed to providing information that's current, on-trend, and marketable for all. Being multifaceted in the media industry, or any field for that matter, is important, especially during this time. [1] Early life [ edit] Spann was born in Itta Bena, Mississippi, on August 16, 1932. WVON created a legendary group of radio personalities known as . Cook eventually landed a radio show on Berkeleys KALX. Im also a daughter, sister, and friend with a kind heart. Schlikerman, Becky. During his eight years at WVON, Kent established a huge following in the citys growing African-American community. It doesn't make sense.". She said Lucky Cordell headed upstairs after the fire started and the two became trapped, she said. That's not the consensus among intelligence and scientific communities. They finally caught up with us. The next episode of Talent airs December 10, 2020. I was never really shy. For eight years Joyner would do a weekly morning show at K-104 in Dallas, and fly to Chicago every weekday afternoon for a show at WGCI. From the archives of the Coalition for the Remembrance of Elijah Muhammad, this short documentary . Rufus Thomas | Source: Getty Images / Getty. Sunday: 03:00 PM - 07:00 PM, Mon - Fri: 12:00 AM - 06:00 AM
iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries. Real Times Media. [4][5] Like many stations of the time, WHFC shared time with other stations on its frequency. WVON is proud to be Chicago's only African-American news talk radio station. I would watch my mother, grandmother and aunts get dressed all the time when they would go out, or just on a regular basis. Samantha Thomas is an Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Entertainment/Lifestyle Correspondent, and currently a Radio/Social Media Personality on WVON 1690 AM. Our story began in 1963, with the debut of radio station WVON-The Voice of the Negro. WVON is operated by Midway Broadcasting Corporation via a local marketing agreement with frequency owner iHeartMedia. What does the science say about the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic? But I like the 'back' part of that. It's the station that talks about what is really going on in this community, unabashedly, unashamedly. The Patty Vasquez Show, WGN-AM, weeknights, 11 p.m. - 2 a.m. Chicago has WVON, ATL has WAOK!!! Jack cherishes his long-standing relationships with many Hall of Fame athletes, including Joe Theismann, Darrell Green, Charles Mann, Art, Monk, and many others from the Washington football team. The positive response to Lindseys impromptu show led WHUR station manager (and now Urban One founder), Cathy Hughes, to give him his own time slot. The Download,Weeknights 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. WVON, in all of its glory, it has to continue that legacy of being honest, of being culturally specific. Of course, when the riots came (after the assassination of the Rev. [4][7][8] In 1930, WHFC moved to 1420, where it shared time with WEHS and WKBI. I always tell people Chicago is such fertile ground for our people, great movements. This is the undercurrent. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); We deliver stories that have been mistold, gone untold, and need to be retold. (WVON ) Moses "Lucky" Cordell, known as the "Baron of Bounce" on WVON radio, has died less than two weeks after he and his daughter were rescued from a fire in their South Shore home.. Take Me As I Am is a favorite song of mine. It's owners were Leonard and Phil Chess, the founders of Chess Records. WATCH NOW FREE VON TV features original live programs and video on demand films, TV series, entertainment specials, and more. I honestly never thought about a career in fashion, but can always be found putting together clothes to wear. [4] In the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, WHFC aired ethnic and African-American programming. 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