I now call that the early preparation of Samantha, lol! [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. Just absolutely phenomenal. Jack has appeared on national television many times, including a speaking role on the George Lopez Show. It tells an incredible story about the graciousness of this city and how it really embraces its iconic things. On February 19, 2002, The HistoryMakers played host to a free public event entitled WVON: The Good Ol Days of 60s Radio. And we were staying: "Stop rioting. How does this position fit into your career plans? Season one, The Drug Wars, tells the story of an FBI agent who goes undercover with a biker gang, and follows a trail of clues that eventually leads to the US invasion of a foreign country. From host Jody Avirgan (30 for 30, FiveThirtyEight, Radiotopia) and the TED Audio Collective, Good Sport is your guide through an array of stadiums, pitches, pools and slopes that shed a light on the ups and downs of being human. And describe your childhood growing up. Not that the journey has been easy or predictable. There's something about this place. The music was an inspiration. There are very few stations that can say they have chronicled the progress of black people in this country from the '60s to now. Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 6.3; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/103.0.0.0 Safari/537.36, 2nd Helping sponsored by Residential Improvement Services, The Daily Game sponsored by Maryland Lottery, Operation Severe Weather Tire World Auto Service Centers, Connecting Communities Submit Your Event. Why journalism? Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing, 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago, Chance, Gloria Estefan, Aziz Ansari, Nas Close Out Obama Summit, Parking Meter Firm To Get Extra $20 Million From City In 2018, Parking Restrictions Near Soldier Field And New Wintrust Arena OK'd, Woman Gives Birth (To Twins!) When I arrived at Lincoln University of Missouri in Fall of 2000, I majored in computer information systems. And for a young person just coming out of the Army and returning to school and the civil rights movement was at a fever pitch I used to listen to "Hot Line," which was hosted by Wesley South. The Cliff Kelley Show, Weekdays 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Terri Hemmert,Weekdays 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lin Brehmer,Weekdays 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. I loved the way college life looked, and knew I wanted to get that feeling. Not in Motown, at WVON. Follow her on social media @DanieSandersOfficial. Mr. Magic brought the first rap show to commercial radio on New Yorks WBLS. Gibson got his start on the very first Black-owned radio station, Atlantas WERD, in 1949. iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries. WVON: The Good Ol Days of 60s Radio. I honestly never thought about a career in fashion, but can always be found putting together clothes to wear. English; Website; Like 4 Listen live 0. [44][42] The station experienced a 50% increase in its audience after the call sign change. Only sometimes, lol! WVON's origins date back to 1963, when the radio station's owner Chess Records began programming soul, and rhythm and blues music. Star & Buc Wild previously hosted the morning show on Philadelphias 100.3 The Beat. 4. 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. For more on Samantha Thomas check out her website www.TalkToSamantha.com or follow her on social media @Talk2Samantha. Why did you attend college away from Chicago? But I think, overall, it has given the black community an opportunity to have our own voice, our own analysis of issues, from our own unique perspective, given the dynamics of the American society. [4][6] Hoffman bought out the other two stations, and by 1936 it operated on 1420 full-time. The Download,Weeknights 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. And one of the reasons was to give a different view of black life to the general public, the radio-listening public. Critics say the move looks like retaliation. Some of my best work has been done under pressure. Politics. 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. We were given credit for putting a lid on that. 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. Russ Parr began his career as a stand-up comedian in California and got his start in radio on Los Angeless famed KDAY. A few years later, Magic took his Rap Attack to commercial station WBLS and fostered the careers of producer Marley Marl, and artists like Biz Markie and Big Daddy Kane. I tell people 'VON today is an acquired listenership. I keep a notepad and pen near me at all times because Im always thinking of ideas, and if I dont write them down, Ill forget. We took the market by storm. TheMason, Remy and Alabama Show, Weekdays 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. Big John and Ray, weekdays, 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. My mother instilled education in all of us, and made it a priority for us growing up. Widely considered to be the first African-American radio announcer, Jack L. Coopers All Negro radio show aired in the 1930s on Chicagos WSBC. 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. Currently, Samantha is an on-air personality at WVON 1690AM/i HeartRadio, Chicagos oldest African Amercan-owned news talk radio station. This station is more than a radio station to our legions of listeners. 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. It was a music station at that time, but there was a talk show called "Hot Line." I think Ive progressed well in my career. WVON 1690AM/ iHeartRadio is a staple in the Chicago media community. Cliff Kelley, WVON radio personality, has an insightful interview with the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan. [33] Two former WVON personalities, Pervis Spann and Wesley South, were the principals of Midway Broadcasting. As president and general manager of Chicago's WVON-AM, Melody Spann-Cooper heads the only African American-owned radio station in the nation's third-largest market. [35][36][38][39] The 317-foot tower was located at the old WVON site at 3350 South Kedzie Avenue. Beale, Twins Born At Roosevelt Red Line Station Have Names, Are Doing Well, Three Dots And A Dash Debuts New Drinks For Fall, Including Pumpkin Spice, Ald. 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. VON-TV is WVONs new digital streaming platform. She is the first black woman in Chicago to hold this distinction. R&B is a top favorite. $19.99. How do you want to improve yourself in the next year? 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. When brothers Leonard and Phil Chess bought WHFC-AM 1450 in 1963, their goal was to promote Chess Records, renaming the outlet WVON for Voice of the Negro. Conrad WorrillProfessor at Northeastern Illinois University and former host on WVON. WVON's origins lie in WHFC, which began in 1926, broadcasting from the Hotel Flanders in Chicago. When we first went on, we were absolutely the most listened-to radio station in the city of Chicago. So I've been to hell and back financially. Tom Joyner | Source: Getty Images / Getty. I dont do well being complacent, so hopefully this will be a great goal to push toward. [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. During her career as a TV news producer, Samantha received an Emmy Award and shortly afterwards created her own media lane. 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. I just really love clothes. WVON Radio 1690 - The Talk of Chicago ADVERTISEMENT Our Partners Florida Gov. I may not get you at 20, but I'm going to get you by the time you turn 45, 50. WBBM 780 AM/105.9 FM Newsradio CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Pat Cassidy, Felicia Middlebrooks, Keith Johnson, Kris Kridel TOP ROW, FROM LEFT: Josh Liss, Nancy Harty, Jeff Joniak BOTTOM ROW, FROM LEFT: Len. (Journalist) Lu Palmer would bring in the message as related to race and the struggle. I have a never-ending creative mind, but Ive found that Im most creative in the evening. Licensed to Berwyn, Illinois, WVON has studios in the South Loop,[3] and its transmitter is located at 87th and Kedzie in Chicago's Ashburn community. Who has that depth and breadth? "The only thing I can do is pray," Brown said a day after the fire. 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. The fire began in Pat Cordell's bedroom, according to her sister, Pamela Brown. A triple-threat performer of song, dance and comedy, Thomas nighttime show, Hoot and Holler, was an influential source of blues and R&B for a generation of white and Black listeners alike. The Rev. Jack Diamond Show. I like coming back. WVON 1690 AM is a radio station licensed to Berwyn, Illinois, serving the greater Chicago area, which airs an African-American-oriented talk format. 30.11.2021. Jack was also friends with Ambassador, Sergeant Shriver and his family, and he and the Band did work on behalf of Special Olympics, and continues to do so. I want to know what people are thinking sometimes. I always say that WVON has one of the most intelligent listening audiences in the country because you cannot get away with saying (just anything), however rational or irrational it is. But I like the 'back' part of that. Herb Kent and that whole entourage of personalities were very impactful in getting the word out through music and through our culture on WVON. It's a very learned audience. Mon - Fri: 06:00 AM - 10:00 AM. Our innovative concepts and approach to delivering intimate and scaled events tailored to fit client needs are unparalleled in today's broadcasting landscape. (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.. It allows me to expand and grow as a person and a personality. What have you been able to bring to the late night talk format that will set you apart from others? Learn how and when to remove this template message, North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement, RadioInsight.com . Deep Cover drops on Mondays. They finally caught up with us. "Quite frankly, as 'VON continues to evolve, we get away from the psychological segmentation of who we are. Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. But the black community has unique and particular issues that impact it on a daily basis, historically, and in terms of our connections with ourselves and the rest of the country. [50][51] In Summer 2020, Stroger left WVON, along with his co-host Maze Jackson, after being told by station management that they could no longer discuss Mayor Lori Lightfoot, and to disconnect any callers who were critical of her, immediately joining 1570 WBGX in the same time slot.[52][53]. Deep Cover is a show about people who lead double lives. And I tell my sales staff, "We're not counting the people we reach, we're reaching the people that really count. I was born and raised in Chicago. When John Mr. WVON Radio has announced today the return of media personality Matt McGill to WVON's line up beginning June 1, 2022. That's the source you go to. Throughout the 1960s, many listeners on the south and west sides of Chicago wholeheartedly agreed with Cordell's sentiments towards the local radio station WVON 1450AM, "The Voice of the Sometimes I don't like your hosts' opinions. To this day, we still believe in gathering for family dinners. What time of day are you most creative? It knows its audience. They were the first to assemble a radio station in Chicago specifically designed to serve the city's growing Black community. What Ive done is always remember who I am and where I plan to go. One of the big things we did, we gave away Christmas baskets. Afternoon Drive, Weekdays2 p.m. - 7 p.m. TOP ROW, FROM LEFT:Melba Lara, Tony Sarabia, Jennifer WhiteBOTTOM ROW, FROM LEFT:Lauren Chooljian, Marc Garber, Jerome McDonnell, TOP ROW, FROM LEFT:Chip Mitchell, Natalie Moore, Michael PuenteBOTTOM ROW, FROM LEFT:Becky Vevea, OdetteYousef and Sarah Karp. [38], WXOL aired a blues oriented format, and its appearance on the dial sparked an immediate increase in the sales of blues records in the Chicago area. The Steve Cochran Show,Weekdays 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. [4] WHFC's frequency was changed to 1450 in 1941, as a result of the North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement. WATCH NOW FREE VON TV features original live programs and video on demand films, TV series, entertainment specials, and more. [48] The WRLL call letters were assigned to Midway's half of the time-share on 1450 at Cicero, Illinois. But there were some of us missed! All Rights Reserved. He always had guests who represented different aspects of what was going on in the black community at that time. We mixed that in there. The Wake Up Show eventually became internationally syndicated, reaching more than 20 different markets in five countries. The WintrustBusiness Lunch with Steve Bertrand, Weekdays noon-1 p.m. If it was the O.J. E. Rodney Jones, air personality in Chicago in the 1960s on WVON-AM. However, the gift of speaking was always within me, and it was noticed by Melody Spann-Cooper, the owner of WVON 1690AM, in 2019. But the dynamics of black culture embodied in the music of jazz and blues and gospel continue to be very, very much embraced by even younger generations. In the mid-1980s Parr also recorded with his band Bobby Jimmy and The Critters. In 1996, he became the second African American giant of syndication when his Russ Parr Morning Show on Radio Ones WKYS-FM became the base of operations for a network that eventually reached more than 3 million listeners daily on over 40 radio stations. Because the white radio stations never gave us that much time. A lot of the Motown records broke here in Chicago. Rufus Talks With Raymond Lambert On His Documentary Punch 9, Egonmwan And Buchanan Talk With Andre Smith And Mother Of 11 Year Old Sexual Assault Victim. [13] In 2002, then State Senator Barack Obama filled in for vacationing Cliff Kelley. So this whole idea of black talk radio was really an extension of Mr. South's influence. Who is your favorite artist and why? Although he had Chess Records, he was smart enough to know we had to play more than Chess records; we played Atlantic records. 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. [1] Early life [ edit] Spann was born in Itta Bena, Mississippi, on August 16, 1932. [28] WVON reduced its news and community programming beginning in 1974, but continued to air a weekly broadcast by Jesse Jackson. Main Menu. Call sign: WVON Frequency: 1690 AM City of license: Berwyn, IL Format: News/Talk Owner: Pollack Broadcasting Area Served: Chicago Sister stations: V103 102.7 FM, 93.9 LITE FM, 103.5 KISS FM Chicago, Inspiration 1390, 107.5 WGCI, Rock 95.5 Contact You will have some strong feedback supporting or in opposition. Working with different people, you sometimes come across personalities that are less than favorable. WVON, in all of its glory, it has to continue that legacy of being honest, of being culturally specific. Say. Condon, David. They didn't know we were all black. Upon his release when he was hired to host his own show, Rapping With Petey Greene, at WOL in Washington D.C. His success led him to television where he hosted his own Emmy Award-winning show, Petey Greenes Washington, on local WDCA-TV and BET. By continuing to push myself beyond comfort zones. He later purchased WVON in the late 1970s. Its Chicagos urban legacy station and for more than 50 years, WVON has been positioned as a media powerhouse, so Ive always known of the station. Contacts; WVON 1690 AM reviews. [11][12] 97.9 WEHS was included in the sale. Spann began his radio career in the 1950s. [42] WGCI became so successful that Gannett changed the call letters of 1390 from WVON to WGCI in 1983. Im smiling as I answer this. This was not personal, right? Q&A Anita Wilson Gospel Musics Soul Sister, Q&A with Kiley Russell, Founder of Kemit Academy, Q&A With Briahna Gatlin, Head Of Swank PR, EYE ON CHI: Kendria K Love Harris aka K Love The Poet, EYE ON CHI: Ana Sierra of Ana Sierra of ASWBL Ana Sierra Womens Basketball League, EYE ON CHI: Rick Stone Stone and Robert. I grew up on 'VON. WVON is owned by Midway Broadcasting Corporation and broadcast on the 1690 kHz frequency via a LMA local marketing agreement with frequency owner iHeartMedia, Inc. WVON has studios on . What celebrity would you love to interview? What killed us was FM radio, and people are so fickle. She also kept us involved in extracurricular activities like summer camps, after-school programs, and church. Martin Luther King Jr. used this station as his bully pulpit in the latter part of his life, in the years he spent in Chicago, between '66 to '68. Many people in the black community knew he was going to win. Williams currently hosts her own daytime TV talk show. A radio station is people." 1. FROM LEFT:Producer Gabe (Gabe Ramirez),ShowbizShelley (Michelle Menaker) andJ-Niice(Jamar McNeil). Rufus Thomas was the preeminent DJ of Memphis WDIA, the nations first radio station with an all-Black air staff. I always knew I wanted to attend college away from home. 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. The 63-year-old woman tried to go back inside the house, but the officers brought her out and away from the scene. Star (Troi Torain) and his stepbrother Buc Wild (Timothy Joseph) started their radio journey in March of 2000 hosting the morning show on Hot 97 in New York City. For more neighborhood news, listen to DNAinfo Radio here: Next in Downtown, South Loop & River North. The Bill Leff and Wendy Snyder Show, Weekdays 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.; 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. And they were saying how we should stop the riots. Thomas also hosted amateur talent shows on Memphis famed Beale Street, premiering young talents like B.B. Needless to say, Im creative all day! But even more so in the African-American community, because so many of the earlier listeners are now older people. Search On air radio personality jobs in Rockville, MD with company ratings & salaries. 9:35 am. All Rights Reserved. Frank Ski has been an integral part of our local Atlanta . There are so many other stations with so many more listeners, right? It can scare people sometimes because it may seem like youre waiting until the last minute. American Idol Chatter for 16 years. And so when you wrapped your brain around that and the fact that we survived it with less resources, less capital, with all these things against us, (it) means that we're here for the long haul. And it grew up with 'VON. And to be back home in Chicago is definitely a plus. In 1994, The Fly Jock became one of the first nationally syndicated Black DJs when was hired to host his own program, the Tom Joyner Morning Show, which spread to 29 stations. I love all types of music. I waited two years to attend, but the wait was just what I needed. [3], In May 2019, former Cook County Board President Todd Stroger joined the station as morning co-host. In 1999, Spann-Cooper purchased a controlling interest in the Midway Broadcasting Company, the . Sway Calloway, along with his partner King Tech, became the first to host a hip-hop radio show on a pop station when his Wake Up Show debuted on San Franciscos KMEL-FM in 1990. "Don Cornelius also started his career at WVON," added Spann-Cooper, referencing the late creator and. It doesn't have to be PC. (It was) very, very, very important; because all of (the hosts) had names that were well-known, there was a great listening audience. Pervis Spann, who helped boost the careers of many radio personalities, disc jockeys and successful recording artists as he transformed WVON into the "Voice of the Negro" and . But Im more efficient during the day. Tags: BBChicago, black media, Dsanders, Samantha Thomas, talent, VonTV, WVON. The Mully and Hanley Show, Weekdays 5 a.m.-9 a.m. And is it still baseball if you're wearing a giant banana suit? 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. Frankie Crocker at WBLS Studio. Afternoon Drive,Weekdays 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Herb Kent, "The Cool Gent," who died last fall at age 88 after more than 50 years at the station. Were you influenced by anyone? Mack was already a successful air personality in Houston when a small AM station in Los Angeles called KDAY hired him to be a disc jockey and music director. 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. [49] In late 2018, its studios were moved to the South Loop. Jack Diamond hosted the Jack Diamond Morning Show in Washington, DC for ABC radio for 30 years! | Source: New York Daily News Archive / Getty. Everybody listened to it. Yvonne Daniels died on June 21, 1991. Artists like Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, and Erykah Badu are a few of my favorites. Afternoon Drive, Weekdays 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Melody Spann-Cooper. What is the key to successful communication? Owned and operated by Pollack Broadcasting . [4][7][8] In 1930, WHFC moved to 1420, where it shared time with WEHS and WKBI. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); We deliver stories that have been mistold, gone untold, and need to be retold. 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. She sings from her soul, and weve listened to her be very transparent in her lyrics. Get in touch Location 800 S. Wells St., Suite 170 Chicago, IL 60607 Contact Us Phone : (773) 247-6200 Our Hours MON - FRI 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM SAT - SUN CLOSED Follow Us WRLL (1690 AM) was an oldies radio station licensed to Berwyn, Illinois, USA, serving the Chicago market. From when I came out of the army, in 1964, I was introduced to WVON. The rise of FM radio in the 1970s, however, reduced WVON's audience and clout, precipitating several changes of ownership and shifts of position on the dial. All Rights Reserved. Following is an edited, brief oral history from five Chicagoans long in tune with an irreplaceable Chicago radio station. Youre such a fashionista! They know the benchmarks that are important, and where you can get the authentic word. They were taken to the U. of C. medical center in serious-to-critical condition, fire officials said Sunday. Jack was friends with the late Abe Pollin and Irene Pollin, and worked closely with them in their philanthropic work. Robin Quivers | Source: Getty Images / Getty. Female firefighters in Richton Park lead by example: You dont have to be a man to do this job, Kam Buckner: The next mayor of Chicago has a reform mandate, One shot, hopefully the last shot. I hope you enjoy experiencing NDIGO. Sometimes people turned it on to hear the music, but along the way they got the message. It was during her career as a TV News producer that Samantha received an EMMY Award. Early life . During the 1980s, Daniels worked Chicago morning shows on WVON, WGCI and eventually on "Smooth Jazz WNUA." During her 30-year career, Daniels is credited with paving the way for future generations of female radio personalities. You want to learn about what matters, what impacts us directly or indirectly? Stroger, the former Cook County Board president, joined him as co-host in 2019. Helped different black politicians get elected. Although stations like WLS, the big 50,000-watt stations, powerhouse stations, managed to survive, the little black stations didn't. They don't play it safe. Good Sport dives into worlds like F1 racing, table tennis, NBA shooting, and beyond. What are talent hotbeds, and how do we create them? 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. Us having a voice, although it's a different voice, but feeling it doesn't need to be clarified down to the nth degree. Congratulations on your new job! Of course, with new areas of communication, and with all the new gadgets that I don't know very much about, it doesn't have quite the support that it did. Jack Diamond hosted the Jack Diamond Morning Show in Washington, DC for ABC radio for 30 years! The idea was that, The People are as interesting as the Plates.. Our hosts cover all that matters to you. 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). Part of that comes from working in TV news, especially during breaking news times. I can wear a T-shirt and jeans, and some stilettos and a dress, and love both outfits because Im always adding my personality to the mix. [37] Both stations were on the air by October 1979 and shared a transmitting tower. Pervis Spann (August 16, 1932 - March 14, 2022) was an American broadcaster, music promoter, and radio personality. So I married my love of talking, food, and TV news and in 2014 came up with the concept of SmallTALK. The station played an active role during the Civil Rights Movement during this era. 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. Its present African-American-oriented talk format began in 1986. Chuck Leonard, air personality in New York City in 1960-1970s on WWRL, WABC, WXLO, WRKS, WBLS and others. Danielle Sanders is a journalist and writer living in Chicago. But we were in the food markets, vegetable markets, community centers, just everywhere. Using the name "Ebony Moonbeams," Williams started her career in broadcasting in 1973 when. [19] Other similar stations across the country took inspiration from WVON's format. The final broadcast of the show was on Friday, April 26, 2013. But a great Chicago radio station WVON-AM 1690 has managed the feat: The institution marks its 50th anniversary Monday and celebrates with a concert featuring Toni Braxton at the Chicago Theatre on Saturday. WVON came into play during the days of the continuing struggle for civil rights. She's the host of the evening show airing Monday-Thursday from 6 p.m. - 9 p.m., where she invites listeners and viewers on social media to simply, "TALK to Samantha." WVON was one of the greatest (and some will argue THE greatest) big-city black radio stations of the 60's/70's era. That an organic, independently owned operation could exist and be able to play in this wonderful world of multiple radio stations and television stations and media companies in the city of Chicago is amazing. Use Of Negro Shows Thruout U.S. New Chess R.&B. Thank you! At Roosevelt 'L' Station, Obama Closes Inaugural Summit As Inspirer-In-Chief, Common, Lin-Manuel Miranda Close Obama Summit With Epic Freestyle [VIDEO], 62-Foot Norway Spruce To Become City Christmas Tree At Millennium Park, Wild Costume Art Returns To Beverly Arts Center Stage With 'Wandering Bird', 82 Percent Jump In Police Accountability Budget Not Enough, Alds. If you only hear someone, but youre not listening to them, its like null and void communication. Thanks for listening to 94.7 The Drive! Dyana Williams is one of the earliest and most influential female air personalities in Black radio. In TV news and in 2014 came Up with the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan that important! 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