[4] Its city of license was later changed to Cicero, Illinois, and it studios and transmitter were moved to Cermak Rd. Our hosts cover all that matters to you. So this whole idea of black talk radio was really an extension of Mr. South's influence. Check out the latest episodes featuring Opal Staples and Myracle Holloway. And they were saying how we should stop the riots. Talent hosted by Samantha Thomas is available on VON.TV and streaming platforms, ROKU, Amazon, and Apple TV. Cook eventually landed a radio show on Berkeleys KALX. 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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 . We broke most of the R&B records for the country at WVON. WVON RADIO PERSONALITY Pam Morris with her grandaughter, Chloe Morris, 6 The doctors remained concerned about Morris. Our innovative concepts and approach to delivering intimate and scaled events tailored to fit client needs are unparalleled in today's broadcasting landscape. And is it still baseball if you're wearing a giant banana suit? We were out in the midst of that. How do you want to improve yourself in the next year? | Source: New York Daily News Archive / Getty. 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. That feeling was one that I knew an HBCU would give me. And two important guests I remember listening to were Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King. Melody Spann-CooperChairman of Midway Broadcasting Corp., which owns WVON. VON TV is powered by WVON Radio. Legendary disc jockeys Lucky Cordell, Cecil Hale, Herb Kent, The Cool Gent, Richard Pegue and Pervis Spann took part in a lively dialogue as they discussed their days at WVON radio. My family is pretty close. We will use this site and social media to deliver our message. It tells an incredible story about the graciousness of this city and how it really embraces its iconic things. 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. How did you handle it? [4][6] Hoffman bought out the other two stations, and by 1936 it operated on 1420 full-time. That's not the consensus among intelligence and scientific communities. Russ Parr | Source: The Washington Post / Getty. But that's true of most of the reading and listening areas of communication. Epic wins. You've got to remember something: I experienced our largest growth right before the world collapsed (economically). 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. Jack has appeared on national television many times, including a speaking role on the George Lopez Show. Sometimes I don't like your hosts' opinions. I would sometimes get in trouble in grammar school for talking. Nat'l Advertisers Hypo. Shes also had a long-standing career, and I think its partly because shes so real. When John Mr. I can always think of things that I could have done differently. 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. 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. And describe your childhood growing up. If you want a very honest and culturally specific perspective, as it relates to black people and I'm talking domestic, as well as foreign WVON will give you an impressive array. For Tinubu, it's the culmination of a deeply held ambition. Chicago Morning Takeover, Weekdays 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. FROM LEFT: Leon Rogers,Kendra GandKyle Santillian, CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Pat Cassidy,FeliciaMiddlebrooks,Keith Johnson,Kris Kridel, TOP ROW, FROM LEFT: Josh Liss, Nancy Harty, Jeff JoniakBOTTOM ROW, FROM LEFT:Len Walter, Steve Miller,Rob Hart, CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: RegineSchlessinger, Craig Dellimore,Bernie Tafoya,Bob Roberts. A legendary disc jockey on the airwaves of Philadelphia and New York in the 1950s and 1960s, Douglas Wendell Jocko Henderson was a pioneer of the slick-talking, rapid-fire radio patter that influenced Black and White jockeys nationwide and laid a cultural foundation for rap music. His unbridled and unusual music selection inspired legions of fans in Detroit, and Mojo is recognized for having introduced listeners to a number of artists that include Prince, The B-52s, and Kraftwerk. 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. And WVON remained a sociopolitical powerhouse. All from Chicago, one of the U.S.' most thriving cities for African Americans. NDIGO recently caught up with Samantha to chat about her Chicago roots, why she chose to attend an HBCU, how she got into journalism, her go to fashion choices, and, of course, her new job at WVON 1690AM. It's a very learned audience. [13] They accepted the random issue call sign WXOL, while Migala chose WCEV ("We're Chicagoland's Ethnic Voice") as their call sign. The DNAinfo archives brought to you by WNYC.Read the press release here. [10] WHFC's programming was simulcast on 97.9 WEHS after WEHS's storecasting contract expired in the 1950s. Real Times Media. Favorite quote or affirmation? Star & Buc Wild previously hosted the morning show on Philadelphias 100.3 The Beat. Only sometimes, lol! It can scare people sometimes because it may seem like youre waiting until the last minute. The feeling you get when you look a teammate in the eye. The idea was that, The People are as interesting as the Plates.. Jack was friends with the late Abe Pollin and Irene Pollin, and worked closely with them in their philanthropic work. Sway himself became the morning personality on KMEL-FM, and then was hired by MTV as an on-air host and journalist. And he marketed us. 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. 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. ABC7 was there for WVON's star-studded gala in 2013, celebrating 50 years of elevating Black culture. WVON 1690AM/ iHeartRadio is a staple in the Chicago media community. Id have a pretend radio station using my stepfathers records as my music (I named my station WSMT the SMT are my initials). What does the science say about the origin of the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic? I just really love clothes. If you only hear someone, but youre not listening to them, its like null and void communication. [11][15][16] WVON ran 1,000 watts during the day and 250 watts at night. We asked for cooler heads. 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. But originally, journalism wasnt my major. The Talk of Chicago. You want to learn about what matters, what impacts us directly or indirectly? I jumped on that wave early in the game, although I didnt understand how effective and cool it would be for my job. [34][35][36] Jan Under the agreement, WCEV would operate from 1PM to 10PM Monday through Friday, with WXOL taking the rest of the hours. If you had a superpower, what would it be and why? 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. The Jonathon Brandmeier Show, weekdays, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. [4][5][6] In early years, WHFC aired pop music from singers like Bing Crosby, and aired live band performances from Cicero's Olympic Ballroom. Learn how and when to remove this template message, North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement, RadioInsight.com . Petey Greene | Source: Joseph Klipple / Getty. So I married my love of talking, food, and TV news and in 2014 came up with the concept of SmallTALK. Jack Diamond hosted the Jack Diamond Morning Show in Washington, DC for ABC radio for 30 years! hreich@tribune.com | Twitter @howardreich, WVON 50: 50th Anniversary Grand GalaWhen: 7 p.m. SaturdayWhere: Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St.Tickets: $100-$500 at wvon.com or ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000, Legendary Chicago broadcaster; was one of WVON's original disc jockeys, Professor at Northeastern Illinois University and former host on WVON, Historian and author of Bridges of Memory, State representative in the 5th District, and frequent WVON guest, 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. He later purchased WVON in the late 1970s. In this crazy yet serious world of COVID-19, how do you stay sane and grounded? 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. Jack Diamond is a radio personality who has hosted mornings at WRQX in Washington, D.C. for nearly 24 years. 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. I loved the way college life looked, and knew I wanted to get that feeling. 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. The Wake Up Show eventually became internationally syndicated, reaching more than 20 different markets in five countries. He was a disc jockey on WVON and was influential in the development of blues music in Chicago, Illinois. They were the first to assemble a radio station in Chicago specifically designed to serve the city's growing Black community. "WVON celebrates 50th birthday with celebs, pols". But after becoming one of the first Black jocks to cross over into more mainstream radio (as one of WMCAs Good Guys), Crocker crossed back when a Black-owned consortium hired him for a new FM station in New York called WBLS. This is the undercurrent. And dominated. Leonard caught the radio bug in college as program director of the University of Illinois station WPGU. Lindsey started out interning at Howard Universitys WHUR and got his first break filling in for a DJ who couldnt make it in. But when we hit, we hit like a ton of bricks. So how did you come up with the concept of reviewing restaurants while interviewing interesting people? [37] Both stations were on the air by October 1979 and shared a transmitting tower. The fire began in Pat Cordell's bedroom, according to her sister, Pamela Brown. WATCH NOW FREE VON TV features original live programs and video on demand films, TV series, entertainment specials, and more. What will the next 50 years of black America look like? Us having a voice, although it's a different voice, but feeling it doesn't need to be clarified down to the nth degree. Sometimes I don't like your changes. My difficulty has been no more than anybody else's difficulty, considering what this world has gone through in the last five years. Two U.S. intelligence agencies reportedly support the lab leak theory with low-to-moderate confidence. The station served as a springboard for Barack Obama during the early days of his political career.[2]. Cliff's interview covers critical issues that impact the African American community. [42] WGCI became so successful that Gannett changed the call letters of 1390 from WVON to WGCI in 1983. The WintrustBusiness Lunch with Steve Bertrand, Weekdays noon-1 p.m. Jack Diamond Morning Show, was a radio show that aired for 24 years on WRQX Mix 107.3 weekdays from 5 am to 10 am and Saturdays 6 am to 10 am in Washington, DC. I always knew I wanted to attend college away from home. 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. You will have some strong feedback supporting or in opposition. [4][7][8] In 1930, WHFC moved to 1420, where it shared time with WEHS and WKBI. It has been incredibly difficult. I always tell people Chicago is such fertile ground for our people, great movements. In fact, the first time Joe Theismann was back on the field at RFK stadium after suffering his career ending injury, was when he and Jack played catch, one morning on the Jack Diamond Morning Show. And it was very inspiring in this short period of time, an hour format, that Mr. South was able to interview two of our giants in the black movement in this country. The shooting was one of the deadliest for law enforcement officers in Kentucky's history. (WVON ). If it was the O.J. Though music dominated thanks to blues records from Pervis Spann and R&B tracks from Herb Kent and others Wesley South's legendary "Hot Line" talk show crackled with political discussion. I have a never-ending creative mind, but Ive found that Im most creative in the evening. National Radio Day: Black Stations And The Pioneers Who Helped Shape Their Programming, Your email will be shared with newsone.com and subject to its. Pervis Spann (August 16, 1932 - March 14, 2022) was an American broadcaster, music promoter, and radio personality. To hear all of season 3 early, ad-free, subscribe to Pushkin+ in Apple Podcasts or at pushkin.fm/plus. The Patty Vasquez Show, WGN-AM, weeknights, 11 p.m. - 2 a.m. Congratulations on your new job! Chicago has WVON, ATL has WAOK!!! The Boers& Bernstein Show, Weekdays 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. [28] WVON reduced its news and community programming beginning in 1974, but continued to air a weekly broadcast by Jesse Jackson. I know why people were so upset when Marshall Field's became Macy's. Its a lighthearted nightmare in here, weirdos! Condon, David. Chicago Defender had an opportunity to chat with Samantha Thomas about her career, new show, and about being a fearless woman in media. Known as one of the original shock-jocks, Greene was a trailblazer of talk radio; and his influence was such that he has been credited with quashing the riots in Washington, D.C. in the wake of Martin Luther King Jr.s assassination. Spann began his radio career in the 1950s. Season two, Mob Land, is about a high-rolling lawyer who joins forces with the feds to try to bring down one of the most powerful criminal syndicates in the country. [1] Early life [ edit] Spann was born in Itta Bena, Mississippi, on August 16, 1932. Their aggressive and culturally mixed personas quickly surpassed Howard Stern for the number one spot among young listeners. Mainstream media takes a mainstream approach on most subject matters, meaning a predominantly Eurocentric mindset, which is OK. 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. 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. (DJs who made their name before becoming radio personalities have been excluded, but honorable mentions must go to folks like Steve Harvey, Rickey Smiley and Yolanda Adams.). Mon - Fri: 06:00 AM - 10:00 AM. With just 1,000 watts of power, the. The station also had an active role during the Civil Rights Movement, covering it extensively. 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. Follow her on social media @DanieSandersOfficial. We went out in the street, made appearances at a lot of community centers. Its just the opposite in my mind, though. What has been your proudest achievement? The Steve Dahl Show, weekdays, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Thats what he lives for., Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Because the white radio stations never gave us that much time. When Harold Washington was elected (mayor). Red Alert fostered the careers of acts such as KRS-One and Boogie Down Productions, Jungle Brothers, Queen Latifah and A Tribe Called Quest. On September 18, 2006, the station got another signal upgrade when WVON's call letters and programming moved to 1690 AM broadcasting with 10,000 watts during the day. 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. [4], In the early 1950s, WHFC's studios and transmitter were moved to 3350 S. Kedzie, in Chicago's South Lawndale community. [42], In 1986, WVON adopted its current black-oriented talk radio format. Ken DunkinState representative in the 5th District, and frequent WVON guest. I would practice with an audience of my dolls, and I would strike up conversations with people when I got the chance. Just making sure that I keep myself safe. 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. 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 It's been playing a critical role since the '60s. Music, radio and podcasts, all free. What kind of music do you like? 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. Tags: BBChicago, black media, Dsanders, Samantha Thomas, talent, VonTV, WVON. Dyana Williams is one of the earliest and most influential female air personalities in Black radio. From when I came out of the army, in 1964, I was introduced to WVON. Not only did we play good R&B music, and a lot of white pop music too. "We are part of this nation, so we are the voice of a nation.". WVON 1690 AM is a radio station licensed to Berwyn, Illinois, serving the greater Chicago area, which airs an African-American-oriented talk format. Many people in the black community knew he was going to win. Whatever (the station) is, it needs to do one thing: to tell the story, the authentic story. 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. And we all went through it. Gibson got his start on the very first Black-owned radio station, Atlantas WERD, in 1949. Thomas also hosted amateur talent shows on Memphis famed Beale Street, premiering young talents like B.B. Being multifaceted in the media industry, or any field for that matter, is important, especially during this time. 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. 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