Jack Gibson

This week's open thread theme will highlight and honor the work of black radio jockeys.  Jack L. Cooper   Widely considered to be the first African-American radio announcer, Jack L. Cooper’s “All Negro” radio show aired in the 1930's on Chicago’s WSBC. Cooper was succeeded in Black Chicago radio by very important air personalities like Al Benson — who brought the … [Read more...] about Monday Open Thread: Black Radio Jockeys