Charles Wesley "Chuck" Leonard (March 30, 1937, Chicago, Illinois – August 12, 2004, Manhattan) was an American radio personality at WABC (AM) in New York City during the 1960s and 1970s. His deep voice and smoothness resonated across 38 states for 14 years at ABC. During his over 40-year career in broadcasting, Leonard worked virtually every shift and played all styles of … [Read more...] about Saturday Open Thread: Black Radio Jockeys
Black Radio Jockeys
Friday Open Thread: Black Radio Jockeys
Today I am highlighting the career of Tom Joyner. Thomas "Tom" Joyner (born November 23, 1949) is an American radio host, host of the nationally syndicated The Tom Joyner Morning Show, and also founder of REACH Media Inc., the Tom Joyner Foundation, and BlackAmericaWeb.com. Joyner was born in Tuskegee, Alabama, the son of Frances and Hercules L. Joyner. Tom came from an … [Read more...] about Friday Open Thread: Black Radio Jockeys
Thursday Open Thread: Black Radio Jockeys
Continuing with this week's theme, today I am highlighting the work of Dyanna Williams and Frankie Crocker. Dyana Williams, a native New Yorker, is a radio and music industry professional, as well as the co-founder of the Pennsylvania based, non-profit advocacy organization, the International Association of African American Music Foundation (IAAAM … [Read more...] about Thursday Open Thread: Black Radio Jockeys
Wednesday Open Thread: Black Radio Jockeys
Ralph Waldo "Petey" Greene, Jr. (January 23, 1931 – January 10, 1984) was an African-American television and radio talk-show host. A two-time Emmy Award-winner, Greene overcame drug addiction and a prison sentence for armed robbery to become one of the most prominent media personalities in Washington, DC. On his shows, Greene often discussed issues such as racism, poverty, drug … [Read more...] about Wednesday Open Thread: Black Radio Jockeys
Tuesday Open Thread: Black Radio Jockeys
This week's open threads are dedicated the hard-working black radio disc jockeys of the past and present. Douglas "Jocko" Henderson (March 8, 1918, -July 15, 2000) was 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 … [Read more...] about Tuesday Open Thread: Black Radio Jockeys