She had an incredibly NATURAL and sexy delivery that was very Nancy Wilson-ish. WAOK 1380 is one of America's most listened to radio stations providing news and information on the AM dial in Atlanta. 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. He also advocates for others who may not have always made the best decisions but strive to be better people each day. Nat didnt stray far from there. Nat was a history teacher and the first black radio DJ at WDIA in Memphis. Radio One Atlanta OM Derek Harper and former Radio One VP of Programming and Operations Hurricane Dave Smith were also among the Atlanta radio inductees. The Fat Daddy show is guaranteed to satisfy momma. He is a smart and hard-working political pro, and an effective ambassador for progressive values. January 2014 - Present. (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.). Through political activism, mentoring, community involvement, leadership development and the power of media, Rashad has seen lives change for the better, including his own. Red Alert fostered the careers of acts such as KRS-One and Boogie Down Productions, Jungle Brothers, Queen Latifah and A Tribe Called Quest. Courtesy of Special Collections & Archives, Georgia State University Library. Derrick Boazmannative Atlantan, Atlanta City Councilman, journalist, and community organizerhas built a strong reputation for helping colleges/universities, corporations, nonprofit groups, and individuals succeed. In 2002 he traveled throughout Europe examining local, state and national government issues. 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. Entercom has announced Juandolyn Stokes will be the new midday show host for News & Talk 1380 (WAOK-AM), Atlanta's news and talk that speaks for the community. Not only a varied musical composition but also a good portion of information is on the schedule of WAOK. Their aggressive and culturally mixed personas quickly surpassed Howard Stern for the number one spot among young listeners. The cookie is used to store the user consent for the cookies in the category "Analytics". I went to one of the last ones and it was very dismal to see what it had become in such a short time, even the rappers stopped coming because there were no industry people there. My activism began on the streets of Atlanta as a gang banger. To date, he has visited Morocco, Egypt, Ethiopia and Senegal with a trip to South Africa scheduled for this summer. Entercom Radio Atlanta hosts Rashad Richey(1380WAOK/WVEE-V-103), Frank Ski(WVEE-V-103), and Derrick Boazman(1380WAOK) recentlydominatedthree of the top four spots on the Most Trusted Voice in Atlanta poll by the Atlanta Business Journal Digital. Sway himself became the morning personality on KMEL-FM, and then was hired by MTV as an on-air host and journalist. Audio stops playing on Samsung Galaxy mobile devices or accessories. Rashad is now matriculating at Clark Atlanta University obtaining his second doctorate, this time in Education. 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. During that time I learned to be an activist but for an unworthy cause. "Juandolyn Stokes is a leader in our community and embodies the WAOK mission, which serves as an informative, empowering, engaging and entertaining voice of Atlanta," said Rick Caffey, Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Entercom Atlanta. More classic soul music from WAOK July 1971: Atlanta, GA, USA. Immediate plans include visiting family and friends until the first of the year then." Ross has had many roles at the two stations over the years including news reporter, news anchor, news director and public affairs director at WAOK. 10:15 am. This list may not reflect recent changes. Mary is the mother of three beautiful young women and grandmother to one little lady. Unfortunately, there are no conferences today for urban radio people. Courtesy of Special Collections & Archives, Georgia State University Library, Lane Brothers Commercial Photographers Photographic Collection. The late Mix Master Mitch, who hosted the Classix House Party on Radio One R&B oldies Classix 102.9, will be inducted posthumously. I had no idea she had such an incredible legacy. (#921058) WIVY Jacksonville, "Y103" AC Early 1991 35 min. Someone posted a few days ago about writing a book about Atlanta radio and the personalities. Includes announcement that the format will shift from 97.3 to 106.9 FM. Actively involved in both community and politics, Mr. Boazman was elected to Atlanta City Council in 1997 and was re-elected for a second term in 2001. Ray Charles, a performer and recording artist, pioneered a new style of music in the 1950s and 1960s called "soul," a blend of gospel, blues, and jazz. You never and I mean NEVER got a chance to talk to him, whenever he appeared at the conference he was swarmed with people trying to talk to him. WAOK (1380 AM) is a commercial radio station in Atlanta, Georgia. 2023 Audacy, Inc. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. Call sign: WAOK Frequency: 1380 AM City of license: Atlanta, GA Format: News/Talk Owner: Audacy Area Served: Atlanta Sister stations: 92.9 The Game , V-103 , Star 94 Atlanta Contact Address: 1201 Peachtree St NE #800, Atlanta, GA 30309 He is Host of the award-winning Rashad Richey Morning Show on News & Talk 1380 - WAOK and Political Commentator for The People's Station V-103 FM . He is remembered for his warmth and good humor. LOVE IT!! But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience. Either way, Quivers has become one of the most recognized female radio personalities in the country. Under his direction, the program shifted from the more formal ballet (though it always retained that name) to include popular entertainment like song, comedy, and tap routines. At any rate, I would hear Zilla every day and then I met her once. 1380/ WAOK-AM radio host Rashad Richey exemplifies life today as a media personality by juggling multiple gigs. Zilla spoke to me and we had a bit of small talk but years later, after she passed, another great female Radio DJ Carol Blackmon told me about Zillas history. In 2001 WAOK changed from religious programming to urban talk. Zenas Sears was inducted into the Georgia Music Hall of Fame in 1980. The New Georgia Encyclopedia does not hold the copyright for this media resource and can neither grant nor deny permission to republish or reproduce the image online or in print. During the late 1950s and early 1960s, he became involved with the civil rights movement under the leadership of Martin Luther King Jr., and his social views were reflected in WAOKs programming, which included such programs as Two Worlds, a talk show that fostered dialogue between Blacks and whites in and around Atlanta, and a show featuring Sears and James Alley Pat Patrick, a popular Black disc jockey in Atlanta. Zilla Florine Mays was born in the Atlanta, Georgia area. Entercom has announced Juandolyn Stokes will be the new midday show host for News & Talk 1380 (WAOK-AM), Atlanta's news and talk that speaks for the community. Rolling Out sat down with Richey to talk about his show, the recent Garner and Brown grand jury decisions and a host of other issues. [13] However this station was never built, and its Construction Permit was cancelled on January 15, 2004.[14]. waok.radio.com receives about 773,998 unique visitors per day, and it is ranked 5,912 in the world. The AM wars were a time of colorful DJs with colorful trademarks. Galaxy News Radio: Lullaby: Blip: 1477085 Records DK: 04:01 PM: A.G. tha Pharoah: With the Astronauts Intro: With the Astronauts: 906772 Records DK: 04:01 PM: Yussef Dayes,Alfa Mist,Mansur Brown: Love Is the Message: Love Is the Message: MERLIN - Cashmere Thoughts: 04:07 PM: Beatchild: Byram's Groove (Cut a Rug) Soul Movement Vol. In 1952, Kent left WMAQ for WGES, Chicagos largest black-oriented station. Its slogan "Voice of the South" inspired other radio stations around the country to invent their own slogans. Angela Yee, co-host of the Premiere Networks-syndicated The Breakfast Club, gospel musician and radio host Dr. Bobby Jones and the Reverend Al Sharpton will also be inducted into the hall. Listen To News-Talk 1380 WAOK From Atlanta Here And Get All Your Favorite Radio Stations On The Go With The Audacy App. On July 9, 1985, WAOK was sold again, this time to the DKM Broadcasting Corporation. He was known for a distinctive style of rhythmic patter in his radio voice, which he had learned from a Baltimore deejay, Maurice Hot Rod Hulbert. After his dissertation was defended and published, Rashad accepted a professorial position at Beulah Heights University in Atlanta, GA where he teaches courses in Business and Leadership Studies. Atlanta Radio Personalities Among National Black Radio Hall Of Fame Inductees. Best thing I've found on the radio. She was an older lady and you could tell she had lived her life and had stories to tell, this picture is a great illustration of the lady I thought she was when she was younger. Among our listeners it is ranked no. Keith would do a remote DAILY at a club on West Peachtree called the San Sousi (sp) I had some of the best times of my young life there meeting friends and getting drunk off their happy hour specials after work every day. After all, he was told, he was black and attracted black listeners, whereas the white deejay drew both black and white listeners. The much sought after leadership, personal development, and activating creativity expert trains hundreds of nonprofit, collegiate, faith-based, and women . He is a big man with a booming voice, very intimidating yet often justified in his frustrations and I have never seen a black man more dedicated to the community than him. Up from the orange crates. [2] The original call letters were randomly assigned from a sequential roster of available call signs, and was changed to WJTL on June 1, 1931,[3] and to WATL on November 25, 1935. Referring to herself as the Queen of All Media, Wendy Williams trademark mixture of oversized personality and merciless celebrity gossip created a new radio archetype and captured millions of fans. News Talk Radio, CBS Atlanta, "The voice of the Community". You are called the realest man in talk radio. Herb Kent was a high school student on Chicagos South Side when he began his radio career hosting a classical music program for WBEZ/Chicago. 2023 Audacy, Inc. All rights reserved. He strives daily to utilize his platforms to leverage justice and equity for others. Sports programming is ubiquitous already. Mark S. Allen; Peter Allen (American broadcaster) The New Georgia Encyclopedia is supported by funding from A More Perfect Union, a special initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities. After leaving the army in 1945, he took a job at WATL in Atlanta, and in 1948 he moved to WGST, a station located on the Georgia Institute of Technology campus. According to the magazine, almost 5,000 votes were cast. Rashad is also the Political/Social Commentator for The Peoples Station V-103, the nations largest urban station. She also went forth with her sometimes musical partnership with Piano Red helping him put together an LP in the late sixties. Heres a soul kiss for ya, mmmmmmmmh! Since 1988, Kent has been part of WVAZ/Chicago, where he currently hosts the Saturday Morning Wake-Up Club. Their show on BBC Radio 1xtra was a huge success "the pace of growth even exceeded our expectation," Jones says. Sign up for NewsOne's email newsletter! In 2017, Mr. Boazman started taking an annual pilgrimage to Africa with hundreds of his radio listeners from all over the country. Lona Love & Fred Zeppelin from Chris Rude morning show on 96Rock. Star & Buc Wild previously hosted the morning show on Philadelphias 100.3 The Beat. 2 WOW, NOBODY guessed who these people are. Known as The Cool Gent, Kent has served as an inspiration to a number of aspiring African-American broadcasters. WOKV. When your kit arrives in the mail, follow the instructions to swab your cheek. He taught there for more than four decades and could brag about the number of his students who went on to serve in the state legislature. After getting his bachelors and masters degrees in Nashville at schools for African-Americans, he returned to Memphis and in 1930 took a teaching job at Booker T. Washington High School in South Memphis. 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. Famous Radio Personalities | List of the Top Well-Known Radio Personalities COLLECTION 73 LISTS Down in History Marita Lorenz Grigori Rasputin Marie Antoinette Christopher Columbus Gertrude Bell, Archaeologist, Undercover Agent Hiroo Onoda and the 30 Year War Francois Lolonnais Alexander Hamilton Isaac Newton Carl John Bernadotte Life [ edit] She was born in Atlanta, Georgia, and started singing in church. His show Real Talk with Rashad Richey reaches more than three million listeners daily and is based out of Atlanta on WAOK. ", Anytime you help someone become a better "them" it always helps you become a better "you", I'm living proof, "Bad decisions are the fertilizer for life. if applied correctly, you will always grow. Audacy features 1,000+ live music, news, sports, talk, and comedy AM/FM radio stations from around the country. His understanding of the breadth of issues led him to his own daily drive-time talk show, Too Much Truth with Derrick Boazman, which airs from 4-7 pm Monday through Friday in Atlanta. Lindsey started out interning at Howard Universitys WHUR and got his first break filling in for a DJ who couldnt make it in. When John Mr. He consistently makes sure that the Political goals of the group and that of individuals within the group are met. You won't donate until there is a patient who's matched specifically with you. document.getElementById("ak_js_1").setAttribute("value",(new Date()).getTime()); https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qk6pvHVgCPo, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x9DEvsrotwI, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A_m0T6vRZTg, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=42SJwGkaNZw, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9QDGu-_CJZg, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u_wk-Y66Qn0, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24Z46qQV34ou0026feature=emb_logo. In March 1995, Summit sold its interests in WAOK and WVEE to Granum Communications, Inc. (Herbert W. McCord, Peter Ferrara, and Michael Weinstein). WAOK's very own realtor expert, Mary Gill, finds another real estate opportunity for you. The full collection of works from Georgias State Art Collection, including drawings, etchings, mixed-media pieces, and more. Several Atlanta radio pros have been named to the National Black Radio Hall of Fame's Class of 2022. The "Ryan King" previously worked the midday rotation for Atlanta radio station V103. I had my mother draw a picture of him when his wife Sadie passed and everyone felt horrible for Jack that year at the conference. The Memphis Board of Education did not provide equal monies for their black schools, so fundraising was a vital component at Booker T. High School. You can also log onto www.waok.com to live stream The Morning Show with Reverend F. Keith Slaughter or call Reverend Slaughter live Monday-Friday, 7 am-10 am at 404-892-2703 to join the . Self-effacing where Magic was brash, Red Alert became a beloved figure of listeners and rappers alike. 2 Rush Limbaugh. It is powered at 25,000 watts during the daytime using a non-directional antenna. Honestly, I really think DJs from the 60s through the early 80s made more than many DJs do today. I left that station and a few years later started Radio Facts. Mr. Boazman is a member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Incorporated and is active with the Prince Hall Affiliated Masons where he has attained the 33rd degree. Douglas Wendell Jocko Henderson | Source: Getty Images / Getty. News and Talk 1380 WAOK- CBS Radio. Zilla Mays, who died in 1995, was a mainstay of the Sears operation, remaining at WAOK until the early 1990s and logging a total of thirty-seven years at the station. Henderson continued on the stations WDAS and WHAT until 1974, deejaying in Philadelphia and New York as well as hosting concerts in both cities and a TV music program in New York. He was 40 when he died in Los Angeles in 1978. Though resistant to rap, he played some of the first hip-hop records and hired hip-hops first legendary radio jock, Mr. Magic. After my God experience, I made better life decisions and later got involved in politics as a strategist. Evidently nothing became of that signing and there is little information of any sessions recorded by Mays for that label. This cookie is set by GDPR Cookie Consent plugin. In 1980, WJLB converted from AM to the FM dial (where it remains to this day), and Steinbergs show was dropped in the process. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Daddios legacy was as the owner of KDKO in Denver the ONLY black radio station (I believe STILL to this day, there are currently no black stations in Denver). As networks began to lead the new medium in its first . To be listed as a potential donor, and have the chance to save the life of a patient in need - you must join the registry. Rashad is a proud member of the Atlanta Press Club, American Association of University Professors, National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ), Atlanta NAACP as well as various civic groups. She was known as The Mystery Lady. Atlanta Radio History. There was a HUGE shift in the industry when rap kicked in, in the early 90s and it was terribly unfortunate to see how it affected the conference. KEAR San Francisco, "Family Radio" Christian 9/12/78 45 min. All contents are provided in English. Embodying the fast-talking style for which he was named, Gibson also went on to create one of the first Black radio trades, Jack The Rapper and the infamous Black music convention of the same name. None of us do this for awards or recognitions, we do it because of our deep love for the community that has done so much for us.- Rashad The Realest Man in Radio Richey. Everyone loves a fat man! 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. 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. Al Sharpton Show heard in early afternoons. Early on my career in the mid 80s, I could not afford to pay for admission to get into Jack the Rapper so me and a few friends would sneak in at the airport in Atlanta. Born in 1938, Baltimore native Paul Johnson was raised near Pennsylvania Avenue, graduated from Douglass High School, where he was sports editor of the school paper, and later received a bachelors degree in journalism and communications from the University of Maryland, College Park. All news, and all that matters to you in Atlanta, plus 24-hour traffic updates, weather & sports stories. His contributions to urban radio are absolutely undeniable. By 1940, the station was owned by the Atlanta Broadcasting Company and had its power increased to 250 watts. Highly sought after political strategist both domestically & abroad, mentor and motivational speaker, Rashad Richey provides intriguing commentary, in-your-face debate and interviews about real issues relating to politics, social policies and life. She also volunteers her time to speak to local K-12 schools and various corporate groups. ", On February 2, 2017, CBS Radio announced it would merge with Entercom. Courtesy of Hargrett Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Georgia Libraries. Rufus Thomas | Source: Getty Images / Getty. 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. This passion sparked the flame that created The Rashad Richey Foundation, Inc., an organization dedicated to mentoring at-risk youth. She has authored several books, including "What Have I Been Called to Do," "Am I That Woman," "The Closet: A Prayer Haven," and "The Psalms: A Preview." She records an old Savoy number Night Shift Blues and Why Do You Cry on # 84031. Russ Parr | Source: The Washington Post / Getty. Rashad continues to utilize his lobbying expertise as the Chief Lobbyist for the Clayton County Sheriffs Office and multiple law practices. Rufus Thomas was the preeminent DJ of Memphis WDIA, the nations first radio station with an all-Black air staff. She was born Martha Jean Jones in Memphis, Tennessee. 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 1,555 total reviews. Chart positions This show was 95th in the global r&b chart. During the year Zilla had her own radio show on Atlantas WAOK. I desperately wish I had audio of her on the air but I did find one of her songs. The Broadcast Pioneers of Philadelphia inducted Henderson into their Hall of Fame in 2004. Derrick Boazman. From 1955 to 1960, Kent was heard on WBEE/Chicago, where he developed a show devoted to a format he called dusty records.. Performance cookies are used to understand and analyze the key performance indexes of the website which helps in delivering a better user experience for the visitors. V103.3 on-air personality Frank Ski, former colleague Elle Duncan, WAOK radio host Rashad Richey, and former V103 traffic reporter Crash Clark are among those asking for prayers for Cameron as he recovers from surgery last week. 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. From the ghetto through the suburban areas comes your leader of rhythm and blues, the expected one Fat Daddy, the soul boss with the hot sauce. She offers her education, experience, and background, holding seminars on credit, buying well, and investments. Owned and operated by Audacy. Starting in the Pacific Northwest in 1963, he did venture out with stints in places like Milwaukee and Atlanta's WAOK radio only to return to Seattle. Analytical cookies are used to understand how visitors interact with the website. He is also active with the United Youth-Adult Conference. Tony Brown was named Program Director of the "New WAOKThe Voice of the Community. Ken worked at WJOB/Hammond and WHFC/Chicago until 1962, when he joined WVON/Chicago. These are some of the most famous black Radio. "Juandolyn Stokes is a leader in our community and embodies the WAOK mission . Mr. Boazman is the founder and convener of Let Us Make Man (LUMM), an annual community organizing event held in various locales throughout Georgia, since 2005. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. Mr. Boazman is President and CEO of Global Leadership Solutions, Inc., which specializes in strategic planning and group facilitation activities. According to the magazine, almost 5,000 votes were cast. DJ worked his way up from being a college intern, to a top-rated radio personality with his drive and passion. 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. Source. By contrast, AM 750 WSB was running the maximum power of 50,000 watts and AM 590 WAGA (now WDWD) was running 5,000 watts. Fat Daddy and his music were popular with African-Americans but also found a wide audience among whites. Dan Patrick, Premiere Networks; Station of the Year by market size. The National Black Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2022 will be honored at a ceremony on Oct. 3 at the Emerson Theater at Stowe State University. This philanthropic work led to Rashad being honored by President Barack Obama with the Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award. Martha Jean The Queen Steinberg (September 9, 1930 January 29, 2000) was an influential African-American radio broadcaster and later was also the pastor of her own church. In 1978 she became the first African American woman rock DJ at WRQX-FM in Washington, D.C. It does not store any personal data. Frankie Crocker at WBLS Studio. Through the years, Rashad has dedicated his life to ensuring that everyone has a voice, regardless of class, race, age, gender, religion or sexual orientation. Combining humor, current events, and an independent view on politics, Eric Von Haessler and his talented cast of sidekicks are. Cobb County Home Owners Have A New Lifeline. Radio news and headlines delivered right to your e-mail box -- and it's free. With altogether sixteen streams there's never a dull moment. This directory covers Mary Gill From the lips of the high priest, from the depth of a fat mans soul. Derrick Boazman can be reached atdb1380@gmail.com. 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. She is now operations manager at both WAOK. In November of 1952 Coral Records released Ill Keep Singing My Song and Pick-A-Dilly on # 65102. Music brings people closer together., In 1971, Fat Daddy left Baltimore to do national promotions for record companies, working for Motown, Atlantic, and Capitol Records. WAOK, an Atlanta AM radio station owned by Zenas Sears, was one of the first in the nation to feature as its primary format such African American musical forms as blues, rhythm and blues (R&B), and soul. She had a cameo role as a television show host in the 1973 film Detroit 9000. The cookie is set by GDPR cookie consent to record the user consent for the cookies in the category "Functional". The late black radio dj Keith Pollard The Discotizer was dating a girl I knew in the neighborhood in Buffalo and it was shortly before he got hired to work at WAOK in Atlanta. Writer for Rolling Out Magazine, which has a national millennial readership of 1.8 million. I programmed my show for the Negro originally, he said in the magazine article. Requests for permission to publish or reproduce the resource should be submitted to the Hargrett Manuscript and Rare Book Library at the University of Georgia. On March 15, 1954, WATL changed its call sign to WAOK. Stand-up comic and television personality Kelly Monteith, who was one of the first American comedians to have their own BBC show, has died. "On Point with Juandolyn Stokes" will be heard weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., effective immediately. He died of heart failure, his only son Sidney Wood III said. She is now operations manager at both WAOK and V-103 and program director at WAOK. Searss program Diggin the Discs became enormously popular and was eventually syndicated around the country, including markets in Newark, New Jersey; Chicago, Illinois; and Norfolk, Virginia. Our audiences know how committed to the community our teams are and the Atlanta Business Journal Digitals poll positively reflects that passion. Leonard caught the radio bug in college as program director of the University of Illinois station WPGU. I have enjoyed this station for aloooong time.That said it all. Black Radio DJs helmed what was once known as the bullhorn and the newspaper for the black community. In January of 1951 she did a session for Savoy with the combo of Fats Jackson. 1 Black Radio DJs helmed what was once known as the bullhorn and the newspaper for the black community. There is nothing worse, by the way than a woman TRYING to be sexy on the air, it doesnt work. One of Fox News Channel's most recognizable personalities, Brian Kilmeade, co-host of the FOX & Friends morning show, is now heard on News 104.5 WOKV every day from 9a-10a and 6p-8p! Jack the Rapper (Jack Gibson) helped open the first African-American-owned radio station in the United States, WERD in Atlanta, Georgia, in 1949. ", Designed and Powered by ONYX Custom Web Designs. New Georgia Encyclopedia, last modified Aug 24, 2020. https://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/articles/arts-culture/waok/, Miller, M. L. (2005). 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