Black Women in Radio: Historic Collection for Women of Color
Black Women in Radio reveals America's largest contemporary historic collection for women of color at the Library of Congress, preserving seven decades of contributions to...
AURN Enters New Decade With Exclusive Deal
American Urban Radio Networks partners with Pod Digital Media to become exclusive sales rep for multicultural podcast content, targeting the projected $1 billion podcast market....
FAMU to Launch African-American News Network.
Florida A&M University partners with Black Television News Channel to launch the nation's first African-American news network, bringing 100 jobs and $30 million in economic...
Debra L. Lee Honored by Clive Davis and Recording Academy
BET Networks CEO Debra L. Lee will receive the 2017 GRAMMY Salute To Industry Icons Award at Clive Davis' Pre-GRAMMY Gala, becoming the first woman...
Ed Gordon Primetime News Series on Bounce TV
Bounce TV launches its first primetime news magazine series hosted by veteran journalist Ed Gordon, premiering September 13th with celebrity interviews and investigative reporting....
Radio Facts Presents “Podcast Port” – First Urban Podcast Site
Radio Facts launches Podcast Port, the first all-urban podcast site seeking 20 premiere shows. The platform promotes African American podcasters across music, entertainment, and culture....
Johnson Publishing Sells Ebony and Jet Magazines
Johnson Publishing sells iconic Ebony and Jet magazines to Clear View Group after decades of declining print revenue. The historic African American publications will continue...
Access.1 Acquires 51% of American Urban Radio Networks
Access.1 Communications acquires 100% ownership of American Urban Radio Networks (AURN), the largest African-American owned radio network reaching 20 million listeners weekly....
CEO Byron Allen Sues FCC, Charter for $10B
Byron Allen filed a $10 billion lawsuit against the FCC and Charter Communications for racial discrimination against African American media companies....
ESPN Hires Former Ebony Editor for New Black Audience Site
ESPN hires former Ebony editor Amy DuBois Barnett as executive editor for new African-American sports and culture website. She'll work with Jason Whitlock to develop...
Robert L. Johnson Receives Highest Media Award From Library of American Broadcasting
BET founder Robert L. Johnson will be inducted into the 2013 Giants of Broadcasting Honors for outstanding leadership in media and broadcasting innovation....
Reverend Al Sharpton’s Radio Show Now Live on 1190 AM WLIB
Reverend Al Sharpton's radio show 'Keepin' it Real' now broadcasts live on 1190 AM WLIB weekdays from 1-3pm, bringing daily discussion of current topics and...
Steve Harvey & Tyler Perry Discuss Black Stereotypes
Tyler Perry calls Steve Harvey Morning Show to discuss his new OWN shows and address black stereotypes in entertainment industry....
Alchemy Networks: Premier Digital YouTube Network for Urban Entertainment
Alchemy Networks launches as the first YouTube Multi-Channel Network dedicated to African American consumers, featuring hair, beauty, fashion and urban lifestyle content with nearly 900,000...
Magic Johnson’s ASPIRE TV Launch
Magic Johnson launched his ASPIRE TV network with a star-studded event featuring major celebrities and entertainment industry leaders. The new network focuses on uplifting content...
Return of “Fly Jock” Tom Joyner in Atlantic City
Tom Joyner returns to Atlantic City with his crew for a live broadcast at the Multicultural Heritage Festival. The pioneering radio host brings his syndicated...
Digital Lifestyle Expert Partners with AURN for Black America
Digital Lifestyle expert Mario Armstrong partners with American Urban Radio Networks to bring technology education to Black America through daily radio segments starting February 2011....
Radio One reports widened Q4 loss on asset write-downs
Radio One Inc. reported a wider Q4 loss of $14.9 million after writing down asset values at urban-focused radio stations across nine major markets....
Magic Johnson Wakes Up: Ebony Deal Dead
Magic Johnson's company couldn't reach agreement to buy Johnson Publishing, owner of Ebony and Jet magazines. The failed deal highlights challenges facing traditional African American...
NO Magic Johnson, DON’T Buy Ebony/Johnson Publications!
Magic Johnson's potential acquisition of Ebony, Jet, and Johnson Publications faces scrutiny as critics argue the dated magazines need complete reinvention....
Radio One’s Shareholders Approve Reverse Stock Split
Radio One shareholders approve reverse stock split ranging from 1-for-2 to 1-for-50. The urban radio network owns 53 stations in 16 cities targeting African-American audiences....
CONGRATS to Radio One, Company Regains NASDAQ Compliance
Radio One Inc regained NASDAQ compliance after their Class D shares met minimum $1.00 bid price requirements for 10 consecutive trading days, closing the deficiency...