Bilal: Neo-Soul’s Eclectic Genius and Innovation (video)
Bilal is a groundbreaking Neo-Soul artist known for blending jazz, hip-hop, and R&B. His Grammy-winning album 'Black Radio' cemented his status as an innovative musical...
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Robert Glasper: Changing Jazz Without the Noise
Robert Glasper revolutionizes jazz by blending R&B and hip-hop elements. His Grammy-winning album 'Black Radio' broke traditional boundaries....
Percy Sutton, Media Mogul, Has Died
Civil rights attorney and media mogul Percy Sutton died at 89. He owned WLIB-AM and WBLS-FM, pioneering black-owned radio in NYC....
Black Radio Hall of Fame Honors CMG Legends
Cox Media Group's Monica May, Terri Avery, and Frank Ski were inducted into the National Black Radio Hall of Fame on October 7, recognizing their...
Historic Radio Facts: 17th Anniversary
Radio Facts Magazine celebrates its 17th Anniversary with a Black Music Month special issue spotlighting Black radio superstars from major corporations and stations....
What Happened to Radio?
Black radio faces decline as listeners shift to Spotify and streaming. Oversyndication eliminated DJ career paths, creating talent shortages while podcasters bypass traditional radio entirely....
Monique’s Talk with Black Radio DJ on Community Issues
Comedian Monique discusses how Black people are conditioned to feel inadequate during her 2019 Rickey Smiley Show appearance, addressing Oscar hosting questions....
Rush Limbaugh Dies: Tributes from Radio Pros
Radio legend Rush Limbaugh's death prompts tributes from black radio personalities and industry professionals, reflecting on his complex legacy....
Vintage Buffalo Radio: Gerry Bledsoe WUFO (video)
Historic footage of Gerry Bledsoe at Buffalo's WUFO radio station showcases vintage urban radio broadcasting. Rare video preserved from discarded news tapes....
Urban Radio Could Benefit by Going Back to “Black” Radio
Urban radio stations should embrace the term 'Black Radio' instead of abandoning the 'urban' label, as the industry lacks identity while companies like iHeart successfully...
Digital and Radio Facts Replaces URBAN with BLACK on Site
So we have no problem with the idea of removing the all-encompassing “Urban” from the industry AND simply REPLACING it with what it is and...
DARF Secures “Blackradiostations.com”
Digital and Radio Facts secures blackradiostations.com domain, planning to move historic content as they expand into a new era of urban radio coverage....
Black Radio United For The Vote
Atlanta's Black radio stations unite for historic voter registration and education campaign ahead of November 2020 election, partnering with Urban League....
Sheryl Underwood Radio Celebrates Its 500th Radio Affiliate
Sheryl Underwood Radio reaches 500th affiliate milestone, broadcasting across 20 countries since 2013. The network amplifies Black media voices....
Industry Vet Bob Slade has Died
Bob Slade, legendary NYC radio personality who served WBLS, Hot 97, and WLIB for over 40 years, has died after battling kidney disease. The Harlem...
Western NY Stations Get New Competitors
WUFO, a heritage Buffalo radio station since 1961, launches as Power 96.5 FM, creating the first two Black FM stations in Buffalo market history....
Radio Facts 22nd Anniversary: Industry Innovators
Radio Facts celebrates 22 years with a special anniversary magazine featuring Tom Joyner, Mary J Blige, Anthony Hamilton, and top Black radio stations....
Heritage WUFO in Buffalo Gets Signal on the FM Dial
Heritage radio station WUFO in Buffalo launches FM simulcast at 107-FM after 56 years on AM dial. The historic Black radio station will now broadcast...
Radio Facts Honors 2016’s Top Innovators in Urban Radio
Radio Facts honors 2016's biggest innovators and influencers in urban and Black radio, spotlighting industry leaders like Cathy Hughes and D.L. Hughley....
Saving the “Urban Radio Announcer” from Extinction
Black radio DJs face extinction as comedians like Michael Colyar replace traditional announcers. The talent pool is depleted while opportunities slip away....
The Golden Age of Black Radio
Indiana University's Archives of African American Music and Culture launches digital exhibit showcasing the Golden Age of Black Radio through Google Cultural Institute, featuring historic...
Coco Brother Signs Deal with Phoenix’s Only Black Station
Cory 'Coco Brother' Condrey's Radio Condrey network partners with Gospel 860 AM in Phoenix to launch 'The Weekend' show, supporting the only black-owned station in...
New Book Unlocks Urban Radio
New book Urban Radio - Unlocked! reveals groundbreaking research on Black radio's connection with communities and provides sales insights for industry professionals....
Vet Radio DJ Kesha Monk Does TV Spot for Dreamworks
Veteran radio DJ Kesha Monk lands major voiceover contract with Dreamworks for TV spots after entering a talent contest. Her inspiring career transition shows new...
Steve Harvey Morning Show Sponsors Morehouse Relays
Steve Harvey Morning Show sponsors Morehouse relays, featuring track coach Willie Hill discussing upcoming events and community support in black radio....
