Bettye Hendricks, African American Radio Host, Dies
Bettye Hendricks, host of African American Inspiration on WFLT-AM 1420 for 16 years, has died at age 74. The beloved Flint radio personality was known...
Madd Hatta: New Houston Gig with Digital & Radio Facts
Madd Hatta discusses his new Houston radio opportunity at KTSU, reflecting on the station's hip hop legacy with The Wicked Cricket's Saturday show The BOXX....
Guest Post: Research Destroying Urban Radio
Industry veteran exposes how corporate takeover of urban radio has destroyed community connections and creativity, with non-African American executives making programming decisions for Black audiences....
Woman’s Last Christmas Wish on Radio
Brenda Schmitz's posthumous Christmas wish on Des Moines Star 102.5 radio station creates emotional moment. The touching story showcases real radio's power to connect communities....
KKDA AM Sold, Off The Air
KKDA-AM has been sold to a Korean radio company for $1.9 million and is now off the air. The Dallas black community expresses concern about...
Concerns Rise Over Local Connection in Black Radio Industry
Concerns grow over lack of local connection in black radio as syndicated hosts dominate. Tom Joyner faces criticism for endorsing prepaid card with high fees...
Buffalo Radio Legend Thelka McCall Passes
Buffalo radio legend Thelka McCall, longtime WUFO-AM gospel and community show host, passed away at 81. She worked alongside future national stars like Frankie Crocker....
WMNF-FM Radio Station Downsizes, DJ Flees Layoff
WMNF-FM 88.5 music director DJ Flee discusses his layoff after 10 years at the Tampa Bay community radio station amid downsizing efforts....
WMNF-FM Downsizes: DJ Flee Talks Layoff
WMNF-FM 88.5 Tampa community radio station laid off music director DJ Flee after 10 years. The downsizing affects one of the station's most prominent advocates....
Internet radio station makes leap to airwaves
Ocracoke Community Radio WOVV-FM transitions from online-only to full-power FM broadcasting after securing $67,000 federal grant for transmission equipment....
House to Allow More Low Power FMs
House Communications Subcommittee passes bill allowing more low-power FM stations. Rep. Doyle champions bringing airwaves to the people despite broadcaster interference concerns....