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In 1980, Waymon and Thessia Dunn started the first black-owned and operated radio station in Central Arkansas, KWTD-FM. The trailblazers owned the station from 1980…

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Columbus, OH – witnesses reported seeing what looked like a vagrant enter an office building late Monday evening in Columbus’ short north area. Later they…

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Paul Strong has helped Radio One Columbus become the Power House in Radio it is today. Many of us have so many memories of Paul. We thought we’d put together a visual tribute to our best times with Paul Strong. LEAVE PAUL STRONG A MESSAGE HERE

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<a href=”http://hellobeautiful.com/files/2011/11/Screen-shot-2011-11-29-at-2.33.09-PM1.png”><img class=”alignright size-medium wp-image-2199445″ src=”http://hellobeautiful.com/files/2011/11/Screen-shot-2011-11-29-at-2.33.09-PM1-300×202.png&#8221; alt=”” width=”300″ height=”202″ /></a>We’re excited to have the opportunity to be a part of the new <a href=”http://pi.bpcdn.us/blackplanet-radio/index.html&#8221; target=”_self”>BlackPlanet Radio</a> music service. Part of living life to your own beat<em> </em>is the soundtrack we put to it. Rock with us at <a href=”http://pi.bpcdn.us/blackplanet-radio/index.html&#8221; target=”_self”>BP Radio</a> to stay up with music […]

New Music

THE CHARTS DECODED Every Monday, Frequency News will take a close look at what is going on with the Urban Mainstream, and Urban Adult radio airplay charts AND the album sales charts from the previous week. We will keep track of what is happening with your favorite music so that you don’t have to! __________________________________________________________ […]

It's All Black Music

Where: (click below to visit venue on Foursquare) 90 Warren St, Roxbury, MA 02119 When: March 1973 What: In March 1973, Boston’s WILD was sold to Sheridan Broadcasting Network, who switched the station from rock and roll to an urban contemporary format. At points WILD was the only station playing R&B music in Boston. «  PREVIOUS […]

News & Gossip

A reputable source has told us that Ted Williams is planning on checking out of Rehab either tonight or tomorrow and moving back to Columbus, OH. The source also suggested that Ted is leaving the drug and alcohol rehab facility in order to re unite with his girlfriend, who also has had issues with drugs […]

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How would you like to hear the golden radio voice of Ted Williams on the quite storm evenings on Magic 98.9? Well Radio-One has officially offered Mr. Williams the job, but we need your help by letting him know that YOU want him on the air on Magic. 98.9 http://media.kyte.tv/js/kyte.jsKyte.Embed.path=”http://media.kyte.tv&#8221;;Kyte.Embed.altpath=”http://www.kyte.tv&#8221;;window.kyteplayer=new Kyte.Player(“”,{appKey:”default”,width:416,height:312,p:”1763″,s:1127193,tbid:”7″}); Please take a little […]

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The Radio Hall of Fame Will Induct Ms. Hughes in November, bestowing its Emerson Award to the founder of Radio One. Hughes is being recognized for her influence and lasting impact on the world of broadcasting. The annual Radio Hall of Fame ceremony will take place November 6, 2010 in Chicago. Here are a few […]

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WANT TO LEARN MORE? See below why it is IMPERATIVE that we act to save Black radio: 1. The promotional value of free local radio airplay translates into significant revenues for artists and record labels: According to the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), record sales in the United States in 2007 were approximately $10.4 […]