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Jun 1, 2011 at 8:26 am

BLACK MUSIC MOMENT #76: WILD-AM Founded As The Only R&B Station In Boston

BLACK MUSIC MOMENT #76: WILD-AM Founded As The Only R&B Station In Boston

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.

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In celebration of Black Music Month, TheUrbanDaily’s “It’s All Black Music”

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Lolo

Mar 17, 2011 at 8:59 pm

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Donnie Simpson Not Returning to Radio

Donnie Simpson Not Returning to Radio

The Jawn Murray/BlackVoices.com reported that radio personality and former BET (“Video Soul”) host Donnie Simpson would be back on radio this year but it’s not true.

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Randy Dennis

Feb 2, 2011 at 12:32 pm

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Sharpton Calls On FCC To Regulate Radio Racists Like Limbaugh

Sharpton Calls On FCC To Regulate Radio Racists Like Limbaugh

NEW YORK-After the Tuscon tragedy, activist Al Sharpton has called on the FCC to regulate racism on the radio, particularly Rush Limbaugh. The Hill Reports:

We’re not telling Rush don’t say what he wants to say. Say it at home,” Sharpton said in December. “Don’t get on publicly regulated radio and television that are selectively given licenses and do that to offend someone because of their race or their gender.

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Lolo

Jan 6, 2011 at 11:21 am

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Radio One Makes Job Offer To Ted Williams

Radio One Makes Job Offer To Ted Williams

Williams has received dozens of offers from around the world. This is truly a rags to riches story.

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Tim Watts

Jan 4, 2011 at 5:32 pm

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Man With The Magic Voice Is Looking For A Job [MUST WATCH!!!]

Man With The Magic Voice Is Looking For A Job [MUST WATCH!!!]

Meet Ted, a man from NY who wants to make it big in the entertainment industry. This video was hilarious (minus the fact that he is homeless but we’re sure with a voice like this he won’t be.)

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Randy Dennis

Nov 23, 2010 at 11:15 am

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Al Sharpton Says The FCC Should Take On Limbaugh

Al Sharpton Says The FCC Should Take On Limbaugh

New York — While appearing on Ed Schultz Show on MSNBC, Al Sharpton was asked about Rush Limbaugh’s racist comments and he responded by saying that  Limbaugh should not be supported by federally regulated radio.

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Lolo

Nov 1, 2010 at 9:49 pm

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Obama to do Election Day Interview with Ryan Seacrest

Obama to do Election Day Interview with Ryan Seacrest

*And so it has come to this…

President Obama will grant an interview to “American Idol” host Ryan Seacrest on Tuesday as part of the administration’s last-minute Election Day plea for folks to vote.

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Oct 26, 2010 at 9:01 am

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Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake Proclaims Oct. 26, 2010 As Cathy Hughes Day In Baltimore

Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake Proclaims Oct. 26, 2010 As Cathy Hughes Day In Baltimore

Mayor Blake called into WOLB 1010AM’s Larry Young Morning Show the official proclamation. The Mayor said that Hughes’ continued success over the years throughout 53 radio stations nationwide in 16 urban markets has provided growth within the African-American community.

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Randy Dennis

Sep 28, 2010 at 2:43 pm

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Tavis Smiley Will Host Radio Show With Cornel West

Tavis Smiley Will Host Radio Show With Cornel West

BlackWeb2.o is reporting that Tavis Smiley and Cornel West will be joining forces for their own radio show.

Princeton professor Cornel West and broadcaster Tavis Smiley are joining forces this fall to co-host a new radio show. Both are provocative and well-known public figures and leveraging the current popularity of the Tavis Smiley Show and integrating their professional and personal relationship, they will “explore contemporary, cutting-edge issues.” The announcement

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Randy Dennis

Aug 19, 2010 at 12:44 pm

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Dr. Laura Caller: “I Was Really Offended By Use Of N-Word”

Dr. Laura Caller: “I Was Really Offended By Use Of N-Word”

 

The African American woman who called Dr. Laura Schlessinger for advice and heard the radio talk show host use the n-word 11 times said Thursday that she was confused and hurt by the call.

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Mykel Hunter

Aug 13, 2010 at 9:03 am

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Dr. Laura’s Racist N-Word Rant [Audio]

Dr. Laura’s Racist N-Word Rant [Audio]

Here is audio and a transcript of Dr. Laura’s racist n-word rant, which she apologized to yesterday. In the rant she complains that Black people are over sensitive and that Black people voted for Obama because of a “Black thing” and used the n-word several times after receiving a call from a Black woman complaining about racism.

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Mykel Hunter

Aug 12, 2010 at 9:47 am

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Radio Host Dr. Laura Apologizes For Using The N-Word On Air

Radio Host Dr. Laura Apologizes For Using The N-Word On Air

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Mykel Hunter

Aug 12, 2010 at 9:31 am

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Feds Say Black Radio Host Was Denied Right To Buy House

Feds Say Black Radio Host Was Denied Right To Buy House

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Lolo

Mar 12, 2010 at 5:07 pm

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GALLERY: Wendy Williams Hits Up Charity Event

GALLERY: Wendy Williams Hits Up Charity Event

Radio host turned talk show host Wendy Williams hit up the red carpet at the 5th Annual March of Dimes Beauty Ball in New York City.

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