From the archives of the Coalition for the Remembrance of Elijah Muhammad, this short documentary . They were the first to assemble a radio station in Chicago specifically designed to serve the city's growing Black community. Afternoon Drive, Weekdays 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. I was born and raised in Chicago. Working with different people, you sometimes come across personalities that are less than favorable. This is the undercurrent. [50][51] In Summer 2020, Stroger left WVON, along with his co-host Maze Jackson, after being told by station management that they could no longer discuss Mayor Lori Lightfoot, and to disconnect any callers who were critical of her, immediately joining 1570 WBGX in the same time slot.[52][53]. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jake Halpern reveals webs of deception and dark underworlds, through interviews with federal agents and convicted criminals. Everybody fought to get on the air at WVON because we had so many listeners. You just couldn't fight FM. Because the white radio stations never gave us that much time. Telephones for the first time were portable, and we rode around in the neighborhoods and talked to people (on the air). Matt McGill has resigned as morning personality at WVON AM 1690, ending a 13-year run as one of the most prominent voices on the Midway Broadcasting urban news/talk station. Thats what he lives for., Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. MORE: National Radio Day: Black Stations And The Pioneers Who Helped Shape Their Programming. His decision to. Jack has been career long friends with Mike Love of the Beach Boys, and has performed with a Beach Boys on many occasions, including at Wolf Trap. Your email address will not be published. (DJs who made their name before becoming radio personalities have been excluded, but honorable mentions must go to folks like Steve Harvey, Rickey Smiley and Yolanda Adams.). [11][15][16] WVON ran 1,000 watts during the day and 250 watts at night. They finally caught up with us. Cooper was succeeded in Black Chicago radio by very important air personalities like Al Benson who brought the blues and jazz to Chicago on WGES and his colleague Herb Kent, who made his mark after his move to WVON, where he was a strong voice for progress during the tumultuous Civil Rights movement. Leonard (Chess) was a genius. "The only thing I can do is pray," Brown said a day after the fire. Artists like Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, and Erykah Badu are a few of my favorites. Awesome! Of course, with new areas of communication, and with all the new gadgets that I don't know very much about, it doesn't have quite the support that it did. Ken DunkinState representative in the 5th District, and frequent WVON guest. I remember when Harold Washington ran for mayor. FM had this great sound: stereo. Rufus Thomas was the preeminent DJ of Memphis WDIA, the nations first radio station with an all-Black air staff. NDIGO recently caught up with Samantha to chat about her Chicago roots, why she chose to attend an HBCU, how she got into journalism, her go to fashion choices, and, of course, her new job at WVON 1690AM. If it was the O.J. Referring to herself as the Queen of All Media, Wendy Williams trademark mixture of oversized personality and merciless celebrity gossip created a new radio archetype and captured millions of fans. Cliff Kelley, WVON radio personality, has an insightful interview with the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan. The station also had an active role during the Civil Rights Movement, covering it extensively. Martha Jean The Queen Steinberg (September 9, 1930 January 29, 2000) was an influential African-American radio broadcaster and later was also the pastor of her own church. What killed us was FM radio, and people are so fickle. I would practice with an audience of my dolls, and I would strike up conversations with people when I got the chance. It's owners were Leonard and Phil Chess, the founders of Chess Records. Along the way, the Voice of the Negro became the Voice of the Nation. What was your greatest failure and what did you learn from that? There's no better way to understand our world than through sports. Clothes are just an outward expression of my classy, comfy and cool personality. Russ Parr | Source: The Washington Post / Getty. Afternoon Drive,Weekdays 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Herb Kent, "The Cool Gent," who died last fall at age 88 after more than 50 years at the station. Cordell, 86, died Tuesday night at the University of Chicago medical center, where he had been in the intensive care unit since June 28. If I had a superpower it would probably be telepathy. Type in the name of your neighborhood or select one from the list below. If you want a very honest and culturally specific perspective, as it relates to black people and I'm talking domestic, as well as foreign WVON will give you an impressive array. [49] In late 2018, its studios were moved to the South Loop. ", Timuel BlackHistorian and author of Bridges of Memory. But a great Chicago radio station WVON-AM 1690 has managed the feat: The institution marks its 50th anniversary Monday and celebrates with a concert featuring Toni Braxton at the Chicago Theatre on Saturday. If you had a superpower, what would it be and why? "Quite frankly, as 'VON continues to evolve, we get away from the psychological segmentation of who we are. Sometimes I don't like your changes. Broadcasting first on WGPR in Detroit, Mojo challenged ideas about the role of a radio jockey. As the long-running Black female sidekick of white shock-jock Howard Stern, Quivers has held her own in a predominately male atmosphere for thirty years. Although WVON has not been without controversy. They were attracted by some good jazz and blues, and along with that would be the story. Part of that comes from working in TV news, especially during breaking news times. Chuck Leonard, air personality in New York City in 1960-1970s on WWRL, WABC, WXLO, WRKS, WBLS and others. WVON 1690 AM is a News/Talk radio station serving Chicago. But the dynamics of black culture embodied in the music of jazz and blues and gospel continue to be very, very much embraced by even younger generations. The hosts are not afraid to give an actual opinion on a hard subject matter such as guns, and what we need to do with these knuckleheaded kids who are adding to these atrocities out here. [22][1][23] Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.), we were instrumental in quelling those riots. Im the oldest of three, with a younger brother and sister. For more on Samantha Thomas check out her website www.TalkToSamantha.com or follow her on social media @Talk2Samantha. Mojo was well known for his habit of playing lengthy recordings without interruption and was hugely influential in the formation of the Detroit techno scene. And so when you wrapped your brain around that and the fact that we survived it with less resources, less capital, with all these things against us, (it) means that we're here for the long haul. In the volatile world of radio, almost nothing lasts half a century. Mainstream media takes a mainstream approach on most subject matters, meaning a predominantly Eurocentric mindset, which is OK. State Sen. Barack Obama filled in for vacationing announcer Cliff Kelley. And I keep a cute and safe standard face mask handy. But the elections have been criticized over logistical failings and violence that suppressed the vote. Needless to say, Im creative all day! A native of East St. Louis, Illinois, Grammy-nominated singer Anita Wilson, fell N'DIGO | Hartman Publishing 329 West 18th Street Suite 613 Chicago, Illinois 60616 | 312.822.0202 2023. @dnainfo_breen @trafficjamjen @jmd34john @C1McKnight pic.twitter.com/KTAke3a1it. Thank you! WVON's origins date back to 1963, when the radio station's owner Chess Records began programming soul, and rhythm and blues music. That feeling was one that I knew an HBCU would give me. Samantha Thomas is an Emmy winning journalist, entertainment/lifestyle correspondent and radio/social personality. This station is more than a radio station to our legions of listeners. My dad had two children, my sister and me.". During his eight years at WVON, Kent established a huge following in the citys growing African-American community. We are able to survive because it is here. If you can never get enough true crime Congratulations, youve found your people. [4], In 1963, WHFC became WVON when it was purchased by Leonard and Phil Chess, the owners of Chess Records, for $1 million. Although he had Chess Records, he was smart enough to know we had to play more than Chess records; we played Atlantic records. The Eric & Kathy Morning Show,Weekdays 5:30 a.m. - 10 a.m. WVON became well known outside the Chicago area as well. Embodying the fast-talking style for which he was named, Gibson also went on to create one of the first Black radio trades, Jack The Rapper and the infamous Black music convention of the same name. Shes also had a long-standing career, and I think its partly because shes so real. I can always think of things that I could have done differently. $19.99. Red Alert fostered the careers of acts such as KRS-One and Boogie Down Productions, Jungle Brothers, Queen Latifah and A Tribe Called Quest. [48] The move displaced the oldies format of Clear Channel-operated WRLL on 1690. WVON's origins lie in WHFC, which began in 1926, broadcasting from the Hotel Flanders in Chicago. Once that job ended for me, I knew I had to be creative and innovative. Main Menu. 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Im one of the first of my family to graduate from a university, and getting an Emmy Award before I turned 30 years old. And WVON remained a sociopolitical powerhouse. [1] Jack was also friends with Ambassador, Sergeant Shriver and his family, and he and the Band did work on behalf of Special Olympics, and continues to do so. If you look at history, from Lu Palmer to Herb Kent, even with Pervis Spann, with blues, Cliff Kelley today, I can look at a number of individuals the reasons I can communicate with the black community is because of 'VON. I think it is still (important). Samanthas flair for not having interviews, but conversations. Upon his release when he was hired to host his own show, Rapping With Petey Greene, at WOL in Washington D.C. His success led him to television where he hosted his own Emmy Award-winning show, Petey Greenes Washington, on local WDCA-TV and BET. "Don Cornelius also started his career at WVON," added Spann-Cooper, referencing the late creator and. From when I came out of the army, in 1964, I was introduced to WVON. She is currently the host of Samantha Talks which airs weeknights from 6 pm-9 pm on WVON. The Steve Dahl Show, weekdays, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. I'm not so arrogant as to believe that 'VON is a larger portion of it, but I'll tell you this: We are better because we are here. I'm very clear that while 'VON is a radio station, quote unquote, (that's) not what keeps us in business. Not everyone is pleasant to deal with all of the time. Be the first to know latest important news & events directly to your inbox. WVON never quite recaptured the enormous audience of its past, but in 1986 it switched to a talk format that reclaimed Chicago's imagination. On February 19, 2002, The HistoryMakers played host to a free public event entitled WVON: The Good Ol Days of 60s Radio. If you listen to 'VON, as I have over the years, it's a unique voice to a unique people in America. I have a never-ending creative mind, but Ive found that Im most creative in the evening. Being multifaceted in the media industry, or any field for that matter, is important, especially during this time. We will be engaging and probably controversial. What have you been able to bring to the late night talk format that will set you apart from others? "A youthful 'free' alternative to the AM vacuum at 1450", North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement, 50 years of Chicago's WVON: A Chicago voice that echoes nationwide, Iconic WVON radio station moving from Chatham. Mack gave the first airplay to now-legendary acts like the LA Dream Team, Egyptian Lover, World Class Wreckin Cru, Dr. Dre, Eazy E, Ice T, Ice Cube, NWA, Tone Loc and dozens more. WVON created a legendary group of radio personalities known as . Jack Diamond hosted the Jack Diamond Morning Show in Washington, DC for ABC radio for 30 years! [10] WHFC's programming was simulcast on 97.9 WEHS after WEHS's storecasting contract expired in the 1950s. [14][17][18], WVON was a "heritage" station to Chicago's black community featuring great Black air personalities like Moses "Lucky" Cordell, Bruce Brown, Herb Kent "The Cool Gent",[19][20][21] E. Rodney Jones,[19] Cecil Hale, Joe "Youngblood" Cobb,[19] Ed "Nassau Daddy" Cook, Bill "Butterball" Crane, Pervis Spann,[13][19] Don Cornelius,[19] Sid McCoy (who would accompany Cornelius when he formed Soul Train), Richard Pegue, Bernadine C. Washington, Jay Johnson, newsmen Roy Wood[19] and Jim Moloney, a very young reporter/engineer Larry Langford and many others. Copyright 2021 Midway Broadcasting All Rights Reserved, Nigeria, Africa's most populous nation, elects Bola Tinubu as the new president, A man charged with killing 3 officers was found dead in his jail cell, Wray publicly comments on the FBI's position on COVID's origins, adding political fire. Learn how and when to remove this template message, North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement, RadioInsight.com . I now call that the early preparation of Samantha, lol! A nationally renowned pioneer blending hip-hop, radio and community activism, David Cook moved from the Bronx to the Bay Area shortly after the dawn of the hip-hop era. During her career as a TV news producer, Samantha received an Emmy Award and shortly afterwards created her own media lane. The Roe Conn Show With Anna Davlantes, Weekdays 3 p.m. - 7 p.m. Who did you inherit your style from? Deep Cover drops on Mondays. Oprah! We had to get it done, and get it done efficiently fast. Dyana Williams is one of the earliest and most influential female air personalities in Black radio. We go from one extreme to another, and we always meet up in the middle. Sway Calloway, along with his partner King Tech, became the first to host a hip-hop radio show on a pop station when his Wake Up Show debuted on San Franciscos KMEL-FM in 1990. Seven years later, their stories collided when a small town detective got a tip and became convinced that if he could solve one mystery, he'd solve the other. After starting as a DJat WGES in Chicago in 1952, Cordell moved to WGRY in Gary before working at WVON in Chicago. We're a better nation because of the Voice of a Nation. They were, for African-American listeners across the country, the important and influential voices and leaders of their communities. A few years later, Magic took his Rap Attack to commercial station WBLS and fostered the careers of producer Marley Marl, and artists like Biz Markie and Big Daddy Kane. Jack and his partners, Jimmy Alexander and Lisa Anne are proud to host mornings on regional stand out 106.9 The Eagle. When Harold Washington was elected (mayor). Nat'l Advertisers Hypo. All from Chicago, one of the U.S.' most thriving cities for African Americans. Grand Crossing District officers were the first to respond to the fire and were told by a woman outside that Cordell and his daughter Pat were still inside. I also like to write. National Radio Day: Black Stations And The Pioneers Who Helped Shape Their Programming, Your email will be shared with newsone.com and subject to its. And we were staying: "Stop rioting. Stayed on the air, didn't play music but took telephone calls from people all over Chicago, the suburbs. Magic Rivas created Disco Showcase in 1979 on a small pay-for-time FM station in New York called WHBI, he didnt know he was starting what would become the very first rap radio show. Officers also tried to rescue the Cordells but could not make it into the room where they were trapped because ofthe heat, authorities said. WVON 1690 AM Lincoln University (MO) About I am an Emmy award winning Journalist, and Media Professional committed to providing information that's current, on-trend, and marketable for all. iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries. It doesn't have to be PC. But even more so in the African-American community, because so many of the earlier listeners are now older people. Ive always loved watching TV, and would impersonate Oprah and other talk show hosts with my baby dolls as an audience. No one can stop you, but you. [32], The FCC process of assigning a license for the vacant 1450 AM frequency resulted in a shared-time arrangement, as applicants Midway Broadcasting Corporation and Migala Communications reached an agreement to split the broadcast day. 30.11.2021. Sometimes I don't like your hosts' opinions. I may not get you at 20, but I'm going to get you by the time you turn 45, 50. Funny story, my mother said that at around four years old, I would cry because I didnt want to wear pants, and that I only wanted to wear dresses, lol! Call sign: WVON Frequency: 1690 AM City of license: Berwyn, IL Format: News/Talk Owner: Pollack Broadcasting Area Served: Chicago Sister stations: V103 102.7 FM, 93.9 LITE FM, 103.5 KISS FM Chicago, Inspiration 1390, 107.5 WGCI, Rock 95.5 Contact We will use this site and social media to deliver our message. I always knew I wanted to attend college away from home. WVON was one of the greatest (and some will argue THE greatest) big-city black radio stations of the 60's/70's era. Copyright 2009-2018, New York Public Radio. The final broadcast of the show was on Friday, April 26, 2013. [38], WXOL aired a blues oriented format, and its appearance on the dial sparked an immediate increase in the sales of blues records in the Chicago area. According to WVON disc jockey Lucky Cordell, "You know a radio station is not the wires and the tubes and a transmitter. Cliff's interview covers critical issues that impact the African American community. WVON is proud to be Chicago's only African-American news talk radio station. Favorite quote or affirmation? So I married my love of talking, food, and TV news and in 2014 came up with the concept of SmallTALK. Currently, Samantha is an on-air personality at WVON 1690AM/i HeartRadio, Chicagos oldest African Amercan-owned news talk radio station. So I counteract negative energy when Im faced with it, with some positive energy. This was not personal, right? WVON (1690 AM "The Voice of the Nation", originally "Voice of the Negro") is a radio station serving the Chicago market, which airs an African-American-oriented talk format. The shooting was one of the deadliest for law enforcement officers in Kentucky's history. We went out in the street, made appearances at a lot of community centers. But one decidedly undercelebrated aspect of radio broadcasting history is the contributions Black people made to the medium; namely as radio jockeys, the voices behind the music selection and news reported on the airwaves. So I've been to hell and back financially. The Patty Vasquez Show, WGN-AM, weeknights, 11 p.m. - 2 a.m. And it grew up with 'VON. Popular syndicated personalities Tom Joyner and Steve Harvey also started in this market. "In the Wake of the News.". New York rival 98.7 Kiss-FM answered Frankie Crockers hiring of Mr. Magic when they asked Kool DJ Red Alert to craft his own rap show on weekends. Hoffman. He became the station's program and music director in 1965 and went on to become WVON's general manager in 1970. Leonard caught the radio bug in college as program director of the University of Illinois station WPGU. She confronts the conflicting stories people have told themselves about the crime because of an unexpected development: the arrest of a former Laramie police officer accused in the murder. What is the key to successful communication? A triple-threat performer of song, dance and comedy, Thomas nighttime show, Hoot and Holler, was an influential source of blues and R&B for a generation of white and Black listeners alike. "We are part of this nation, so we are the voice of a nation.". Condon, David. [48] The WRLL call letters were assigned to Midway's half of the time-share on 1450 at Cicero, Illinois. Take Me As I Am is a favorite song of mine. Schlikerman, Becky. On Fox News, the FBI director reiterated the agency's assessment that COVID was unleashed after a potential lab incident. Frank Ski has been an integral part of our local Atlanta . Not that the journey has been easy or predictable. I always say that WVON has one of the most intelligent listening audiences in the country because you cannot get away with saying (just anything), however rational or irrational it is. I think about so many different times that the news media has barraged this place. My difficulty has been no more than anybody else's difficulty, considering what this world has gone through in the last five years. Here are NewsOnes top 20 Black radio jockeys of all time, picked for their pioneering spirit and influence. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. Owned and operated by Pollack Broadcasting . E. Rodney Jones, air personality in Chicago in the 1960s on WVON-AM. Jesse Jackson called into the station to report the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr.[13], After Leonard Chess died in 1969, the Chess family decided to sell WVON to Globetrotter Communications, owned by George N. Gillett Jr. and Potter Palmer for $9 million. The Rev. [27] On August 24, 1976, FM classical music station WFMT was allowed to simulcast on 1450 as an interim operator while the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) evaluated applications for a new license for the frequency. You will have some strong feedback supporting or in opposition. WVON 1690AM/ iHeartRadio is a staple in the Chicago media community. Lindsey started out interning at Howard Universitys WHUR and got his first break filling in for a DJ who couldnt make it in. I think the black media in general, and WVON specifically, played a profound role in history and, in one case I can cite, the election of Chicago's first black mayor (Harold Washington). Scientists have strong evidence of animal spillover at a market.. Make sure that the stream settings are properly selected in "Module General Options -> Content -> Stream Settings". He later purchased WVON in the late 1970s. [3], In May 2019, former Cook County Board President Todd Stroger joined the station as morning co-host. R&B is a top favorite. The Mully and Hanley Show, Weekdays 5 a.m.-9 a.m. Were you influenced by anyone? Melody Spann-CooperChairman of Midway Broadcasting Corp., which owns WVON. It's got to have a vibrant community, a vibrant audience. Copyright 2009-2018, DNAinfo. [24][25] The sale was consummated in 1970. Though resistant to rap, he played some of the first hip-hop records and hired hip-hops first legendary radio jock, Mr. Magic. Wendy Williams | Source: Getty Images / Getty. I was never really shy. Why did you attend college away from Chicago? Mr. Magic brought the first rap show to commercial radio on New Yorks WBLS. It's the tool that we use to deliver our special brand of enrichment and empowerment to this community. WVON is operated by Midway Broadcasting Corporation via a local marketing agreement with frequency owner iHeartMedia. Jack has also interviewed a Whos Who in sports, including virtually every major name in every major sport, and in many instances, participated in the Washington sports teams, community and charity outreaches. With the introduction of social media, how has it enhanced your job? It had monster ratings, ruled the soul music scene and became a radio legend -- all with only 1000 watts days and 250 watts at night on 1450. I like coming back. In 1998, Joyner became the first African-American inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame. Our innovative concepts and approach to delivering intimate and scaled events tailored to fit client needs are unparalleled in today's broadcasting landscape. I want to know what people are thinking sometimes. Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Its a lighthearted nightmare in here, weirdos! Melody Spann-Cooper. Some of my best work has been done under pressure. Gibson got his start on the very first Black-owned radio station, Atlantas WERD, in 1949. If you only hear someone, but youre not listening to them, its like null and void communication. [19] Other similar stations across the country took inspiration from WVON's format. But originally, journalism wasnt my major. [42][43] Midway Broadcasting immediately filed a request with the FCC to change WXOL's call sign to WVON, and on March 28, 1984 the WVON call letters returned to their former home at 1450. Do you work well under pressure? So how did you come up with the concept of reviewing restaurants while interviewing interesting people? Douglas Wendell Jocko Henderson | Source: Getty Images / Getty. DJ Red Alert | Source: Nicholas Rhodes / Getty. Moses "Lucky" Cordell, also known as the"Baron of Bounce," was WVON radio station's program and music director in 1965 and went on to become WVON's general manager in 1970. Where were you born? You want to know the pulse of what's happening in our community, what we're thinking on particular issues? I, however, never thought about going into radio. Melvin Lindsey, the originator of the "Quiet Storm" late-night music programming format and Washington D.C air personality the 1970-1980s. But I can't live without you. My family is pretty close. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The Matt McGilf Show will air weekdays from 1pm until 3 right before . [39][40][41], 107.5 WGCI was also programmed to appeal to black audiences, and it and other FM stations won away many of WVON's listeners. I began filling in as needed as the traffic/weather and news anchor, and things took off from there. And two important guests I remember listening to were Malcolm X and Dr. Martin Luther King. What will the next 50 years of black America look like? Use Of Negro Shows Thruout U.S. New Chess R.&B. How did you handle it? 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