Judith Jacques-Laguerre, founder of Black Women in Media

Black Women In Media Exemplifies The Power Of…

Entrepreneur Judith Jacques-Laguerre founded Black Women in Media to amplify the accomplishments and celebrate the brilliance of Black women.
by Brandee Sanders
02.16.22
national radio day Wendy Williams

The Top Black Radio Jockeys Of All Time

Throughout American history, Black disc jockeys did more than just spin records. They were, for Black listeners across the country,…
by NewsOne Staff
08.20.21
JAZZ in The Gardens Press Conference

DL Hughley, Rickey Smiley Nominated For Major Award

D.L. Hughley and Rickey Smiley have each been nominated for Network/Syndicated Personality of the Year as part of the upcoming…
by Bruce C.T. Wright
08.24.21

Radio Stations To Honor Prince By Playing “Nothing…

Two weeks have passed since Prince died, and the world is still fondly remembering the life of the timeless singer.
by Bruce Goodwin II
05.04.16
Martese Johnson

NewsOne’s Christina Coleman & iPower92’s Paris Nicole Discuss…

I stand with Martese Johnson. There is no excuse for this. @VirginiaABC you should be ashamed. pic.twitter.com/4j3bnfDlBI — UVAProblems (@UVAProbs)…
by ACThePlug/iPowerRichmond
03.19.15

Living Legends Foundation Honors Radio One Founder

As part of its 18th Annual awards celebration, the Living Legends Foundation is honoring Cathy Hughes, founder and Chairperson of…
by NewsOne Staff
08.04.14

Radio One Founder Highlighted In Newseum Exhibit

The Newseum exhibition, “One Nation With News for All,” tells the story of how immigrants and minorities used the power…
by ericaedwards2
07.22.14

NY Radio Host, The New Voice Of Black…

Last month New York City radio station WWRL 1600AM announced its new line-up of hosts to comprise its Equality Pride…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19

South African Radio Host Rips Racism During Live…

Mark Esterhuysen, a South African talk radio host, is out of a job days after he unleashed a F-word-laden diatribe…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19

Former NY Governor David Patterson Launching Radio Show

Former New York governor David Patterson is hitting the airwaves with his own prime-time morning talk radio show covering politics…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19

Legendary Media Pioneer Dr. Dorothy Brunson Passes Away

*Woman pictured in purple with glasses* The first African American woman to own a radio station and operate a television…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19

First Black Ringmaster Of Ringling Bros. To Kids:…

HOUSTON — Jonathan Lee Iverson, the first African-American ringmaster of Ringling Bros., and Barnum and Bailey Circus recently sat down…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19

Sharpton Calls On FCC To Regulate Radio Racists…

NEW YORK-After the Tuscon tragedy, activist Al Sharpton has called on the FCC to regulate racism on the radio, particularly…
by cganemccalla
04.17.21

Al Sharpton Says The FCC Should Take On…

New York — While appearing on Ed Schultz Show on MSNBC, Al Sharpton was asked about Rush Limbaugh’s racist comments…
by cganemccalla
04.17.21

Tavis Smiley Will Host Radio Show With Cornel…

BlackWeb2.o is reporting that Tavis Smiley and Cornel West will be joining forces for their own radio show. Princeton professor…
by cganemccalla
04.17.21

Dr. Laura Caller: “I Was Really Offended By…

  The African American woman who called Dr. Laura Schlessinger for advice and heard the radio talk show host use…
by NewsOne Staff
06.19.19

Dr. Laura's Racist N-Word Rant

Here is audio and a transcript of Dr. Laura’s racist n-word rant, which she apologized to yesterday. In the rant…
by NewsOne Staff
04.17.21

Radio Host Dr. Laura Apologizes For Using The…
by cganemccalla
06.19.19

Feds Say Black Radio Host Was Denied Right…
by cganemccalla
04.17.21

Black Harvard Graduate Gets His Own Radio Show…

It turns out that Derrick Ashong’s not just a random guy on the street: The eloquent 34-year-old graduate of Harvard…
by cganemccalla
06.19.19