Politics. R&B is a top favorite. It meant everything: a way to air your views. I produced the show Chicagos Best on WGN-TV. And he marketed us. Hoffman. You will have some strong feedback supporting or in opposition. That evening, firefighters pulled him and his 60-year-old daughter out of their home in the 7300 block of South Euclid Avenue, officials said. Friday marks National Radio Day, the annual celebration of all things radio. Wendy Williams | Source: Getty Images / Getty. If they continue to be the voice of the nation, we'll always respond. But I think, overall, it has given the black community an opportunity to have our own voice, our own analysis of issues, from our own unique perspective, given the dynamics of the American society. Nat'l Advertisers Hypo. Good Sport dives into worlds like F1 racing, table tennis, NBA shooting, and beyond. But we've had wonderful partners who have weathered the (economic) storm with us, who have been very patient, very understanding, very cooperative our banking partners. In 2014, she started the initial concept of her web series, SmallTALK With Samantha. [44][42] The station experienced a 50% increase in its audience after the call sign change. [28] WVON reduced its news and community programming beginning in 1974, but continued to air a weekly broadcast by Jesse Jackson. The fire began in Pat Cordell's bedroom, according to her sister, Pamela Brown. 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. (WVON ) Moses "Lucky" Cordell, known as the "Baron of Bounce" on WVON radio, has died less than two weeks after he and his daughter were rescued from a fire in their South Shore home.. Why not a career in fashion? In 1978 she became the first African American woman rock DJ at WRQX-FM in Washington, D.C. 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. Jacks band was also the personal favorite of Vice President Al Gore and played many of their events both personal and for the administration. Melody Spann-Cooper. We were just the hottest thing in Chicago. So in the confusion and everything, I think the talk radio thing was born here at WVON. On Fox News, the FBI director reiterated the agency's assessment that COVID was unleashed after a potential lab incident. And our ratings, when we were doing Arbitron (were) 20, 23, 24, we slowly dropped down to a 1, 2 share, 0.5. Critics say the move looks like retaliation. What has been your proudest achievement? [4][6] Hoffman bought out the other two stations, and by 1936 it operated on 1420 full-time. View hosts, shows, show schedules and more. It tells an incredible story about the graciousness of this city and how it really embraces its iconic things. Its Chicagos urban legacy station and for more than 50 years, WVON has been positioned as a media powerhouse, so Ive always known of the station. The Mully and Hanley Show, Weekdays 5 a.m.-9 a.m. Malcolm X and the Rev. Rufus Thomas | Source: Getty Images / Getty. 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. Not only did we play good R&B music, and a lot of white pop music too. What makes for a good urban talk station? Cliff's interview covers critical issues that impact the African American community. 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 Rev. In 1990 Williams launched the Association of African American Music Foundation to promote African American musicians, and currently hosts a weekly broadcast, Soulful Sunday, on Radio Ones 107.9 WRNB in Philadelphia. What is your favorite book? In the volatile world of radio, almost nothing lasts half a century. Atlanta Radio Personalities Among National Black Radio Hall Of Fame Inductees. So it was listened to by almost everyone in Chicago who was African and American, and I'm sure whites and others listened, too, because of the music. "That's my only sister. It's this place that they can come to and feel like they're in a living room having a conversation with their family. 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. Who is your favorite artist and why? Also on The Matt Bubala Show on WGN Radio, Saturdays 2 a.m. - 5 a.m. Fred and Angiin the Morning, Weekdays 5 a.m. - 10 a.m. Christopher "Brotha'Fred" Frederick,Angi Taylor. I may not get you at 20, but I'm going to get you by the time you turn 45, 50. When we first went on, we were absolutely the most listened-to radio station in the city of Chicago. The Matt McGilf Show will air weekdays from 1pm until 3 right before . The 1450 frequency was left silent for a time. The mayor, the governor, preachers, players, from A to Z, people would not have a real sense of what's going on, or a pulse of what's going on in our city (without WVON). Morbid is a true crime, creepy history and all things spooky podcast hosted by an autopsy technician and a hairstylist. We took the market by storm. 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! Really an educational outlet for black people, and also an educational outlet for white people, to let them know what black people are like. She sings from her soul, and weve listened to her be very transparent in her lyrics. Crocker first became a household name on New Yorks Black station, WWRL. Russ Parr began his career as a stand-up comedian in California and got his start in radio on Los Angeless famed KDAY. I don't know. Cliff Kelley, WVON radio personality, has an insightful interview with the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan. ABC7 was there for WVON's star-studded gala in 2013, celebrating 50 years of elevating Black culture. Sway now hosts the morning show on Sirius satellite radios Shade 45. Our hosts cover all that matters to you. (Journalist) Lu Palmer would bring in the message as related to race and the struggle. The Jonathon Brandmeier Show, weekdays, 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. My difficulty has been no more than anybody else's difficulty, considering what this world has gone through in the last five years. Jack was friends with the late Abe Pollin and Irene Pollin, and worked closely with them in their philanthropic work. 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). Sunday: 12:00 AM - 03:00 AM & 06:00 AM - 07:00 AM. in Cicero. Almost twenty years after his death, WHUR jock Marvin Lindseys Quiet Storm playlist remains an inspiration for imitators at radio stations across the country. Have you always been comfortable talking to people? There are very few stations that can say they have chronicled the progress of black people in this country from the '60s to now. But when we hit, we hit like a ton of bricks. There's something about this place. Some of my best work has been done under pressure. (It was) very, very, very important; because all of (the hosts) had names that were well-known, there was a great listening audience. He was pronounced dead at 7:15 p.m. Tuesday, according to the Cook County medical examiner's office. Stream the best podcasts from your favorite stations. The station also had an active role during the Civil Rights Movement, covering it extensively. The Opening Bell, Weekdays 5 a.m. - 6 a.m. & The Steve Cochran Show. When brothers Leonard and Phil Chess bought WHFC-AM 1450 in 1963, their goal was to promote Chess Records, renaming the outlet WVON for Voice of the Negro. This city loves its institutions, those that it grows up with. Thousands of baskets we gave to the poor and the needy. And to be back home in Chicago is definitely a plus. We could put a record on and play it a couple of days, it would start selling like crazy, if it was a good record. Frank Ski has been an integral part of our local Atlanta . Mozilla/5.0 (Windows NT 6.3; Win64; x64) AppleWebKit/537.36 (KHTML, like Gecko) Chrome/103.0.0.0 Safari/537.36, 2nd Helping sponsored by Residential Improvement Services, The Daily Game sponsored by Maryland Lottery, Operation Severe Weather Tire World Auto Service Centers, Connecting Communities Submit Your Event. Condon, David. A lot of the Motown records broke here in Chicago. Berry Gordy, the president of Motown Records, sent every song he produced immediately to WVON before any other station. 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. Along the way, the Voice of the Negro became the Voice of the Nation. The Wake Up Show eventually became internationally syndicated, reaching more than 20 different markets in five countries. It can scare people sometimes because it may seem like youre waiting until the last minute. Throughout the 1960s, many listeners on the south and west sides of Chicago wholeheartedly agreed with Cordell's sentiments towards the local radio station WVON 1450AM, "The Voice of the 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. My grandmother and mother dressed so jazzy, and so did their friends. WATCH NOW FREE VON TV features original live programs and video on demand films, TV series, entertainment specials, and more. It was a music station at that time, but there was a talk show called "Hot Line." 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. 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. Known as one of the original shock-jocks, Greene was a trailblazer of talk radio; and his influence was such that he has been credited with quashing the riots in Washington, D.C. in the wake of Martin Luther King Jr.s assassination. Mon - Fri: 07:00 PM - 12:00 AM And we were 1,000 watts in the daytime, 250 watts at night, that's all! According to WVON disc jockey Lucky Cordell, "You know a radio station is not the wires and the tubes and a transmitter. Chicago Defender had an opportunity to chat with Samantha Thomas about her career, new show, and about being a fearless woman in media. Without it, we wouldn't have hardly any voice at all. Thank you! And they were saying how we should stop the riots. "We had a monthlong debate over the word 'Negro,'" says Melody Spann-Cooper, daughter of Pervis Spann and chairman of Midway Broadcasting Corp., which owns WVON. Rufus Talks With Raymond Lambert On His Documentary Punch 9, Egonmwan And Buchanan Talk With Andre Smith And Mother Of 11 Year Old Sexual Assault Victim. You want to know the pulse of what's happening in our community, what we're thinking on particular issues? I think Ive progressed well in my career. WVON ("The Voice of A Nation") is a radio station licensed to Berwyn, Illinois, serving the Chicago market, which airs an African-American-oriented talk format. I think it is still (important). Has your work ethic ever been tested? Producing on that show was my break from producing tv news, and an introduction to the restaurant scene. She is currently the host of Samantha Talks which airs weeknights from 6 pm-9 pm on WVON. If I had a superpower it would probably be telepathy. Working with different people, you sometimes come across personalities that are less than favorable. Legendary disc jockeys Lucky Cordell, Cecil Hale, Herb Kent, The Cool Gent, Richard Pegue and Pervis Spann took part in a lively dialogue as they discussed their days at WVON radio. WVON Radio 1690 - The Talk of Chicago ADVERTISEMENT Our Partners Florida Gov. Willie Cochran Collapses During City Council Hearing, 39 Phones A Day Are Stolen On Average In Chicago, Chance, Gloria Estefan, Aziz Ansari, Nas Close Out Obama Summit, Parking Meter Firm To Get Extra $20 Million From City In 2018, Parking Restrictions Near Soldier Field And New Wintrust Arena OK'd, Woman Gives Birth (To Twins!) Contacts; WVON 1690 AM reviews. Asking questions like: Is "the zone" a real place? And describe your childhood growing up. It doesn't make sense.". They were, for African-American listeners across the country, the important and influential voices and leaders of their communities. I would sometimes get in trouble in grammar school for talking. They know the benchmarks that are important, and where you can get the authentic word. Samantha eventually created her own media lane, and in 2014 started the initial concept of her Web-Series, SmallTALK With Samantha. If you only hear someone, but youre not listening to them, its like null and void communication. 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I have a never-ending creative mind, but Ive found that Im most creative in the evening. What was your greatest failure and what did you learn from that? Ive had many disappointments, but I learn everyday, so I wont say that Ive failed, only learned lessons. My grandmother is a major force in keeping our family together. Widely considered to be the first African-American radio announcer, Jack L. Coopers All Negro radio show aired in the 1930s on Chicagos WSBC. In 1999, Spann-Cooper purchased a controlling interest in the Midway Broadcasting Company, the . Chicago has WVON, ATL has WAOK!!! In 1985, Tom Joyner earned his stripes as The Hardest Working Man In Radio, juggling two top-rated shows in separate cities over a thousand miles apart. The Download,Weeknights 7 p.m. - 11 p.m. The music was an inspiration. The DNAinfo archives brought to you by WNYC.Read the press release here. Schlikerman, Becky. Many people in the black community knew he was going to win. 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