[11][12] 97.9 WEHS was included in the sale. Wendy Williams | Source: Getty Images / Getty. Samantha Thomas is an Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Entertainment/Lifestyle Correspondent, and currently a Radio/Social Media Personality on WVON 1690 AM. Really an educational outlet for black people, and also an educational outlet for white people, to let them know what black people are like. [37] Both stations were on the air by October 1979 and shared a transmitting tower. [13] In 2002, then State Senator Barack Obama filled in for vacationing Cliff Kelley. [4], In 1963, WHFC became WVON when it was purchased by Leonard and Phil Chess, the owners of Chess Records, for $1 million. The Patty Vasquez Show, WGN-AM, weeknights, 11 p.m. - 2 a.m. If you only hear someone, but youre not listening to them, its like null and void communication. It's been playing a critical role since the '60s. I know why people were so upset when Marshall Field's became Macy's. We go from one extreme to another, and we always meet up in the middle. WVON created a legendary group of radio personalities known as . Afternoon Drive, Weekdays2 p.m. - 7 p.m. TOP ROW, FROM LEFT:Melba Lara, Tony Sarabia, Jennifer WhiteBOTTOM ROW, FROM LEFT:Lauren Chooljian, Marc Garber, Jerome McDonnell, TOP ROW, FROM LEFT:Chip Mitchell, Natalie Moore, Michael PuenteBOTTOM ROW, FROM LEFT:Becky Vevea, OdetteYousef and Sarah Karp. Im one of the first of my family to graduate from a university, and getting an Emmy Award before I turned 30 years old. My father likes to dress a lot, so I would see him being put together at times. 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. Cliff Kelley, WVON radio personality, has an insightful interview with the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan. Awesome! Thats what he lives for., Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. We went out in the street, made appearances at a lot of community centers. And it was very inspiring in this short period of time, an hour format, that Mr. South was able to interview two of our giants in the black movement in this country. My difficulty has been no more than anybody else's difficulty, considering what this world has gone through in the last five years. [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]. "Quite frankly, as 'VON continues to evolve, we get away from the psychological segmentation of who we are. They know where they're going to come to get the real deal. Mancow Morning Show, Weekdays 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. | Source: New York Daily News Archive / Getty. Licensed to Berwyn, Illinois, WVON has studios in the South Loop,[3] and its transmitter is located at 87th and Kedzie in Chicago's Ashburn community. 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. The station's transmitter was located in Chicago's Ashburn neighborhood, near the Evergreen Park, Illinois border, and operated as a diplexed operation from one of the towers of its sister station, WGCI (now WGRB). Thomas also hosted amateur talent shows on Memphis famed Beale Street, premiering young talents like B.B. Malcolm X and the Rev. Im also a daughter, sister, and friend with a kind heart. It doesn't make sense.". 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. 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! For more on Samantha Thomas check out her website www.TalkToSamantha.com or follow her on social media @Talk2Samantha. Petey Greene | Source: Joseph Klipple / Getty. Main Menu. I think Ive progressed well in my career. This was not personal, right? Mack was already a successful air personality in Houston when a small AM station in Los Angeles called KDAY hired him to be a disc jockey and music director. Not attending immediately after graduation increased my desire to go away. Mr. Magic brought the first rap show to commercial radio on New Yorks WBLS. The Wake Up Show eventually became internationally syndicated, reaching more than 20 different markets in five countries. It needs to continue that. It meant everything: a way to air your views. WVON, in all of its glory, it has to continue that legacy of being honest, of being culturally specific. You've got to remember something: I experienced our largest growth right before the world collapsed (economically). Ive had many disappointments, but I learn everyday, so I wont say that Ive failed, only learned lessons. [4][5] Like many stations of the time, WHFC shared time with other stations on its frequency. Although WVON has not been without controversy. And it went right to Marmions Collin Wainscott. It can scare people sometimes because it may seem like youre waiting until the last minute. So in the confusion and everything, I think the talk radio thing was born here at WVON. Martin Luther King Jr.), we were instrumental in quelling those riots. Congratulations on your new job! I began filling in as needed as the traffic/weather and news anchor, and things took off from there. Cliff's interview covers critical issues that impact the African American community. She is currently the host of Samantha Talks which airs weeknights from 6 pm-9 pm on WVON. After being the emcee at an event where she and other professionals were honored, I networked and kept in touch with many in attendance. [4][7][8] In 1930, WHFC moved to 1420, where it shared time with WEHS and WKBI. Mon - Fri: 06:00 AM - 10:00 AM. For more neighborhood news, listen to DNAinfo Radio here: Next in Downtown, South Loop & River North. Helped different black politicians get elected. Jesse Jackson called the station to report King's assassination. 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. I still LOVE to wear dresses by the way! Oprah! [25] In 1975, Globetrotter bought WNUS-AM-FM from the McLendon interests for $4,450,000; they moved WVON from 1450 to the 5,000-watt former WNUS signal on 1390 on February 5 of that year at 3:30p.m.,[26] which increased WVON's coverage area significantly. And we were 1,000 watts in the daytime, 250 watts at night, that's all! His unbridled and unusual music selection inspired legions of fans in Detroit, and Mojo is recognized for having introduced listeners to a number of artists that include Prince, The B-52s, and Kraftwerk. Here we were, a big radio station, and we couldn't combat FM. Afternoon Drive, Weekdays 2 p.m. - 6 p.m. Almost twenty years after his death, WHUR jock Marvin Lindseys Quiet Storm playlist remains an inspiration for imitators at radio stations across the country. I jumped on that wave early in the game, although I didnt understand how effective and cool it would be for my job. It's straight, no chaser. When firefighters arrived, the officers directed them to the room, police said. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Hoffman. A Chicago native and Cultural Enthusiast at heart, Samantha started her Media career as a Director and Television News Producer for several local news markets across the U.S., including Missouri (CBS), Las Vegas (ABC, FOX, and CBS), and Chicago (CBS) & (WGN). I would often love to put on my moms high-heel shoes, and prance around the house. In a major market, it was the first 24-hour R&B station, and it had tons and tons and tons of listeners. The Steve Dahl Show, weekdays, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. 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. 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. WVON 1690 AM is a radio station licensed to Berwyn, Illinois, serving the greater Chicago area, which airs an African-American-oriented talk format. [44][42] The station experienced a 50% increase in its audience after the call sign change. I just really love clothes. In 2007, the station's studios were moved from their longtime home at 3350 S. Kedzie to the former Soft Sheen Products Building on 87th Street in Chicago's Chatham neighborhood. From host Jody Avirgan (30 for 30, FiveThirtyEight, Radiotopia) and the TED Audio Collective, Good Sport is your guide through an array of stadiums, pitches, pools and slopes that shed a light on the ups and downs of being human. Search On air radio personality jobs in Rockville, MD with company ratings & salaries. We were given credit for putting a lid on that. I grew up on 'VON. I would practice with an audience of my dolls, and I would strike up conversations with people when I got the chance. [1] 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. You will have some strong feedback supporting or in opposition. 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. I tell people 'VON today is an acquired listenership. [10] WHFC's programming was simulcast on 97.9 WEHS after WEHS's storecasting contract expired in the 1950s. [11][15] Though the station was initially geared strictly to a black audience, by 1968 its playlist had expanded to include songs by white artists that were compatible with the station's sound, in an effort to reach a wider audience. Though resistant to rap, he played some of the first hip-hop records and hired hip-hops first legendary radio jock, Mr. Magic. How does this position fit into your career plans? Again, I never thought that I could actually do radio, but I was given a chance. @dnainfo_breen @trafficjamjen @jmd34john @C1McKnight pic.twitter.com/KTAke3a1it. Whatever (the station) is, it needs to do one thing: to tell the story, the authentic story. Thanks for listening to 94.7 The Drive! Good Sport dives into worlds like F1 racing, table tennis, NBA shooting, and beyond. 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!) "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. Stroger, the former Cook County Board president, joined him as co-host in 2019. A radio station is people." 1. Saturday: 08:00 PM - 12:00 AM 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. So I've been to hell and back financially. 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. The DNAinfo archives brought to you by WNYC.Read the press release here. And it went right to Marmions Collin Wainscott. And WVON remained a sociopolitical powerhouse. In 1994, The Fly Jock became one of the first nationally syndicated Black DJs when was hired to host his own program, the Tom Joyner Morning Show, which spread to 29 stations. E. Rodney Jones, air personality in Chicago in the 1960s on WVON-AM. I really like to read, and just chill especially when I have the time. Learn how and when to remove this template message, North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement, RadioInsight.com . WVON's origins lie in WHFC, which began in 1926, broadcasting from the Hotel Flanders in Chicago. The WintrustBusiness Lunch with Steve Bertrand, Weekdays noon-1 p.m. 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. You just couldn't fight FM. But that's true of most of the reading and listening areas of communication. As president and general manager of Chicago's WVON-AM, Melody Spann-Cooper heads the only African American-owned radio station in the nation's third-largest market. Leonard caught the radio bug in college as program director of the University of Illinois station WPGU. 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". I always tell people Chicago is such fertile ground for our people, great movements. And dominated. It tells an incredible story about the graciousness of this city and how it really embraces its iconic things. Although stations like WLS, the big 50,000-watt stations, powerhouse stations, managed to survive, the little black stations didn't. 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. 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