WATCH NOW FREE VON TV features original live programs and video on demand films, TV series, entertainment specials, and more. "The only thing I can do is pray," Brown said a day after the fire. Jack Diamond hosted the Jack Diamond Morning Show in Washington, DC for ABC radio for 30 years! That was huge. I produced the show Chicagos Best on WGN-TV. They were, for African-American listeners across the country, the important and influential voices and leaders of their communities. Rufus Thomas | Source: Getty Images / Getty. Copyright 2023. 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. Check your inbox now to confirm your subscription. Jack was friends with the late Abe Pollin and Irene Pollin, and worked closely with them in their philanthropic work. 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WVON is proud to be Chicago's only African-American news talk radio station. Again, I never thought that I could actually do radio, but I was given a chance. When local pop station KMEL started playing hip-hop aggressively, Cook pioneered a new kind of prime-time community affairs program, blending music with activism. [44][42] The station experienced a 50% increase in its audience after the call sign change. 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. Some of my best work has been done under pressure. Mr. Magic brought the first rap show to commercial radio on New Yorks WBLS. Mancow Morning Show, Weekdays 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. That's not the consensus among intelligence and scientific communities. Why did you attend college away from Chicago? Sunday: 12:00 AM - 03:00 AM & 06:00 AM - 07:00 AM. And I tell my sales staff, "We're not counting the people we reach, we're reaching the people that really count. If it was the O.J. Now its become second nature. It's the station that talks about what is really going on in this community, unabashedly, unashamedly. 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. Sometimes I don't like your changes. in Cicero. To this day, we still believe in gathering for family dinners. Deep Cover is a show about people who lead double lives. Good Sport dives into worlds like F1 racing, table tennis, NBA shooting, and beyond. While working behind the scenes, I discovered that I was a not only a producer, but that I could talk to people, and keep their interest. [4], In 1963, WHFC became WVON when it was purchased by Leonard and Phil Chess, the owners of Chess Records, for $1 million. He became the station's program and music director in 1965 and went on to become WVON's general manager in 1970. My mother instilled education in all of us, and made it a priority for us growing up. 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. 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. The shooting was one of the deadliest for law enforcement officers in Kentucky's history. Listen, where else can a Barack Obama, an Oprah Winfrey and a Michael Jordan, three of America's biggest phenomena of our generation (where else) could they have been had they not touched this soil? And he marketed us. This station is more than a radio station to our legions of listeners. 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! 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. I dont do well being complacent, so hopefully this will be a great goal to push toward. Samantha Thomas is an Emmy Award-Winning Journalist, Entertainment/Lifestyle Correspondent, and currently a Radio/Social Media Personality on WVON 1690 AM. They didn't know we were all black. So how did you come up with the concept of reviewing restaurants while interviewing interesting people? Our hosts cover all that matters to you. Officers also tried to rescue the Cordells but could not make it into the room where they were trapped because ofthe heat, authorities said. I can always think of things that I could have done differently. [48] The WRLL call letters were assigned to Midway's half of the time-share on 1450 at Cicero, Illinois. Cliff Kelley, WVON radio personality, has an insightful interview with the Honorable Minister Louis Farrakhan. All from Chicago, one of the U.S.' most thriving cities for African Americans. I honestly never thought about a career in fashion, but can always be found putting together clothes to wear. Conrad WorrillProfessor at Northeastern Illinois University and former host on WVON. It was a music station at that time, but there was a talk show called "Hot Line." [4] Its city of license was later changed to Cicero, Illinois, and it studios and transmitter were moved to Cermak Rd. It doesn't have the kind of clamorous support that existed in those early days of '60s and '70s. 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. Asking questions like: Is "the zone" a real place? 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. During his eight years at WVON, Kent established a huge following in the citys growing African-American community. Jesse Jackson called the station to report King's assassination. WVON 1690 AM is a radio station licensed to Berwyn, Illinois, serving the greater Chicago area, which airs an African-American-oriented talk format. 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!) WVON Radio has announced today the return of media personality Matt McGill to WVON's line up beginning June 1, 2022. 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. I tell people 'VON today is an acquired listenership. When we first went on, we were absolutely the most listened-to radio station in the city of Chicago. [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. Many people in the black community knew he was going to win. 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. The Matt McGill Show, Weekdays 6:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m. Learn how and when to remove this template message, North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement, RadioInsight.com . Shes the host of the evening show airing Monday-Thursday from 6 p.m. 9 p.m., where she invites listeners and viewers on social media to simply, TALK to Samantha.. Your email address will not be published. The Steve Dahl Show, weekdays, 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. Currently, Samantha is an on-air personality at WVON 1690AM/i HeartRadio, Chicagos oldest African Amercan-owned news talk radio station. In fact, the first time Joe Theismann was back on the field at RFK stadium after suffering his career ending injury, was when he and Jack played catch, one morning on the Jack Diamond Morning Show. We took the market by storm. 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 can wear a T-shirt and jeans, and some stilettos and a dress, and love both outfits because Im always adding my personality to the mix. And I keep a cute and safe standard face mask handy. 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. If it's going on in black politics, if it's going on in Chicago and it's impacting the African-American community, or you want to know what's going on, this is the station that you go to. The positive response to Lindseys impromptu show led WHUR station manager (and now Urban One founder), Cathy Hughes, to give him his own time slot. We mixed that in there. 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. One of the big things we did, we gave away Christmas baskets. If you had a superpower, what would it be and why? The WintrustBusiness Lunch with Steve Bertrand, Weekdays noon-1 p.m. I was born and raised in Chicago. Spann began his radio career in the 1950s. Why journalism? Cliff's interview covers critical issues that impact the African American community. So I've been to hell and back financially. 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. Police Hiring Process Discriminates Against Blacks, Latinos: Ald. She also kept us involved in extracurricular activities like summer camps, after-school programs, and church. Danielle Sanders is a journalist and writer living in Chicago. Yvonne Daniels was inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in 1995. WVON created a legendary group of radio personalities known as . iHeartMedia is the exclusive podcast partner of Pushkin Industries. And dominated. Thats what he lives for., Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. You go to a 'VON to really ferret out your particular opinion or perspective on a subject matter, on an issue, and you get really straight talk on an issue. [10] WHFC's programming was simulcast on 97.9 WEHS after WEHS's storecasting contract expired in the 1950s. Sometimes I don't like your hosts' opinions. Wendy Williams | Source: Getty Images / Getty. The Matt McGilf Show will air weekdays from 1pm until 3 right before . It's this place that they can come to and feel like they're in a living room having a conversation with their family. (Journalist) Lu Palmer would bring in the message as related to race and the struggle. Everybody listened to it. Star & Buc Wild previously hosted the morning show on Philadelphias 100.3 The Beat. In 1998, Joyner became the first African-American inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame. [4] WHFC's frequency was changed to 1450 in 1941, as a result of the North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement. Widely considered to be the first African-American radio announcer, Jack L. Coopers All Negro radio show aired in the 1930s on Chicagos WSBC. I jumped on that wave early in the game, although I didnt understand how effective and cool it would be for my job. The Talk of Chicago. There's something about this place. You want to learn about what matters, what impacts us directly or indirectly? WVON's origins date back to 1963, when the radio station's owner Chess Records began programming soul, and rhythm and blues music. Here are NewsOnes top 20 Black radio jockeys of all time, picked for their pioneering spirit and influence. Melody Spann Cooper, chairman of Midway Broadcasting and general manager of WVON, confirmed that Jackson and. Working with different people, you sometimes come across personalities that are less than favorable. 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. 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. Has your work ethic ever been tested? WVON Radio 1690 - The Talk of Chicago ADVERTISEMENT Our Partners Florida Gov. Its a lighthearted nightmare in here, weirdos! How do you want to improve yourself in the next year? (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.. [4][5][6] In early years, WHFC aired pop music from singers like Bing Crosby, and aired live band performances from Cicero's Olympic Ballroom. They were attracted by some good jazz and blues, and along with that would be the story. 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. 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. [35][36] WXOL broadcast from studios at that location, while WCEV built its own facilities on the northwest side of Chicago. VON-TV is WVONs new digital streaming platform. My Apple Music playlist is filled with all types though, like gospel (because Ive gotta be inspired), R&B (because I like to chill), and even some trap music (because I like to turn-upin a classy way, of course). I waited two years to attend, but the wait was just what I needed. Our story began in 1963, with the debut of radio station WVON-The Voice of the Negro. Mary J. Blige. What kind of music do you like? But after becoming one of the first Black jocks to cross over into more mainstream radio (as one of WMCAs Good Guys), Crocker crossed back when a Black-owned consortium hired him for a new FM station in New York called WBLS. Williams was Billboards Best On-Air Radio Personality in 1993 and became the second African American woman inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2009. Producing on that show was my break from producing tv news, and an introduction to the restaurant scene. Stream the best podcasts from your favorite stations. ABC7 was there for WVON's star-studded gala in 2013, celebrating 50 years of elevating Black culture. Real Times Media. 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. I would practice with an audience of my dolls, and I would strike up conversations with people when I got the chance. [1] Early life [ edit] Spann was born in Itta Bena, Mississippi, on August 16, 1932. Samantha eventually created her own media lane, and in 2014 started the initial concept of her Web-Series, SmallTALK With Samantha. They were the first to assemble a radio station in Chicago specifically designed to serve the city's growing Black community. Doesn't have to be overassimilated. It can scare people sometimes because it may seem like youre waiting until the last minute. Everybody fought to get on the air at WVON because we had so many listeners. 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. What are talent hotbeds, and how do we create them? [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. Not attending immediately after graduation increased my desire to go away. Though often contentious, the show continues to capture new supporters while proving to be at the forefront of todays changing media landscape. 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After being the emcee at an event where she and other professionals were honored, I networked and kept in touch with many in attendance. 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. Chicago Defender had an opportunity to chat with Samantha Thomas about her career, new show, and about being a fearless woman in media. A few of my proudest achievements? We were given credit for putting a lid on that. Critics say the move looks like retaliation. The Mully and Hanley Show, Weekdays 5 a.m.-9 a.m. The Boers& Bernstein Show, Weekdays 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. That's the source you go to. Q&A Anita Wilson Gospel Musics Soul Sister, Q&A with Kiley Russell, Founder of Kemit Academy, Q&A With Briahna Gatlin, Head Of Swank PR, EYE ON CHI: Kendria K Love Harris aka K Love The Poet, EYE ON CHI: Ana Sierra of Ana Sierra of ASWBL Ana Sierra Womens Basketball League, EYE ON CHI: Rick Stone Stone and Robert. I, however, never thought about going into radio. 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. (It was) very, very, very important; because all of (the hosts) had names that were well-known, there was a great listening audience. I just really love clothes. Saturday: 12:00 AM - 06:00 AM So I counteract negative energy when Im faced with it, with some positive energy. Pervis Spann (August 16, 1932 - March 14, 2022) was an American broadcaster, music promoter, and radio personality. 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. [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. To hear all of season 3 early, ad-free, subscribe to Pushkin+ in Apple Podcasts or at pushkin.fm/plus. And it grew up with 'VON. We go from one extreme to another, and we always meet up in the middle. $19.99. In 1978 she became the first African American woman rock DJ at WRQX-FM in Washington, D.C. I grew up on 'VON. Us having a voice, although it's a different voice, but feeling it doesn't need to be clarified down to the nth degree. She was given medication for the next several months, but on June 20,. 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. [11][15][16] WVON ran 1,000 watts during the day and 250 watts at night. It's the movement. Artists like Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, and Erykah Badu are a few of my favorites. "Don Cornelius also started his career at WVON," added Spann-Cooper, referencing the late creator and. I love all types of music. Rufus Thomas was the preeminent DJ of Memphis WDIA, the nations first radio station with an all-Black air staff. Who did you inherit your style from? Ive always loved watching TV, and would impersonate Oprah and other talk show hosts with my baby dolls as an audience. ", Timuel BlackHistorian and author of Bridges of Memory. E. Rodney Jones, air personality in Chicago in the 1960s on WVON-AM. Chicago has WVON, ATL has WAOK!!! The feeling you get when you look a teammate in the eye. On March 15, 1996, Granum Communications sold WAOK and WVEE to Infinity Broadcasting, a division of CBS Radio. It has been incredibly difficult. Samanthas flair for not having interviews, but conversations. It doesn't make sense.". And I remember WLS and WCFL calling us, and they were saying: "Who the hell are you guys?" I keep a notepad and pen near me at all times because Im always thinking of ideas, and if I dont write them down, Ill forget. We played the hit R&B songs 24 hours a day. [29], In 1977, Combined Communications Corporation purchased Globetrotter Communications, and the following year Combined Communications merged with Gannett Co.[30][31] In 1982, Yvonne Daniels joined WVON as morning drive host. 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. I have a never-ending creative mind, but Ive found that Im most creative in the evening. Leonard, another pioneer of Black jocks move into the mainstream, was the first African-American disc jockey on landmark pop station WABC-AM, where he stayed for 14 years doing late-night shifts before moving through a string of New York stations like WRKS, WBLS, and WJUX. I'm very clear that while 'VON is a radio station, quote unquote, (that's) not what keeps us in business. WVON: The Good Ol Days of 60s Radio. On Fox News, the FBI director reiterated the agency's assessment that COVID was unleashed after a potential lab incident. [4][7][8] In 1930, WHFC moved to 1420, where it shared time with WEHS and WKBI. "Quite frankly, as 'VON continues to evolve, we get away from the psychological segmentation of who we are. Herb Kent and that whole entourage of personalities were very impactful in getting the word out through music and through our culture on WVON. I now call that the early preparation of Samantha, lol! Condon, David. For more on Samantha Thomas check out her website www.TalkToSamantha.com or follow her on social media @Talk2Samantha. You just couldn't fight FM. Douglas Wendell Jocko Henderson | Source: Getty Images / Getty. For fifty years WVON Radio has built a reputation for being the social conscious of Black Chicago. Music, radio and podcasts, all free. 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. I always knew I wanted to attend college away from home. [4][5] Like many stations of the time, WHFC shared time with other stations on its frequency. Christening the show Quiet Storm after a hit single from Smokey Robinson, Lindseys smooth soulful playlist was an instant success, and may well have influenced the growth of the smooth Jazz sector of the music and radio business. 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