When firefighters arrived, the officers directed them to the room, police said. For the past 25 years, Jack has fronted a band that has opened for national touring acts including Elton John, the Moody Blues, and many others, and played for as many as 40,000 people. 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. But we were in the food markets, vegetable markets, community centers, just everywhere. We were just the hottest thing in Chicago. Not everyone is pleasant to deal with all of the time. 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. WVON came into play during the days of the continuing struggle for civil rights. Follow her on social media @DanieSandersOfficial. Early life . Gibson got his start on the very first Black-owned radio station, Atlantas WERD, in 1949. It was during her career as a TV News producer that Samantha received an EMMY Award. How does this position fit into your career plans? For more on Samantha Thomas check out her website www.TalkToSamantha.com or follow her on social media @Talk2Samantha. WVON 1690 AM is a radio station licensed to Berwyn, Illinois, serving the greater Chicago area, which airs an African-American-oriented talk format. Mancow Morning Show, Weekdays 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. [4] Its city of license was later changed to Cicero, Illinois, and it studios and transmitter were moved to Cermak Rd. Artists like Mary J. Blige, Jill Scott, and Erykah Badu are a few of my favorites. It tells an incredible story about the graciousness of this city and how it really embraces its iconic things. Had they not shared whatever this special thing we have here? WVON's origins date back to 1963, when the radio station's owner Chess Records began programming soul, and rhythm and blues music. [4] In the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s, WHFC aired ethnic and African-American programming. With his Bronx Science high school colleague Kevvy Kev Montague over at Stanfords KZSU, and a number of other important DJs and shows at college and community stations across the Bay, Cook eventually became the ringleader of the Bay Area Hip-Hop Coalition, the first rap radio deejay collective in the world, with more hours of hip-hop on air than in any area of the country. Almost twenty years after his death, WHUR jock Marvin Lindseys Quiet Storm playlist remains an inspiration for imitators at radio stations across the country. It was meaningful because it gave to the listener the kind of (broadcast) that was inspirational as well as informational. The station also had an active role during the Civil Rights Movement, covering it extensively. WVON was one of the greatest (and some will argue THE greatest) big-city black radio stations of the 60's/70's era. Popular syndicated personalities Tom Joyner and Steve Harvey also started in this market. So I've been to hell and back financially. Only sometimes, lol! 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. No evidence has been shared. My dad had two children, my sister and me.". [28] WVON reduced its news and community programming beginning in 1974, but continued to air a weekly broadcast by Jesse Jackson. Condon, David. Using the name "Ebony Moonbeams," Williams started her career in broadcasting in 1973 when. Watch Now Self-Sufficiency--From the CROE Archives. The feeling you get when you look a teammate in the eye. The final broadcast of the show was on Friday, April 26, 2013. A few of my proudest achievements? They didn't know we were all black. Jack cohosted Broadcast House, Live for WUSA, TV, channel 9, and he was the featured host on FOX TVs. What have you been able to bring to the late night talk format that will set you apart from others? TheMason, Remy and Alabama Show, Weekdays 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. Big John and Ray, weekdays, 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. Currently, Samantha is an on-air personality at WVON 1690AM/i HeartRadio, Chicagos oldest African Amercan-owned news talk radio station. Helped different black politicians get elected. WVON is owned by Midway Broadcasting Corporation and broadcast on the 1690 kHz frequency via a LMA local marketing agreement with frequency owner iHeartMedia, Inc. WVON has studios on . There's something about this place. The Boers& Bernstein Show, Weekdays 1 p.m. - 6 p.m. 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. The station played an active role during the Civil Rights Movement during this era. 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. We broke most of the R&B records for the country at WVON. During his eight years at WVON, Kent established a huge following in the citys growing African-American community. Sunday: 12:00 AM - 03:00 AM & 06:00 AM - 07:00 AM. We played the hit R&B songs 24 hours a day. We took the market by storm. 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. I waited two years to attend, but the wait was just what I needed. I can always think of things that I could have done differently. We are the Voice of the Nation! "Quite frankly, as 'VON continues to evolve, we get away from the psychological segmentation of who we are. And WVON remained a sociopolitical powerhouse. Chuck Leonard, air personality in New York City in 1960-1970s on WWRL, WABC, WXLO, WRKS, WBLS and others. Here we were, a big radio station, and we couldn't combat FM. It's the movement. Jack Diamond is a radio personality who has hosted mornings at WRQX in Washington, D.C. for nearly 24 years. The Steve Cochran Show,Weekdays 6 a.m. - 10 a.m. I think it is still (important). 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. [10] WHFC's programming was simulcast on 97.9 WEHS after WEHS's storecasting contract expired in the 1950s. It turned out to be perfect timing. 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. We had to get it done, and get it done efficiently fast. I would practice with an audience of my dolls, and I would strike up conversations with people when I got the chance. So I would watch and learn about being put together and neat. On February 19, 2002, The HistoryMakers played host to a free public event entitled WVON: The Good Ol Days of 60s Radio. I think about so many different times that the news media has barraged this place. 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!) My mother instilled education in all of us, and made it a priority for us growing up. Actually, yes. 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. 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. Thousands of baskets we gave to the poor and the needy. Cordell, 86, died Tuesday night at the University of Chicago medical center, where he had been in the intensive care unit since June 28. [4] WHFC's frequency was changed to 1450 in 1941, as a result of the North American Regional Broadcasting Agreement. They know the benchmarks that are important, and where you can get the authentic word. So this whole idea of black talk radio was really an extension of Mr. South's influence. Sway now hosts the morning show on Sirius satellite radios Shade 45. [44][42] The station experienced a 50% increase in its audience after the call sign change. Its a lighthearted nightmare in here, weirdos! And our ratings, when we were doing Arbitron (were) 20, 23, 24, we slowly dropped down to a 1, 2 share, 0.5. WVON 1690AM/ iHeartRadio is a staple in the Chicago media community. But Im more efficient during the day. FM had this great sound: stereo. 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. Chicago has WVON, ATL has WAOK!!! Thomas also hosted amateur talent shows on Memphis famed Beale Street, premiering young talents like B.B. WVON: The Good Ol Days of 60s Radio. Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jake Halpern reveals webs of deception and dark underworlds, through interviews with federal agents and convicted criminals. "The only thing I can do is pray," Brown said a day after the fire. 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. Id have a pretend radio station using my stepfathers records as my music (I named my station WSMT the SMT are my initials). Thanks for listening to 94.7 The Drive! Frank Ski has been an integral part of our local Atlanta . But the elections have been criticized over logistical failings and violence that suppressed the vote. Jack and his partners, Jimmy Alexander and Lisa Anne are proud to host mornings on regional stand out 106.9 The Eagle. Verneda Scott. [1] We went out in the street, made appearances at a lot of community centers. Though resistant to rap, he played some of the first hip-hop records and hired hip-hops first legendary radio jock, Mr. Magic. From the archives of the Coalition for the Remembrance of Elijah Muhammad, this short documentary . Telephones for the first time were portable, and we rode around in the neighborhoods and talked to people (on the air). Do you work well under pressure? Im smiling as I answer this. A legendary disc jockey on the airwaves of Philadelphia and New York in the 1950s and 1960s, Douglas Wendell Jocko Henderson was a pioneer of the slick-talking, rapid-fire radio patter that influenced Black and White jockeys nationwide and laid a cultural foundation for rap music. Mary J. Blige. Season two, Mob Land, is about a high-rolling lawyer who joins forces with the feds to try to bring down one of the most powerful criminal syndicates in the country. But I like the 'back' part of that. 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. And it grew up with 'VON. WVON Radio 1690 - The Talk of Chicago ADVERTISEMENT Our Partners Florida Gov. [48] This happened when Midway Broadcasting took over management of the station using an LMA (like a lease agreement) on the frequency licensed to Berwyn, Illinois and owned by Clear Channel Communications (now known as iHeartMedia). There are so many other stations with so many more listeners, right? 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. Samantha Thomas is an Emmy winning journalist, entertainment/lifestyle correspondent and radio/social personality. If you've ever wondered what your favorite radio personalities look like, scroll down or check out the slideshow. 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. In the volatile world of radio, almost nothing lasts half a century. 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. Melody Spann Cooper, chairman of Midway Broadcasting and general manager of WVON, confirmed that Jackson and. There's nothing wrong with that. Using the name Ebony Moonbeams, Williams started her career in broadcasting in 1973 when she was hired at Howard Universitys WHUR. I love it here, and I love being from here! I always tell people Chicago is such fertile ground for our people, great movements. I'm sure they were fair, but it was always a white talk show, not completely black like this. The Wake Up Show eventually became internationally syndicated, reaching more than 20 different markets in five countries. Star & Buc Wild (left) | Source: Getty Images / Getty. 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. WVON is operated by Midway Broadcasting Corporation via a local marketing agreement with frequency owner iHeartMedia. R&B is a top favorite. hreich@tribune.com | Twitter @howardreich, WVON 50: 50th Anniversary Grand GalaWhen: 7 p.m. SaturdayWhere: Chicago Theatre, 175 N. State St.Tickets: $100-$500 at wvon.com or ticketmaster.com or 800-745-3000, Legendary Chicago broadcaster; was one of WVON's original disc jockeys, Professor at Northeastern Illinois University and former host on WVON, Historian and author of Bridges of Memory, State representative in the 5th District, and frequent WVON guest, Female firefighters in Richton Park lead by example: You dont have to be a man to do this job, Kam Buckner: The next mayor of Chicago has a reform mandate, One shot, hopefully the last shot. Just making sure that I keep myself safe. They were attracted by some good jazz and blues, and along with that would be the story. 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. On Fox News, the FBI director reiterated the agency's assessment that COVID was unleashed after a potential lab incident. You've got to remember something: I experienced our largest growth right before the world collapsed (economically). Thats what he lives for., Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. Producing on that show was my break from producing tv news, and an introduction to the restaurant scene. And one of the reasons was to give a different view of black life to the general public, the radio-listening public. And it went right to Marmions Collin Wainscott. They were, for African-American listeners across the country, the important and influential voices and leaders of their communities. My grandmother and mother dressed so jazzy, and so did their friends. I hope you enjoy experiencing NDIGO. It allows me to expand and grow as a person and a personality. It's OK to have a strong black radio station in our country. I'm very clear that while 'VON is a radio station, quote unquote, (that's) not what keeps us in business. It's a very learned audience. Mainstream media takes a mainstream approach on most subject matters, meaning a predominantly Eurocentric mindset, which is OK. WATCH NOW FREE VON TV features original live programs and video on demand films, TV series, entertainment specials, and more. American Idol Chatter for 16 years. Not only did we play good R&B music, and a lot of white pop music too. Currently, Samantha is an on-air personality at WVON 1690AM/i HeartRadio, Chicago's oldest African Amercan-owned news talk radio station. 9:35 am. [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. [4], In 1963, WHFC became WVON when it was purchased by Leonard and Phil Chess, the owners of Chess Records, for $1 million. Copyright 2023 Interactive One, LLC. 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. We needed a black talk-radio station, because they got into all kinds of things. [24][25] The sale was consummated in 1970. [35][36] WXOL broadcast from studios at that location, while WCEV built its own facilities on the northwest side of Chicago. Talent hosted by Samantha Thomas is available on VON.TV and streaming platforms, ROKU, Amazon, and Apple TV. Im one of the first of my family to graduate from a university, and getting an Emmy Award before I turned 30 years old. I want to know what people are thinking sometimes. Check your inbox now to confirm your subscription. You will have some strong feedback supporting or in opposition. Officers also tried to rescue the Cordells but could not make it into the room where they were trapped because ofthe heat, authorities said. [49] In late 2018, its studios were moved to the South Loop. If you only hear someone, but youre not listening to them, its like null and void communication. In 1998, Joyner became the first African-American inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame. 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. WBBM 780 AM/105.9 FM Newsradio CLOCKWISE FROM LEFT: Pat Cassidy, Felicia Middlebrooks, Keith Johnson, Kris Kridel TOP ROW, FROM LEFT: Josh Liss, Nancy Harty, Jeff Joniak BOTTOM ROW, FROM LEFT: Len. I like coming back. My family is pretty close. Martin Luther King Jr.), we were instrumental in quelling those riots. [42], In 1986, WVON adopted its current black-oriented talk radio format. We were out in the midst of that. Stayed on the air, didn't play music but took telephone calls from people all over Chicago, the suburbs. "Don Cornelius also started his career at WVON," added Spann-Cooper, referencing the late creator and. Hoffman. WVON RADIO PERSONALITY Pam Morris with her grandaughter, Chloe Morris, 6 The doctors remained concerned about Morris. 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). Widely considered to be the first African-American radio announcer, Jack L. Coopers All Negro radio show aired in the 1930s on Chicagos WSBC. Self-effacing where Magic was brash, Red Alert became a beloved figure of listeners and rappers alike. Who is your favorite artist and why? 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. Cook eventually landed a radio show on Berkeleys KALX. (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.. Cordell had a long career in Chicago radio. Chicago Defender had an opportunity to chat with Samantha Thomas about her career, new show, and about being a fearless woman in media. Two U.S. intelligence agencies reportedly support the lab leak theory with low-to-moderate confidence. How did you handle it? There's not many places that an urban talk station can survive. 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). Melvin Lindsey, the originator of the "Quiet Storm" late-night music programming format and Washington D.C air personality the 1970-1980s. Williams currently hosts her own daytime TV talk show. All Rights Reserved. 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 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. Jack has appeared on national television many times, including a speaking role on the George Lopez Show. Don't tear up your own home. Shes also had a long-standing career, and I think its partly because shes so real. The Mully and Hanley Show, Weekdays 5 a.m.-9 a.m. Spann began his radio career in the 1950s. Tom Joyner | Source: Getty Images / Getty. I now call that the early preparation of Samantha, lol! So if we were in an economic recession in the mainstream, I was in a tsunami. Sports reveal the strange and fascinating psychology that competition brings out in all of us. (WVON ). Working with different people, you sometimes come across personalities that are less than favorable. [4][5] Like many stations of the time, WHFC shared time with other stations on its frequency. The Cliff Kelley Show, Weekdays 3:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m. Terri Hemmert,Weekdays 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Lin Brehmer,Weekdays 5:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. 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. Greene got an unusual start to his broadcasting career when he began DJing for the Virginia prison in which he was serving a five-year sentence for armed robbery. 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. 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