Oprah Gail Winfrey was born in Kosciusko, Mississippi; January 29, 1954. She is an icon , that has shown the Black community that a Black woman can be a Philanthropist, Television Producer, Talk Show Host, Film Actress, and Producer. With the OWN network and The O Magazine to be just a few of her accomplishments. […]
Today for Black History Month 2019, we are highlighting media mogul Cathy Hughes. Birth Date: April 22, 1947 Hometown: Omaha, Nebraska Fun Facts: Cathy founded Radio One (now known as Urban One) in 1980, and today is the chairman of the billion dollar company that operates in 16 markets with 54 stations Cathy has 1 son, Alfred Liggins, […]
Radio One is celebrating black history by saluting Future History Makers, people giving back to our community today to shape our tomorrow. Today we salute….Jowan Smith, founder of Getting Our Babies to College 101, a parent based consulting firm that facilitates workshops to families starting in middle school to help with the post-secondary education process. […]
A character guide to one of our featured Black History Month heroes, LeBron James.
Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama was born in Chicago, Illinois January 17, 1964 to her parents Fraser Robinson III and Marian Shields. “Real men treat the janitor with the same respect as the CEO.” Michelle Obama ; a lawyer, writer, mother , and wife of the 44th President, Barack Obama; becoming the first African-American First Lady of the […]
Did you know there are people making a difference right here in our community? They are making black history every day! Praise Charlotte as we recognize “I Am Carolina’s Black History.” Nominate someone you believe is making black history, every day, in our community. Brought To You By Worth Advisors And Law Offices Of William H. […]
Our future is a reflection of the seeds we sow today, let’s make Black History. 93.1 WZAK and the Cleveland Monsters presents Future History Makers, recognizing those who are making history in the Cleveland community. Do you know a future history maker? We want to honor them! Nominate the person you feel is making a […]
Our future is a reflection of the seeds we sow today, let’s make Black History. 93.1 WZAK and the Cleveland Monsters presents Future History Makers, recognizing those who are making history in the Cleveland community. Do you know a future history maker? We want to honor them! Nominate the person you feel is making a […]
We’re coming to the end of Black History Month and our tribute to books and authors. So what better way to wrap things up than to offer our picks for the top 10 Black authors you should be reading. No, this is not a comprehensive list – we keep telling you 10 choices is not […]
The president of New York University has apologized for an “inexcusably insensitive” behavior on the part of its food-service provider Aramark. In a menu that was created to “honor” Black History Month barbecue ribs, collard greens, Kool-Aid, cornbread and watermelon-flavored water were served. Sophomore Nia Harris, who shared the menu in a Facebook post and […]
Bill “Wallie” Cathcart Bill “Wallie” Cathcart is a native of Rock Hill, SC. Cathcart was a pitcher for the Joe Black National League All-Stars, which played the last of the Negro League teams in the Northeast during the late 50s. Black, who played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, was the first African-American pitcher to win a World Series game. Now […]