African American voices on the airwaves
Radio has been a major part of my life since I could remember. Listening to Tom Joyner in the morning on my way to school, bragging to the other kids in school about what I learned from that morning’s “Little Known Black History Fact,” growing up on the soothing melodic voices of Luther Vandross, Heather Headley, Marvin Gaye, The Isley Brothers, Teddy Pendegrass El DeBarge & Barry White to the new school 90s hits from Brandy, Monica, TLC, Shai, Boyz II Men (my all-time favorite), Jodeci, SWV, Brian McKnight, Usher, and Destiny’s Child. Music got me through the death of my dad, got me to and from school every day, got me through puppy love heartbreaks and got me amped for kickoff before every one of my soccer games. Music has become so important in my life that you’ll never see me leave the house without my cracked Ipod in my back pocket.
Luckily, I'm not the only one who thinks radio isn't dead! According to a report by the National Association of Broadcasters, 93 percent of African Americans listen to broadcast radio each week (NAB). Moreover, the NAB reported that Black adults spend more than 15 and a half hours each week listening to the radio at home, at work, in the car, on the go, etc.
Luckily, I'm not the only one who thinks radio isn't dead! According to a report by the National Association of Broadcasters, 93 percent of African Americans listen to broadcast radio each week (NAB). Moreover, the NAB reported that Black adults spend more than 15 and a half hours each week listening to the radio at home, at work, in the car, on the go, etc.