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7.18.2023

Google Does It Again This Time Confuses WBLS Personalities Imhotep Gary Byrd and Lenny Green

Urban Radio Nation July 18, 2023

Following the mix up between Master P and Luther Vandross we thought Google would get it together and fix errors with their imaging s...

Emmis Communications Sells All of Its Indianapolis Radio Stations to Urban One That Leaves Them With Only 1190 WLIB and ESPN New York 98.7

Urban Radio Nation June 13, 2022

Emmis was once a major player in the radio business, having owned many stations across the country including "powerhouse" Hip Hop ...

AURN Cancels Syndication Deal with 'The Hezekiah Walker Show' and 'Inspirations with Liz Black'- - Shows Will Only Be Heard on 1190 WLIB in New York City

Urban Radio Nation April 22, 2022

American Urban Radio Networks is discontinuing two of its gospel shows, effective at the end of May. “The Hezekiah Walke...

Skip Dillard Former OM at WBLS and WLIB Named Brand Manager for Audacy New York's 94.7 The Block

Urban Radio Nation December 08, 2021

Audacy welcomes Skip Dillard as Brand Manager of newly launched 94.7 The Block. In this role, Dillard will oversee the station’s...

Tye Tribbett NEW Radio Show 'What's The Word' to Launch in September

Urban Radio Nation July 07, 2020

Superadio and LOX Entertainment have signed an affiliation and sales partnership agreement to syndicate two-time Grammy Award-winning sin...

Charlie Morgan Named SVP/Market Manager of Emmis-New York

Urban Radio Nation August 10, 2016

Charlie Morgan has been named Senior Vice President/Market Manager of Emmis-New York, which includes Hot97, WBLS and WLIB. Morgan has b...

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2.11.2014

Hot 97 Owner Emmis buys NYC's WBLS and WLIB for $131M

Urban Radio Nation February 11, 2014

Emmis Communications will purchase 107.5 WBLS and 1190 WLIB from Yucaipa Partners for $131 million. The transaction is expected to be fina...

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12.17.2013

New York City Loses Another "Black Radio" Station

Urban Radio Nation December 17, 2013

Perhaps super programmer and New York legendary on air personality Frankie Crocker just took another turn, roll, and spin in his grave. ...

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8.13.2013

Reverend Al Sharpton "Keepin' It Real" Radio Show Now On 1190 AM WLIB New York

Urban Radio Nation August 13, 2013

(Photo Credit Left to Right) Senior Vice President of Programming, REACH Media Inc Gary Bernstein, Skip Dillard Operations Manager WBLS/WL...

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7.12.2012

900 AM WURD Presents a Conversation on Black Radio Ownership

Urban Radio Nation July 12, 2012

Veteran talk show host Bob Law and others will discuss the future of Black radio in light of the recent sale of WBLS and WLIB, along with th...

Bob Law Files FCC Petition Against Sale of WBLS and WLIB to YMF Media

Urban Radio Nation June 01, 2012

Long time New York based Black radio talk show host Bob Law is proceeding with plans to block the ownership transfer of WBLS and WLIB by fi...

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ESPN Makes Major Talent Cuts - Check Out Trending Sports News

Here are The Takes on Ryan Clark's firing. Read more...

7.18.2023

Google Does It Again This Time Confuses WBLS Personalities Imhotep Gary Byrd and Lenny Green

6.13.2022

Emmis Communications Sells All of Its Indianapolis Radio Stations to Urban One That Leaves Them With Only 1190 WLIB and ESPN New York 98.7

4.22.2022

AURN Cancels Syndication Deal with 'The Hezekiah Walker Show' and 'Inspirations with Liz Black'- - Shows Will Only Be Heard on 1190 WLIB in New York City

12.08.2021

Skip Dillard Former OM at WBLS and WLIB Named Brand Manager for Audacy New York's 94.7 The Block

7.07.2020

Tye Tribbett NEW Radio Show 'What's The Word' to Launch in September

8.10.2016

Charlie Morgan Named SVP/Market Manager of Emmis-New York

2.11.2014

Hot 97 Owner Emmis buys NYC's WBLS and WLIB for $131M

12.17.2013

New York City Loses Another "Black Radio" Station

8.13.2013

Reverend Al Sharpton "Keepin' It Real" Radio Show Now On 1190 AM WLIB New York

7.12.2012

900 AM WURD Presents a Conversation on Black Radio Ownership

6.01.2012

Bob Law Files FCC Petition Against Sale of WBLS and WLIB to YMF Media

8.29.2011

CBS 60 Minutes Profiles New York radio personality Vy Higginsen's 'Gospel for Teens'

8.05.2011

Dorothy E. Brunson, first African-American woman to own a radio and TV station, has died

8.06.2009

Black and Hispanic Broadcasters Meet with White House Officials for Bailout

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