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Black Media Groups Confront the FCC on the decline and demise of Black Radio
Black Radio’s elder statesman is Herb Kent who still works weekends at WVAZ V103. He’s been on the air for almost 70 years in Chicago. Long gone are the days of 4… more →
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Chicago's Oldest African-American Oriented Radio Station Marks 50th Anniversary
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wrote 1 month ago: CHICAGO (CBS) – It was 50 years ago this week that a legendary Chicago radio station took to t … more →
Sam's Soul-Stirring Gospel
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wrote 2 months ago: Last Sunday, I had the pleasure of appearing on Chicago radio station V-103 for the Battle of the Be … more →
The Temptations: My Quintessential Quintet
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wrote 5 months ago: My all-time favorite musical group is the Temptations. Although the lineup has changed over the deca … more →
Black Media Groups Confront the FCC on the decline and demise of Black Radio
wrote 10 months ago: Black Radio’s elder statesman is Herb Kent who still works weekends at WVAZ V103. H … more →
'Soul Train' Creator Don Cornelius Honored At Memorial
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wrote 1 year ago: CHICAGO (CBS) – Friends and family members got together Wednesday night for a love-filled good … more →
The Soul Train is still on track
wrote 1 year ago: It was quite a shock to learn the untimely passing of Don Cornelius. Speaking with my cousin early t … more →
wrote 1 year ago: Lakeside – It’s All The Way Live; Shot Of Love I’d never heard this joint before t … more →
Chicago radio legend Herb Kent Celebrates 83rd Birthday
wrote 1 year ago: Chicago radio legend Herb Kent celebrates his 83rd birthday. You can leave him a message at the V103 … more →
I'm so proud
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wrote 1 year ago: Over 50 is where it’s at, man. This excerpt from a Chicago Sun Times review of the Soul Train … more →
Just in time for Soul Train
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wrote 1 year ago: My metatarsals are whole again--the body's an amazing thing. Sound the trumpets! The doc says I … more →
Chicago's Soul Train 40th Anniversary Concert
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wrote 1 year ago: Monday, September 5, 2011 Pre-Concert Dance Party: 4 – 5:30 pm; concert begins at 6:30 pm. Mil … more →
>Herb Kent Goes into the Guiness Book of World Records
wrote 3 years ago: > Herb Kent was inducted this past Saturday into the Guinness Book of World Records as the “Longe … more →
So Busy We Almost Forgot It Happened
wrote 3 years ago: NBC/UNIVISION threw a Light On The South Side party at the historic Bronzeville Parkway Ballroom las … more →
December 2nd - 100 Black Men of Chicago Holiday Toy Drive @ Excalibur
wrote 3 years ago: Pretty self explanatory … more →
>Herb Kent Releases New Book
wrote 4 years ago: > Radio pioneer Herb Kent has released his new book, “The Cool Gent: The Nine Lives of Radi … more →
>Herb Kent, 'The Cool Gent' Still on Top at 80
wrote 4 years ago: > From the Chicago Tribune’s Black History Month Series He’s known as Cool Gent, Mayo … more →
Community's Streets Named After Local DJ, Irish Nun
wrote 4 years ago: A little known fact about Eastgate Village? In a ceremony last fall, two of our streets were dedicat … more →
