Voices: A Look Back At The Personalities Who Shaped Black Radio In Birmingham
By Alabama NewsCenter Staff
June is African-American Music Appreciation Month, a time to reflect on the sounds that have influenced a community, evolving over time.
At one point, Birmingham was reportedly home to six black radio stations – more than any other market in the country. All stations had personalities who were larger than life and served a crucial role in shaping their community, even during the height of the civil rights movement.
Related: Birmingham Black Radio Museum maintains unique aspect of local heritageWe introduce you to some of the radio personalities who not only shaped opinion and culture, but brought about social change in Birmingham over 60 years in Voices, the first in a series. This is not an exhaustive list but represents some of the more memorable voices.
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