Jason Collins, a former Stanford basketball star who became the NBA’s first openly gay player during his 13-year professional career, died from brain cancer at the age of 47. Collins’ family announced the news on Tuesday via a statement published by the NBA: “We are heartbroken to share that Jason Collins, our beloved husband, son, brother
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Ryan Clark Speaks Out On Gerrymandering
Repost compliments of The Grio: “Ryan Clark, former NFL player and co-host of The Pivot Podcast, recently made headlines with a powerful statement on how Black college athletes should approach where they play. During a passionate discussion on the podcast, Clark boldly urged Black athletes to reconsider signing with schools in states that engage in
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The BEPN Launches “Front Page”
iHeartMedia and Charlamagne Tha God’s Black Effect Podcast Network have launched “Front Page,” a new daily podcast expanding on the “Front Page News” segment from The Breakfast Club. Hosted by news correspondent Mimi Brown, the podcast delivers weekday episodes running approximately 10 to 12 minutes, offering deeper coverage of trending stories across pop culture, sports,
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The 2030 Mandate: Breaking the Fourth Wall of Traditional Radio
Dave Van Dyke, BridgeRatings | Now offering media and career strategy insights | dvd@bridgeratings.com For a century, radio has been the ultimate “companion” medium. But for most of that history, the relationship was one-way: we talked, and they listened. We thrived on the “Lean Back” experience, where listeners invited our signal into their cars and
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FCC Sets FM Auction For Early 2027 With 132 CPs
The Federal Communications Commission has announced plans to hold an auction of FM radio construction permits beginning in February 2027, marking the first such auction since its authority to conduct them was restored. The auction, designated Auction 114, will make 132 FM construction permits available for bidding, including nearly 100 that have not previously been
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Mar ’26, 12+ Mobile, Wichita
RADIO RATINGS FOR SUBSCRIBING STATIONS MOBILE | WICHITA Ratings coming Tuesday at 5PM(EST): Chattanooga, Huntsville and Jackson, MS.
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KOKA Part-Time Employment Opportunity
KOKA is currently seeking a Part-Time Board Operator to join our team. We are looking for someone who is computer savvy, understands how to use the internet, and has some familiarity with production features and programming operations. Most importantly, we are looking for someone who is coachable, dependable, and willing to be trained. This is a
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Dave Van Dyke, BridgeRatings | dvd@bridgeratings.com There was a time when radio introduced people to culture. You heard new songs on the radio before your friends did. Air talent told you which artists mattered. Stations created excitement around music, trends, and moments before the rest of the world caught on. Radio was once a discovery
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Cumulus Realigns Atlanta Signals, Sells 97.9
Cumulus Media has announced the pending sale of its 97.9 FM translator in Atlanta, alongside a series of frequency and HD channel changes aimed at improving signal efficiency and supporting long-term brand growth. As part of the realignment, W250BC (OG 97.9) Atlanta’s Classic Hip Hop, will move from 97.9 FM to 98.9 FM and shift
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She Got Hooded, Congratulations
Parenting a child represents a serious undertaking that can become a wonderful and breathtaking experience! Tho there may be challenges at times, when you become centered with a Christian mindset, authentic with love compassion and commitment, the results of the experience can bring you so much joy! I never set out to become her bestie. I
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WERD, Atlanta Is Back
WERD, Atlanta has a new home in downtown Atlanta. Receiving the keys from Ms Alex Perkins is Marsha Washington George Atlanta chapter President of the National Black Radio Hall of Fame.
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