Pervis Spann, co-founder of Midway Broadcasting, has died
Pervis Spann the legendary disc jockey of the historic Black radio station WVON based in Chicago died on March 14, 2022 at the age of
March 20, 2022
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Pervis Spann the legendary disc jockey of the historic Black radio station WVON based in Chicago died on March 14, 2022 at the age of
Cook County Treasurer Maria Pappas is on a crusade to help close the wealth gap for Black people in Chicago and the surrounding municipalities in
Radio personality Art “Chat Daddy” Sims has been an essential voice on Chicago media landscape for the past 26 years. He is currently the executive
Melody Spann Cooper is the chairman of Midway Broadcasting Corp., whose properties include WVON radio station in Chicago. Rolling out spoke with Cooper about the
In celebration of International Women’s Day on March 8, 2019, Gentleman Jack proudly presented “Spirituous” at the Chicago Athletic Association Hotel. “Spirituous” is a 10-city
Media mogul, author and philanthropist Louis Carr invited guests to the Dusable Museum for an intimate book signing and discussion surrounding his new memoir, Dirty
Monique Caradine is an award-winning media personality and certified success coach to women influencers. Utilizing her experience of being a thriving entrepreneur for over a decade in addition to
Summer made its presence felt in a big way in Chicago this past Saturday. The 90-degree weather was in full effect; however it didn’t stop anyone
Good energy is contagious. Smiling faces. Warm hugs. Welcoming spirits. Celebratory acts. When you walk into a room and you’re greeted by any of the
There’s something about those soul singers. And when I say soul singers, I mean those real soul singers. The ones who like to kick off
[jwplayer mediaid=”689902″][jwplayer mediaid=”689902″] Jaguar Wright teams up with one of Chicago’s own, ZZAJE, as she sings about love and trust. “Jaguar’s performance was tremendous” said Verizon’s
(Photo credit: D R O P – distinctive, raw and organic photography) Linal Harris is a Fortune 500 business leader, media personality, life coach, and sought
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One of the top voices of our generation, Toni Braxton helped to celebrate the 50th anniversary of historical radio station WVON. Braxton performed some of
[jwplayer mediaid=”415000″] Historic radio station WVON, celebrated their 50th annivrsary at the historical Chicago Theater with a star-studded crowd. President Obama sent a personal message
“I don’t want to be a bachelor. I want to be a husband. I’m ready.” –Carl West
Rolling out presents Chicago’s Most Wanted: 50 Men of Style and Substance, a salute to Chicago’s hottest bachelors. All are invited to meet and mingle
News is spreading quickly about Warren Ballentine who hosts an eponymous syndicated radio show. A $10 million indictment was handed down by federal authorities on
The Steve Harvey Morning Show (R&B / Old School) The Tom Joyner Morning Show (Soul) Rickey Smiley on Power 92 (Hip-Hop/Rap) Matt McGill on WVON (Talk/News Radio) Tony Sculfield
Long before Facebook or Twitter, black radio sounded the horn and kept the community engaged and informed. In Chicago, WVON AM 1690 has been a
