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National Black Radio Hall Of Fame Reveals Class Of 2024.

Mar 8, 2024 Updated Mar 8, 2024

The National Black Radio Hall of Fame announces the inductees for the Class of 2024, which includes DJs, radio personalities, and groundbreaking stations and programs, all of whom have significantly contributed to Black radio in America.

In making the announcement “Hurricane” Dave Smith, Chairperson of the National Black Radio Hall of Fame 2024 Induction Program remarked, “We honor the pioneers, trailblazers, and visionaries who have shaped the landscape of American radio and inspired generations.”

The National Black Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2024 includes the following:

  • The Talented Sisters of Radio Award: Jewel Carter, Porsha Fox, Michele Williams
  • The Talented Brothers of Radio Award: Tony Brown, Jo Jo Davis, James T.
  • The Gospel Radio Personality Radio Award: Donnie McClurkin, Karl Eli Smith, Steve Murry
  • The African American Station Owner Award: Steve Hegwood, Art Gilliam
  • The African American Radio Station Promotions Award: India Graves, A.J. Savage
  • The African American Record Pool Distributors Award: Tony Neal’s Core DJ’s, Franchise Record Pool
  • The Talk Radio Personality Award: Roland Martin
  • The Personality that has reached out to the Community Award: Pennye Rogers
  • The Hip Hop Radio Personality Award: Funkmaster Flex
  • The Talented Sisters of Blues Radio Award: Cookie Antionette Wright
  • The Talented Brothers of Blues Radio Award: Glenn Bernard Hayes
  • The Radio Music Career Artists of the Year Inductee: Charlie Wilson
  • The Lifetime Media Achievement Award Inductee: Lee Michaels
  • The Broadcasters Chairman’s Leadership Award Inductee: Jim Winston
  • The Radio Pioneer Award: Walt Baby Love, Casual Cal, Don “DC” Cody, Don Carter, Cedric Hollywood, Dr. William Gay, Michael Saunders
  • The Posthumous Award Inductee: Wayne Brown, Kris Kelley, Richard Pegue, Connie Dennard, Bob Slade

“It’s crucial to preserve the rich history and cultural impact of Black radio, as it has served as a powerful platform for social change, community empowerment, and the celebration of Black culture,” Marsha Washington George, 2nd VP of the National Black Radio Hall of Fame commented.