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JUNE is BLACK MUSIC MONTH and the narrative continues. Its an American story highlighting the contributions of African Americans to the world of music. We keep updating and telling the story so it never becomes a historical footnote. We look back at our late colleague JERRY BOULDINGs URBANIZING column and a piece he wrote, "BLACK MUSIC 2007 - PART I: MOVING FORWARD BUT STILL BEHIND." The thoughts he expressed are still relevant in 2022. Lots of progress has been made in the ...

Locals held memorial services in cemeteries across East Central Indiana in 1922, but the biggest observance was at Beech Grove Cemetery.

IHEARTMEDIA R&B WDIA (1070-A)/MEMPHIS longtime PD/morning man BOBBY OJAY passed away this morning (5/3). His cause of death is unknown. O’JAY was inducted into the TENNESSEE RADIO HALL OF FAME in 2021 (NET NEWS 4/28/21).O’JAY had been a fixture on WDIA since 1983 as PD/air personality. His radio career stops included MILWAUKEE, HOUSTON, DALLAS, and WBMX/CHICAGO. Theres no more information at this time.

COLUMBIA RECORDS SVP/Urban Promotions AZIM RASHID is exiting and TODAY (4/29/22) was his last day. He posted this on FACEBOOK."Greetings and Salutations,TODAY as I end my tenure at COLUMBIA RECORDS I am filled with emotion that only comes from leaving something you have grown to love. I am thankful to all of you, my co-workers, our partners, artist, managers and the friends I have made for the memories, the laughs, the tough times and the triumphs that we shared and created in our short ...

As part of a cleanup organized by Maryland Waterways Foundation to improve the health of Bear Creek, a tributary to the Chesapeake Bay, more than 100 community members, many wearing

The agenda for day one of the ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT on WEDNESDAY (4/20) covered a lot of ground, with an emphasis on the future of the business and practical advice for broadcasters dealing with a changing audio marketplace.Registration is still open for THURSDAYs sessions and later access to the entire lineup on demand: just click here to sign up.David Field On Podcasting, Rebranding, Commercial Loads, National ContentIn an opening "fireside chat." AUDACY Pres./CEO DAVID FIELD, ...

Baltimore County has approved a contract to spray a larvicide onto the Back River to suppress the midge population near a wastewater treatment plant operated by Baltimore City.

A bipartisan county-state partnership aims to curb the number of midges on the Back River.

ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT 2022 welcomes all to learn, grow and prosper in the year ahead. We’ve gathered 87 excellent speakers and thought leaders to be part of our ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT 2022 agenda – check it out and register to attend here.We look forward to your attending ALL ACCESS AUDIO SUMMIT 2022, a virtual event, powered by the NUVOODOO CONFERENCE CLOUD. You’ll be able to see 18 sessions over two days, APRIL 20th and 21st live, or watch it on-demand, from any ...

MOTOWN RECORDS has upped LISA SMITH-CRAIG  to VP/A&R and Label Operations. Shes based in L.A. and will report to COO ALISON FINLEY.  Shes moving up from her position as Label Dir. where she focused on Label and Artist Development, A&R, and Brand Management.SMITH-CRAIG said, “MOTOWN is a home to the most excited and impactful artists of our generation, and I’m thrilled to continue my work in helping them bring their music to the world. I want to thank ETHIOPIA ...