Throughout American history, Black disc jockeys did more than just spin records. They were, for Black listeners across the country, the influential voices of their communities.
June is Black Music Month, and in celebration, it’s time to spotlight the trailblazers whose voices anchored the Black music that shifted American culture. 1) Jack L. Cooper It was only right to start with a legend who is considered the first Black broadcaster/announcer for this tribute. Cooper was a former boxer whose journalism career […]