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Bev Smith Gets the Ax from American Urban Radio Networks

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Listeners Will Not Get a Chance to Say Goodbye to Bev, Her Last Shows will be Pre-Recorded “Best Of’s”… Bev Smith, the nationally syndicated black female talk show host and a one time talk show host on BET, will no longer be on the air live effective immediately. Bev Smith told Pittsburgh Urban Media that she was notified by phone and advised that her daily live broadcast will be substituted with previously aired shows presumably until October 28th on American Urban Radio Networks. Jerry Lopes, president of program operations and affiliations at AURN, said that the decision to stop distribution … Continue reading Bev Smith Gets the Ax from American Urban Radio Networks

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>Essence’s ‘25 Most Influential’ Includes Radio Hosts

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> Well we knew Obama was #1 Essence magazine has chosen President Elect Barack Obama as its most influential person of the year in a special year-end issue, which recognizes the 25 most distinguished African-Americans who have made a difference. The list also includes several female radio journalist and host: Michel Martin, Bev Smith, Farai Chideya, Michele Norris, and Adaora Udoji. Essence magazine’s 25 Most Influential List: 1. Barack Obama – President-elect 2. Donna Brazile – Political Strategist, Commentator 3. Gwen Ifill – Journalist 4. Valerie Jarrett – President and CEO, The Habitat Company, Adviser to Barack Obama 5.Queen Latifah … Continue reading >Essence’s ‘25 Most Influential’ Includes Radio Hosts