URBAN ONE, INC. FOUNDER “QUEEN” CATHY HUGHES INDUCTED INTO THE BLACK MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT WALK OF FAME

Levar Kemp is the Editor-In-Chief of Snubb3d Magazine. He is…
On Saturday, June 18, 2022, Urban One founder, Cathy Hughes, was inducted into The Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame (BMEWOF) during its Juneteenth celebration in Atlanta. Hughes is now an official member of the Crown Jewel of Excellence Black Music Month Class of 2022. The Walk of Fame is a joint initiative by the Black American Music Association (BAMAssoc) and Georgia Entertainment Caucus (GEC).
The Black Music Month Induction recognized and honored pioneering artists, entertainers, and visionaries who have positively impacted both Black culture and the community at large. In May, BMEWOF founders Catherine Brewton (GEC), Demmette Guidry (BAMAssoc), Erica Thomas (GEC), and Michael T. Mauldin (BAMAssoc) announced the names and categories of this year’s Black Music Month Class of Inductees, which included the late Prince as a Legacy Inductee. As an ode to Prince, the closing ceremonies ended with a fireworks show, featuring one of Prince’s biggest hits, “Let’s Go Crazy.”
The induction ceremony was a family affair for Hughes. She had the honor of being inducted by Alfred C. Liggins III, her son and CEO of Urban One, Inc. “I am very proud to be here today to induct my mother, the founder and chairperson of Urban One, into the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame,” said Liggins before passing his microphone to his son and Hughes’ grandson, Charlie Liggins, for a shoutout to the city of Atlanta. “On behalf of my grandmother Cathy Hughes, I’d like to thank the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame for honoring her with a star. Keep listening to Radio One. We love you Atlanta.” The elder Liggins finished the induction with gratitude before handing Hughes her award, “With this, I would like to present this plaque, which represents the star on the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame, to my mother, Cathy Hughes. Thank you to the founders of this incredible organization and thank you city of Atlanta.”
In a short, lively acceptance speech, Hughes paid tribute to the founders of BMEWOF, fellow inductees and Atlanta. “First and foremost, let’s give praise and thanks to God from whom all blessings flow. Let’s hear it Atlanta for God. We thank you dear God. We could have been anywhere else but we’re here today in unity and love celebrating not only the Black Music and Entertainment Walk of Fame but Juneteenth. Let’s hear it. You [Atlanta] are the Mecca of Black excellence.”
Saturday’s induction comes less than a year after she was inducted into The Baltimore Sun’s Business and Civic Hall of Fame and just two years after she was recognized by Congress for her lifelong, trailblazing work in media. The 75-year-old Hughes, began her media career over 50 years ago at the Omaha Star newspaper in Omaha, Nebraska. Shortly after she started a role in radio at KOWH, Nebraska’s first radio station, working there briefly before moving to take a job as an administrative assistant and lecturer for the School of Communications at Howard University in Washington, D.C. At Howard University, Hughes rose through the ranks to become the General Sales Manager of the university’s radio station, WHUR-FM. Hughes had a storied career at WHUR-FM, becoming the first woman vice president and general manager of a station in Washington, D.C. During her time at WHUR, she introduced the nation to the iconic “Quiet Storm”, which is still utilized today.
After nearly a decade at WHUR, she purchased 1450 WOL-AM in 1980, hosting an urban talk format and laying the foundation for what would become Radio One. A couple of years later she acquired nine additional radio stations, totaling ten stations. In the 1990s, Hughes continued to soar, becoming the first Black woman to chair a publicly held corporation while expanding Radio One with the accumulation of 60 different gospel, urban and talk radio stations, with her son Alfred Liggins, III as her business partner. Radio One grew to include TV One, a linear cable network, in 2004. iOne Digital, formerly known as Interactive One, was launched in 2007. Now Radio One, is a subsidiary of Urban One, Inc., the parent company of iOne, One Solution, Radio One, Reach Media and TV One.
BMEWOF’s official press release for the event stated, “With a national and international appeal, the BMEWOF will acknowledge, preserve, respect, and inspire the Black creative community for generations to come.” Previous Foundational inductees include Cicely Tyson, Quincy D. Jones, Berry Gordy, Stevie Wonder, Smokey Robinson, James Brown and Otis Redding. The Crown Jewel of Excellence emblems for the inductees of the BMEWOF are permanently installed on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, in front of the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta.
The complete list of this year’s BMEWOF Inductees includes: Cathy Hughes (Foundational)Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington (Foundational)Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff (Foundational)Robert Smith (Foundational)RUN DMC (Foundational)T.D. Jakes (Foundational)Charlie Wilson (Mainstream)Donnie McClurkin (Gospel)Tamela Mann (Gospel)The Clark Sisters (Gospel Group) NAS (Hip Hop)Angela Bassett (Actress)Steve Harvey (Mogul)Bob Marley (International)Patti LaBelle (Legacy)Prince (Legacy)
What's Your Reaction?
Levar Kemp is the Editor-In-Chief of Snubb3d Magazine. He is a alum of Howard University in Washington D.C. Mr. Kemp is a producer, director and has a passion for the arts. His diverse background in the industry includes but not limited to: BET, VIACOM, VH1, and other well known publications.
It is perfect time to make some plans for the future and it is time to be happy. I have read this post and if I could I wish to suggest you few interesting things or advice. Perhaps you could write next articles referring to this article. I wish to read more things about it!
медицинская справка
I’m not sure where you are getting your info, but good topic. I needs to spend some time learning more or understanding more. Thanks for fantastic information I was looking for this information for my mission.
Its like you read my mind! You seem to know so much about this, like you wrote the book in it or something. I think that you could do with some pics to drive the message home a bit, but other than that, this is magnificent blog. An excellent read. I’ll definitely be back.
Hola! I’ve been following your website for a while now and finally got the bravery to go ahead and give you a shout out from Dallas Tx! Just wanted to tell you keep up the fantastic job!
I was wondering if you ever considered changing the page layout of your site? Its very well written; I love what youve got to say. But maybe you could a little more in the way of content so people could connect with it better. Youve got an awful lot of text for only having one or two images. Maybe you could space it out better?
I am really thankful to the owner of this site who has shared this enormous piece of writing at here.
Appreciate the recommendation. Will try it out.
Good article! We will be linking to this great post on our site. Keep up the good writing.
g2yeci
Howdy! Would you mind if I share your blog with my zynga group? There’s a lot of people that I think would really enjoy your content. Please let me know. Cheers
I have been surfing online more than 2 hours today, yet I never found any interesting article like yours. It’s pretty worth enough for me. Personally, if all webmasters and bloggers made good content as you did, the net will be much more useful than ever before.
If you desire to improve your familiarity only keep visiting this web site and be updated with the most up-to-date news posted here.
Hey! I know this is kinda off topic however I’d figured I’d ask. Would you be interested in exchanging links or maybe guest writing a blog article or vice-versa? My site goes over a lot of the same subjects as yours and I feel we could greatly benefit from each other. If you are interested feel free to send me an e-mail. I look forward to hearing from you! Superb blog by the way!
I am actually pleased to read this website posts which contains plenty of useful information, thanks for providing such data.
Simply wish to say your article is as amazing. The clearness for your post is simply nice and i can assume you are a professional in this subject. Well with your permission allow me to take hold of your RSS feed to stay up to date with forthcoming post. Thank you one million and please keep up the gratifying work.
Usually I do not read article on blogs, however I wish to say that this write-up very pressured me to try and do so! Your writing taste has been amazed me. Thank you, quite great article.
Pretty section of content. I simply stumbled upon your web site and in accession capital to say that I acquire in fact enjoyed account your blog posts. Any way I’ll be subscribing for your augment or even I fulfillment you get right of entry to persistently rapidly.
My spouse and I stumbled over here different page and thought I might as well check things out. I like what I see so now i am following you. Look forward to finding out about your web page for a second time.
Currently it looks like Movable Type is the top blogging platform out there right now. (from what I’ve read) Is that what you’re using on your blog?
Hi there, yup this post is in fact good and I have learned lot of things from it concerning blogging. thanks.
Hi, its good piece of writing regarding media print, we all understand media is a great source of information.
Asking questions are in fact nice thing if you are not understanding anything completely, but this post offers pleasant understanding even.
Hey There. I found your blog using msn. This is an extremely well written article. I will be sure to bookmark it and come back to read more of your useful information. Thanks for the post. I will definitely comeback.
Hi there, all the time i used to check weblog posts here early in the morning, as i love to learn more and more.
Can I just say what a relief to find somebody that truly knows what they’re talking about on the web. You definitely know how to bring an issue to light and make it important. More and more people have to look at this and understand this side of the story. I was surprised that you aren’t more popular since you surely have the gift.
This is the right site for anybody who really wants to find out about this topic. You realize so much its almost hard to argue with you (not that I personally would want toHaHa). You definitely put a new spin on a topic that’s been written about for a long time. Excellent stuff, just great!
Hey There. I found your blog using msn. This is a very well written article. I will be sure to bookmark it and come back to read more of your useful information. Thanks for the post. I will definitely comeback.
We stumbled over here different page and thought I might as well check things out. I like what I see so now i am following you. Look forward to exploring your web page again.
Hi! Quick question that’s entirely off topic. Do you know how to make your site mobile friendly? My website looks weird when viewing from my iphone. I’m trying to find a theme or plugin that might be able to correct this problem. If you have any suggestions, please share. Cheers!
you are in reality a just right webmaster. The site loading speed is incredible. It sort of feels that you are doing any unique trick. Moreover, The contents are masterpiece. you have performed a wonderful activity in this matter!
Pretty great post. I simply stumbled upon your blog and wanted to mention that I have really enjoyed browsing your blog posts. In any case I’ll be subscribing for your feed and I hope you write again soon!
Im not that much of a online reader to be honest but your blogs really nice, keep it up! I’ll go ahead and bookmark your site to come back down the road. All the best
Hiya! Quick question that’s completely off topic. Do you know how to make your site mobile friendly? My blog looks weird when viewing from my iphone. I’m trying to find a theme or plugin that might be able to fix this problem. If you have any suggestions, please share. Thanks!
Every weekend i used to visit this web site, because i want enjoyment, since this this web site conations in fact good funny data too.
I have been surfing online more than three hours today, yet I never found any fascinating article like yours. It’s pretty value enough for me. Personally, if all webmasters and bloggers made good content as you did, the internet can be much more useful than ever before.
Ridiculous quest there. What occurred after? Thanks!
Im not that much of a online reader to be honest but your blogs really nice, keep it up! I’ll go ahead and bookmark your site to come back in the future. Cheers
Thank you for the auspicious writeup. It in fact was a amusement account it. Look advanced to far added agreeable from you! By the way, how can we communicate?
I loved as much as you will receive carried out right here. The sketch is tasteful, your authored subject matter stylish. nonetheless, you command get bought an edginess over that you wish be delivering the following. unwell unquestionably come further formerly again since exactly the same nearly a lot often inside case you shield this increase.
Представительский частный эротический массаж Москва с сауной
Excellent blog here! Also your site lots up fast! What host are you using? Can I am getting your associate link in your host? I desire my site loaded up as fast as yours lol
Way cool! Some very valid points! I appreciate you writing this article and also the rest of the site is also very good.
Magnificent site. A lot of useful information here. I’m sending it to some pals ans also sharing in delicious. And naturally, thank you for your effort!
Hi i am kavin, its my first time to commenting anywhere, when i read this post i thought i could also make comment due to this brilliant piece of writing.
I am truly happy to read this webpage posts which contains lots of helpful information, thanks for providing these data.
It’s a shame you don’t have a donate button! I’d without a doubt donate to this brilliant blog! I suppose for now i’ll settle for book-marking and adding your RSS feed to my Google account. I look forward to brand new updates and will talk about this blog with my Facebook group. Chat soon!
Hi, i think that i saw you visited my weblog so i came to return the favor.I am trying to find things to improve my website!I suppose its ok to use some of your ideas!!
Do you mind if I quote a couple of your posts as long as I provide credit and sources back to your site?
My website is in the exact same niche as yours and my users
would certainly benefit from some of the information you provide
here. Please let me know if this okay with you.
Regards!
Does your website have a contact page? I’m having a tough time locating it but, I’d like to send you an e-mail. I’ve got some creative ideas for your blog you might be interested in hearing. Either way, great site and I look forward to seeing it improve over time.
Every good hello my website is time after
niña hello my website is terkaya 2017
adalah es hello my website is shu yu
Hapoel rishon hello my website is cerita seekor
registration slot hello my website is fruitparty
Trận khai hello my website is Kenzo
and leonor hello my website is Radioactive dịch
nj live hello my website is cek kip
sinyal iphone hello my website is lyrics mila
I’m really enjoying the design and layout of your site. It’s a very easy on the eyes which makes it much more enjoyable for me to come here and visit more often. Did you hire out a designer to create your theme? Outstanding work!
all the time i used to read smaller articles or reviews which also clear their motive, and that is also happening with this piece of writing which I am reading here.
Very rapidly this web site will be famous among all blogging and site-building users, due to it’s good articles
Hi there would you mind stating which blog platform you’re working with? I’m looking to start my own blog in the near future but I’m having a tough time making a decision between BlogEngine/Wordpress/B2evolution and Drupal. The reason I ask is because your design and style seems different then most blogs and I’m looking for something completely unique. P.S My apologies for getting off-topic but I had to ask!
It’s awesome in favor of me to have a site, which is valuable for my knowledge. thanks admin
I loved as much as you will receive carried out right here. The sketch is tasteful, your authored subject matter stylish. nonetheless, you command get bought an edginess over that you wish be delivering the following. unwell unquestionably come further formerly again since exactly the same nearly a lot often inside case you shield this increase.
Because the admin of this website is working, no hesitation very quickly it will be famous, due to its quality contents.
Watch the private life of other people live. Real life cam sex voyeur videos for free
What’s up, this weekend is nice in favor of me, because this occasion i am reading this enormous informative piece of writing here at my house.
It’s amazing to pay a quick visit this web page and reading the
views of all colleagues about this piece of writing, while I am also
eager of getting experience.
Appreciate the recommendation. Will try it out.
Wow, marvelous blog format! How long have you been blogging for? you make blogging glance easy. The full glance of your web site is great, let alonewell as the content!
Thanks for your marvelous posting! I quite enjoyed reading it, you’re a great author. I will be sure to bookmark your blog and will come back later in life. I want to encourage you to ultimately continue your great job, have a nice weekend!
There is definately a lot to know about this topic. I love all the points you made.
Can I simply say what a relief to find somebody that actually knows what they’re talking about on the net. You definitely understand how to bring an issue to light and make it important. More and more people should read this and understand this side of the story. I was surprised that you aren’t more popular because you certainly have the gift.
I’m not sure why but this web site is loading incredibly slow for me. Is anyone else having this issue or is it a problem on my end? I’ll check back later and see if the problem still exists.
Yes! Finally something about %keyword1%.