
I spotted this historical marker in downtown Memphis and stopped to read it. It points out some more contemporary history in this great city. The marker reads, "In 1977 WLOK became Memphis' first...
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WLOK Radio Station, located in Memphis, TN, is the first black-owned radio station in the city and has been under the leadership of President and CEO Mr. Art Gilliam for 48 years. In addition to its AM 1340 channel, WLOK also operates on FM 105, making it the only black-owned FM station in Memphis.
The station offers limited time slots for church broadcasts on Sunday mornings and afternoons and is known for its commitment to serving the community. Mr. Gilliam is a notable figure in the media landscape, having been the first black on-air reporter and anchor at Action News 5.
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I spotted this historical marker in downtown Memphis and stopped to read it. It points out some more contemporary history in this great city. The marker reads, "In 1977 WLOK became Memphis' first...
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