Top 20 Black Radio Jockeys Of All Time

Posted By: Stacie Coulter on March 15, 2011

By: News One

Throughout American history, Black disc jockeys did more than just spin records. They were, for African-American listeners across the country, the important and influential voices and leaders of their communities.

Here are NewsOne’s top 20 Black radio jockeys of all time, picked for their pioneering spirit and influence.

[DJs who made their name before becoming radio personalities have been excluded, but honorable mentions must go to folks like Steve Harvey, Rickey Smiley, and Yolanda Adams].

More: http://newsone.com/way-black-when/news-one...

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