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John Shivers
Journalist, Milwaukee Shepherd Express
Location: Coconut Creek, FL United States
Joined: Apr 28th, 2003
About   (request update)
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My Interview Question
When did you start loving baseball? ;)
Current Whereabouts:
My life's passion of funky music...oh, and trying to never spend another winter in Wisconsin.
Life & Professional Aspirations:
A full-time on air position at a black radio station...
Website:
http://community.foxsports.com/blogs/talkingsportsLIVE
Education   (request update)
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee class of 2001
Undergrad Major: Mass Communication
Claim To Fame:
John Shivers is in his 26th season as a journalist, recently finishing a 14 mouth run of producing and hosting a funk music show -- Back In The Day w/ Johnny Rasta -- on WSUM 91.7FM. Started in radio as a Morning Sports Reporter and Late Night DJ with WMAD 92FM. Served a quarter-century as a sportswriter most recently, for the Milwaukee Shepherd Express, including stints as a beat reporter covering Major League Baseball (Milwaukee Brewers) and college football and basketball (Wisconsin, Marquette & UW-Milwaukee). Born on January 5, 1957, John is the great-grandson of slaves who first homesteaded in Wisconsin in the 1840's. He holds a BA in Broadcast Journalism (2001) from UW-Milwaukee with a Minor in Africology. John, now single, resides in Madison, WI with his beloved kittie: Black Jack (McDowell).
Most Memorable Moment:
Covering the Rose Bowl and seeing the UW Badger Band on Colorado Blvd; Organizing Negro League remembrance ceremonies; Raising my then-step-daughter
UW-Madison class of
Grad Major:
High School: Madison West in Madison, WI class of 1974
 
Activities & Accomplishments:
N'a
Best Memories:
Nixon's resignation
Experience
I currently work with Milwaukee Shepherd Express as Journalist
I have 26 years of experience working in the Arts, Entertainment, and Media industry.
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