For more than 75 years, listeners have tuned in to America’s first all Black radio station.
For more than 75 years, listeners have tuned in to America’s first all Black radio station. 🎙️ And for 42 of those years, they’ve been guided by the familiar voice of Bev Johnson a pioneer, a storyteller, and a voice that feels like home in Memphis. From civil rights struggles to community celebrations, her mic has carried the heartbeat of the city. Generations have grown up listening, learning, and leaning on her words. Do you remember your first time hearing Bev Johnson on the air? Or the moments her voice connected you back to Memphis? Drop your memories below. 👇 💧 Powered by @memphyswater Royal by Nature. #MemphisForgotten #BevJohnson #BlackRadio #MemphisHistory #CivilRightsVoices #901History #ClassicMemphis #BlackExcellence
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