Jack L. Cooper, born right here in Memphis in 1888, became the first African American radio disc…
Jack L. Cooper, born right here in Memphis in 1888, became the first African American radio disc jockey hosting The All-Negro Hour in the 1920s and ’30s when Black voices were rarely heard on air. He dropped out of school at 10, and still rose to earn over $200K a year in the 1940s a massive amount back then. Cooper wasn’t just playing records he was opening doors. 🚪 In 2012, he was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame for breaking barriers that changed broadcasting forever. 🎧 From Memphis to the mic he made sure we were heard. 💧 Stay inspired. Stay grounded. MEMPHYS Water Royal by Nature. @memphyswater #MemphisForgotten #901Legends #BlackHistory #RadioPioneer #MemphisHistory #Throwback901 #JackLCooper #MEMPHYSWater #RoyalByNature
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