IBBA 400th Commemoration Year Event of the First Africans Arrival to America 1619-2019
Rob Neal, Executive Director of IBBA (International Broadcasters Association) and the Board of Directors are proud to announce several events they will be hosting in Norfolk, Virginia surrounding the 400th Anniversary year of the first Africans arrival to America. Mr. Neal says, “2019 is a pivotal year for the Fort Monroe National Monument, marking the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first Africans to English North America. The entire year is dedicated to those “20 and odd” who were brought here on an English privateer ship named the White Lion.”
Interested members and participants are invited to join IBBA’s annual event with this year highlighting this American story and the significant African and African American experience. IBBA will commemorate this historic 400-year event with panel discussion concluding with the IBBA 1619 to 2019 Dinner. The events will take place August 23 – 25 at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel located at 777 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, Virginia. Below is the schedule of events planned on Saturday, August 24, 2019, with more details to follow on ibbainc.com.
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Sat., Aug. 24, 2019 (10am-1pm ) Visit to the site where the first slaves arrive in English North America
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Sat., Aug. 24, 2019 (3 pm – 4 pm) Tony Gray, President of Gray Communications in Chicago, IL will Moderate the IBBA Broadcast Panel
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Sat., Aug. 24, 2019, (7 pm) The Honorable Johnny Ford, former and first black mayor of Tuskegee, Alabama will be Keynote Speaker at the IBBA 1619-2019 Dinner
To attend, please call or email Executive Director Rob Neal 601- 545-7854 // robneal@ibbainc.com.
About IBBA
The IBBA understands clearly the importance of African Americans in Broadcasting. Our purpose is to bring about unity and understanding between television and radio owners and professionals; to help inspire and encourage young people who are our future broadcasters and to provide scholarships to assist in their education. The IBBA’s principal objective is to promote ownership, employment, education, and equality for minority broadcasters in America & abroad.
The IBBA is nationally recognized and receives exceptional attendance from minority elected officials, entertainers, broadcasters, and college students. The focus of the IBBA is to increase minority media ownership.
IBBA annual event past guest speakers include Actress Victoria Rowell, The late Marion Barry, Mr. James Brown of CBS “NFL Today”, Actor Mr. Dan Aykroyd, Ms. Robin Roberts of ABC,s “Good Morning America”, The Late Mr.Dick Gregory, The Honorable James Perkins, the first black Mayor of Selma, Alabama. Actor/ Activist Danny Glover, Dr. Cornell West, the Honorable Mignon Clyburn Former FCC Commissioner, The Honorable Johnny Ford The First Black Mayor of Tuskegee, Alabama to name a few. For more information visit, www.ibbainc.com.
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RADIO ONE CINCINNATI PROMOTES NELLA D TO MIDDAYS ON THE WIZ, 101.1FM
Radio One Cincinnati station manager, Dan Abercrombie, announced today that Nella D is the new Midday on-air personality at THE WIZ 101.1FM. Nella D begins her role this week and will be broadcasting weekdays from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Nella D began working at Radio One Cincinnati in 2012 working in the promotions department. She became a part-time announcer and board operator who could be heard on the weekends before her promotion to on-air talent for the Midday daypart. Nella D is best known for keeping the audience informed with the latest celebrity gossip and covering local events with the “411,” her brand of celebrity news.
RADIO ONE COLUMBUS HIRES NEW PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Radio One Columbus announces that Arthur Willis (A- Plus) will be the new Program Director for Power 107.5/106.3FM.
A-Plus was highly successful in St. Louis and Detroit prior to becoming the Program Director of WIZF 101.1FM “The Wiz” in Cincinnati in 2018. He will continue as Program Director of WIZF 101.1FM while adding the additional duties of Program Director for Power 107.5/106.3FM.
Arthur Willis stated, “I am truly honored and excited to be a part of the Radio One Columbus team. I would like to thank Colby Colb, Kimberly Kyle and Eddie Harrell for entrusting me with this great opportunity.”
A-Plus’s vast experience and understanding of the market will help secure and expand the Radio One influence as the #1 multimedia company in Central Ohio. Beyond his Midwest experience, he has worked at radio stations in the East Coast region including his hometown station, WCDX-FM in Richmond, Virginia.
“We look forward to A-Plus bringing his leadership skills and programming background to our team on Power 107.5/106.3FM. A-Plus will continue to serve as Program Director for WIZF 101.1FM in Cincinnati. His vast experience in the Midwest and East Coast will prove to be invaluable”, says Regional Vice President Eddie Harrell, Jr.
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RADIO ONE CLEVELAND ANNOUNCES YONNI RUDE AS NEW OPERATIONS MANAGER
