WVON is More Than a Radio Station.
We are builders of Commuity.
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We Are the Voice of the Nation
The only radio station has chronicled the rich history of the Black experience!
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WVON’s massive influence has continuously positioned this media powerhouse as a leading institution for information and community empowerment.
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Chicago’s Black Cultural Experience
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Atiba Karem Buchanan
HILL & BUCHANAN SHOW
Monday thru Thursday
3 - 6 PM CST
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Darlene Hill
HILL & BUCHANAN SHOW
Matt Talks With Cook County States Attorney Kim Fox On Murder Of An 11 Year Old Boy
Rufus Talks With Former Mayor Lori Lightfoot On Her Time After Being Mayor And More
Atiba And Darlene Talk To Photograher Christian Lee On Gun Ownership In Chicago
Only one radio station has chronicled the rich history of the Black Experience in Chicago.
WVON, The Voice of the Negro made its debut in April 1963. Decades later, those iconic call letters remain relevant, impactful, and compelling as we continue to deliver “Cultural Content on Purpose.” WVON is the essential storyteller within a vibrant community that remains Black and Proud.
Melody Spann Cooper and Michelle Obama
Midway Broadcasting Corporation
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WVON 1690AM is Chicago’s Urban Heritage Legacy Station. For more than 50 years, W VON’s massive influence has continuously positioned this media powerhouse as a leading institution for information and community empowerment.
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