Cathy Hughes

Urban One, Inc. Chairwoman Receives Congressional Recognition And NABJ Hall Of Fame Accolades For 40 Years Of Service To The African American Community

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Thursday, December 31, 2020

Additionally, Hughes was inducted into the Hall of Fame for the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).

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  • Additionally, Hughes was inducted into the Hall of Fame for the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ).
  • Urban One celebrated its milestone anniversary of 40 years amid the unprecedented social, political, and economic challenges presented in 2020.
  • "Mr. President, I rise today to honor a tenacious, entrepreneur, visionary radio personality, and powerful advocate for the African American community, Cathy Hughes," noted Senator Van Hollen.
  • "This year, her pioneering radio company, Urban One, celebrated 40 years on the air.

John Records Landecker to Be Inducted Into NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame

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Monday, February 10, 2020

Legendary Top 40 disc jockey John Records Landecker will be inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Broadcasting Hall of Fame at the 2020 NAB Show .

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  • Legendary Top 40 disc jockey John Records Landecker will be inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Broadcasting Hall of Fame at the 2020 NAB Show .
  • Landecker was inducted into the National Radio Hall of Fame in 2017 and was named Billboard Magazines Radio Personality of the Year in 1977.
  • Additionally, Landecker has released six albums of his work and written an autobiography titled Records Truly Is My Middle Name.
  • Last years NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame inductee for radio was Urban One founder Cathy Hughes.

Urban One Honors Event, Co-Hosted By Cathy Hughes and Chris Tucker Premiering January 20 At 8 P.M./7C

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Thursday, January 16, 2020

Preceding the telecast, TV One will air REPRESENT: 40 YEARS OF NURTURING CHANGE WITH CATHY HUGHES, sponsored by Lexus, at 7 P.M. ET/6C.

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  • Preceding the telecast, TV One will air REPRESENT: 40 YEARS OF NURTURING CHANGE WITH CATHY HUGHES, sponsored by Lexus, at 7 P.M. ET/6C.
  • Hosted by Hughes, the TV One special features in-depth one-on-one conversations with actor Billy Porter and activist Rev.
  • As a result, in 2017, Radio One, Inc. was renamed Urban One, Inc. to better reflect the Company's multi-media operations.
  • Finally, Urban One owns a minority interest in MGM National Harbor, a gaming resort located in Prince George's County, Maryland.

Urban One, Inc. Hosts Its Annual Urban One Honors In Celebration Of The 40th Anniversary Of Radio One And Recognition Of African American Luminaries On Dec. 5

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Tuesday, October 15, 2019

The two-hour telecast will air on TV One, a division of Urban One, on January 20, 2020, the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.

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  • The two-hour telecast will air on TV One, a division of Urban One, on January 20, 2020, the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday.
  • It will also pay tribute to the 40-year history of Radio One, the radio division of the company, and its extraordinary founder, Cathy Hughes.
  • "I always say that Radio One is my second baby next to my son and business partner, Alfred Liggins.
  • I am immensely grateful for the men and women who have worked to help make Radio One a success.

Cathy Hughes To Be Inducted Into NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame

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Wednesday, January 16, 2019

Founder and Chairperson of Urban One, Inc. Cathy Hughes will be inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Broadcasting Hall of Fame at the 2019 NAB Show .

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  • Founder and Chairperson of Urban One, Inc. Cathy Hughes will be inducted into the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Broadcasting Hall of Fame at the 2019 NAB Show .
  • The induction will occur during the Achievement in Broadcasting Dinner on Monday, April 8 at the Encore in Las Vegas.
  • As such, Hughes became the first woman to own a radio station that was ranked number one in a major market.
  • Cathy Hughes is a truly remarkable broadcaster and entrepreneur whose contributions continue to greatly influence and drive our industry, said NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith.

Urban One, Inc. Founder and Chairperson Cathy Hughes To Keynote Babson's 21st Annual Black Affinity Network Conference

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Thursday, November 1, 2018

WELLESLEY, Mass., Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Media pioneer Cathy Hughes, founder and chairperson of Urban One, Inc., will keynote Babson College's 21st Annual Black Affinity Network Conference , taking place Feb. 22-24, 2019 on Babson's Wellesley Campus.

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  • WELLESLEY, Mass., Nov. 1, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Media pioneer Cathy Hughes, founder and chairperson of Urban One, Inc., will keynote Babson College's 21st Annual Black Affinity Network Conference , taking place Feb. 22-24, 2019 on Babson's Wellesley Campus.
  • Conference organizers will honor her with the Babson Black Affinity Network Pioneer Award during the conference that has the theme, "Blacks in Entertainment."
  • Cathy Hughes' wisdom and commitment to fearlessly innovating ways for Black voices to create social and economic value through entertainment and communication inspire us tremendously," said Leslie Parra'19, Co-Chair, Black Affinity Network Conference.
  • "Cathy Hughes' vision continues to create the soundtrack and backdrop to our success as a community," said Shatiek J. Gatlin'16, Co-Chair, Black Affinity Network Conference.