Radio One

CTL-E-3450 · Organization · other · 1980–present

VERIFIED evidence grade of this record

Media company founded by Cathy Hughes in 1980 with the purchase of WOL-AM; the radio arm of Urban One.

The record

Also known as: Radio One, Inc.

Relationships

BlackAmericaWeb.com — operates
Radio One acquired a 53% stake in Reach Media in November 2004, gaining ownership rights to BlackAmericaWeb.com.
Cathy Hughes — led by
Hughes serves as chairperson of Radio One / Urban One.
Cathy Hughes — founded by
Radio One was founded by Cathy Hughes with the 1980 purchase of WOL-AM 1450.

Referenced by

Cathy Hughes — founded → this record

Sources

Wikipedia — Urban One
Black Enterprise — Cathy Hughes NAB HOF

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