Sydney L. Small

CTL-E-4472 · Person · businessperson · 20th century

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Former ABC Radio Network employee who co-launched the National Black Network in 1973 with Eugene D. Jackson.

The record

Also known as: Sydney Small

Relationships

National Black Network — founded
Sydney L. Small co-launched the National Black Network in 1973 with Eugene D. Jackson.

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American Urban Radio Networks — founded by → this record
National Black Network — founded by → this record

Sources

Wikipedia - National Black Network

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