ATLANTA CHAPTER

YOU MAY CONTACT THE CHAPTER VIA PHONE, TEXT or EMAIL

1-866-206-9069 x5511

radioprofiles@gmail.com

The Atlanta Chapter Honors Event Was Held On Feb. 22, 2025

Hosted by: Tonya Byrd and Dave "Hurricane" Smith

The Atlanta Chapter 1st Year Honorees are:

LORETTA FELTS - What's Happening In These Streets

PAULA FERGUSON (Paula G. Voice) Drop Da Mic Debate Club for Kids

HARRY LYLES - Urban Media Promotions

ROGER HILL - Community Service for NBRHOF Holidays, Vocalist

EDDIE LEVERT, JR. - Community Service for NBRHOF Holidays; Sponsored the 2019 Induction Program in Atlanta

KHALIL THOMAS-Drop Da MIC Debate Club for kids NORMA WASHINGTON - Community Service for NBRHOF Holidays, Decor Sponsor

Information about the Atlanta Chapter

The Atlanta Chapter is working on a project to revamp the home of the original 1949 WERD Dial 860 facility.

Included with this project the facility will house a historical National Black Radio History Museum recognizing the community heroes in radio broadcasting; who, would otherwise not get recognized. Included will be a historical database of individuals who were a part of Black Radio, from Jack Cooper in 1929 to present day terrestrial and internet announcers, promoters and staff.

Library of Congress Copyright SR 1-10385215201

United States Trademark Registration Number is 6981418

These Historical Artifacts were graciously donated to the National Black Radio Hall of Fame Atlanta Chapter from the honorable Mr. John Long of the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame; the received artifacts will be on display in our Museum and are currently stored while renovations occur. Many, Many "Thanks" to the Georgia Radio Hall of Fame and the generous blessings to us from Mr. John Long.

"Thanks for everything Patti and John Long! Our gracious donors!

RIH! John Long

Thanks... Ted Astin, Julian Davis, Rick Stephenson, Stoni Taylor, and Khalil Thomas for your dedication in making sure the artifacts were stored properly.

Pictured Below

Members of the Atlanta Chapter

Listed are Members of the National Black Radio Hall of Fame Atlanta Chapter.

Feel free to contact us in regards to supporting our projects and soon

to be established WERD Atlanta Museum location.

Email: radioprofiles@gmail.com

Dave "Hurricane Dave" Smith Atlanta Chapter President

Director of the 2023 & 2024 National Nominations & Induction Program

Calvin Dupree, Jr. Vice President/Children Drop The MIC PD/WERD Station Operations Mgr.

aka "Casual Cal" Kids Drop Da Mic Awards Program Manager. WIGO mid-day.

Marsha Washington George National Vice President/Facility Historian/WERD Curator

Marsha is a member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority.

Radio Historical Research Project and the NBRHOF Encyclopedia.

Ricci de Forest Marketing and Promotions

Dr. A'Cire Newby WERD Podcast Host

Ashonti Dixon Recording Secretary

Sharon L. Seay Events & Marketing Associate. Sharon is a member of

Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority.

Julian Davis Treasurer

Attorney John Christmas Chapter Attorney

Dr. Rashad Richey Daily TV Host for "Indisputable with Dr. Rashad Richey at The Young Turks. Chairman's Award Recipient 2024. Lifetime Chapter Member.

Dr. Bill Gay Atlanta Region Facility Director and PVSA National Board Director

Mashere George

Cashmere Favors. PVSA Assistant and Decorating Assistants

Norma Washington Event Decorating Committee Chair; Norma is a member of Zeta Phi Beta Sorority

Brenda Davenport Curator Contact for the WERD Museum. Brenda is a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority.

Alan Johnston Promotions

Rick Stephenson Chapter and National Induction Emblem Designer

Ted Astin Black Promoters Historical Project/Concert Mgmt.

Tonya Byrd WERD Program Director

Dee Hill The Dee Hill Radio Show - Gift assistant. Lifetime Chapter Member.

Emcee Jazz Clayton State Internet Radio

Roger Hill Communications Assistant for Awards Programs. Vocalist. Roger is a member

of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.

Harry Lyles Radio Historical Research Project

Khalile Thomas Kids Drop the MIC Reading Liaison

Charles Mitchell PSA National and Atlanta

David Linton PSA Atlanta. David is a member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.

Paula G. Kids Drop the MIC Awards Program Assistant.

Paula is a member of Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority.

Eddie Levert, Jr. Promotions

Louie Dinwiddie Facility Production Assistant for WERD

Ric Ross National Director of Adult R&B at Capitol Music Group.

Twycetwins Multi-Media Assistants

Stoni Taylor BTR FilmWorks

*Cie Cie Wilson McGhee *Rest In Peace* (Formerly PSA National and Atlanta)

Willie Hunter *Rest In Peace* (Formerly Media Consultant & Promotions Atlanta Chapter)

Mitch Faulkner *Rest In Peace* (Formerly PSA National and Atlanta for Atlanta Chapter)

Slack Jay *Rest In Peace* (Formerly Black Promoters Historical Project

Libby Anthony *Rest In Peace* Promotions and Parliamentarian. Libby is a member of DST