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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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Cleopatra Talks With Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez On Taking Political Actions Now

Rufus Talks With Professor Chaka Okafor On The Gutting Of The Voting Rights Act

Meeting The Moment Podcast With Brandon Pope And LaKriesha Kindred

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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.

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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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