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A People's History of Kansas City

Hot 103 Jamz & the birth of Black radio

By Suzanne Hogan
Published May 17, 2022 at 4:00 AM CDT
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Black-owned broadcasters have faced a difficult path in the United States, from Jim Crow-era discrimination to racist practices within the FCC. But in Kansas City, radio pioneer Andrew Skip Carter broke through — founding the country’s oldest Black owned radio company and inspiring new generations of talent.

Learn more about Hot 103 Jamz, America's longest-running Black-owned radio station from KCUR's Suzanne Hogan.

A People's History of Kansas City is hosted by Suzanne Hogan. This episode was reported, produced and mixed by Suzanne Hogan with editing by Barb Shelly and Mackenzie Martin.

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