Black Women in Radio Collection and Oral History Project

Black Women In Radio (BWIR) is committed to the historical preservation of America's Black female broadcasters and their contributions to Black radio culture and digital media. BWIR conducts ongoing research to capture the perspectives of Black and minority women who might otherwise be excluded or overlooked in historic conversations curated by BWIR Founder, Felesha Love.

The BWIR Collection will highlight the careers of 30 radio luminaries including Founder and Chairperson of Urban One Cathy Hughes, Media Icon Dyana Williams, and syndicated radio personalities Angela Yee, DeDe McGuire, and Jasmine Sanders and more. Hundreds of hours of audio, video, interviews, photos, and mementos were donated to offer a look at both the struggles and triumphs of Black women in radio and media.