There are 7 article(s) tagged WLOK:

• September 2024

  • Art Gilliam to be inducted into National Black Radio Hall of Fame

    He was inducted in the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame in 2023.

    By Bianca Thedford September 16, 2024

• June 2023

  • Melvin Jones to be inducted into National Black Radio Hall of Fame

    “I embraced the concept, ‘I love my job’,” he said. “You gotta love what you do.”

    By Liaudwin Seaberry Jr. June 22, 2023

• February 2023

  • Art Gilliam’s WLOK radio stations still stand for activism

    Gilliam’s influence allowed many Black voices to be heard through WLOK. 

    By Jane Roberts February 26, 2023

• September 2022

  • The To-Do List: Beer, fit, film and fall fests galore

    This week, hot air balloons ascend over Collierville, dragons dance at Crosstown Concourse and stars are inducted into the Memphis Music Hall of Fame.

    By Bianca Phillips, Elle Perry, Chris Herrington September 16, 2022

  • Gospel reigns supreme at WLOK Stone Soul Picnic

    Overton Park Shell hosts one of Memphis’ oldest music events, the 47th annual WLOK Stone Soul picnic showcasing up-and-coming gospel artists.

    By Alicia Davidson September 03, 2022

• May 2022

  • First Black-owned Memphis radio station celebrates 45 years with renovation

    For 45 years, Art Gilliam has provided a voice for the Black community through radio station WLOK. The station’s offices are undergoing renovations at Talbot Avenue and South Second Street.

    By Daja E. Henry May 24, 2022

• April 2021

  • WLOK, Big River Market seek Downtown grants

    WLOK seeks a $50,000 grant to beautify its buildings at 363 S. Second. And the owner of the planned Big River Market, a small food/coffee store, seeks a $60,000 grant to help prepare space at the corner of Tennessee and G.E. Patterson.

    By Tom Bailey April 14, 2021