Making radio waves: New Memphis Music Hall of Fame member gets soulful celebration
At the 50th Stone Soul Picnic, gospel singers and R&B performers will blend as the owner of Memphis’ first Black-owned radio station is honored.
Topic: WLOK
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August 2025
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September 2024
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Art Gilliam to be inducted into National Black Radio Hall of Fame
He was inducted in the Tennessee Radio Hall of Fame in 2023.
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June 2023
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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.”
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February 2023
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Art Gilliam’s WLOK radio stations still stand for activism
Gilliam’s influence allowed many Black voices to be heard through WLOK.
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September 2022
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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.
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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.
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May 2022
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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.
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April 2021
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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.
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