Connecting with Cincinnati’s Black Voices: Media Outlets and Radio Stations
Black media outlets and radio stations in Cincinnati play a crucial role in connecting, informing, and uplifting the community. These platforms highlight local stories, amplify Black voices, and provide essential news, resources, and entertainment to the city.
Cincinnati Black Media Outlets
The Voice of Black Cincinnati
The Voice of Black Cincinnati is a digital media company focused on educating, recognizing, and creating opportunities for African Americans in Greater Cincinnati. The website features the largest and most comprehensive database of local Black-owned businesses, a calendar of culturally relevant events, job openings at equal-opportunity employers, local news, scholarships, and other resources that benefit and interest the Black community in Cincinnati.
Anyone can submit a business, event, or job to The Voice of Black Cincinnati at no charge. Submissions require 320 or more words of content. Note that submitting a form does not guarantee its publication.
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Cincinnati Herald
The Cincinnati Herald is an African American newspaper published each Wednesday by Sesh Communications in Cincinnati, Ohio, United States. The Herald’s offices are located in the Avondale neighborhood.
Radio One
From lyrical Hip-Hop and rhythmic R&B to soul-stirring Gospel, provocative Talk/News, and even Sports, Radio One is where urban listeners turn for entertainment, inspiration, and information. The company provides a mic to amplify the voice of Black America.
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Cincinnati Black Radio Stations
RNB Cincy 100.3
Home of The Rickey Smiley Morning Show playing R&B and Old School music.
101.1 The Wiz
Playing Hip Hop and R&B music.
The Buzz Cincy 1230am
Home of Russ Parr and Lincoln Ware playing classic R&B and Motown music.
102.3 The Beat
Playing Hip-Hop and R&B music.
WAIF Radio 88.3fm
Playing Gospel, R&B, Hip-Hop, Soul, Blues music.
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From music and talk radio to news and cultural programs, Cincinnati’s Black media outlets offer a range of engaging content. These stations and outlets help preserve Black culture, keep community members informed, and encourage connection.
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The Voice of Black Cincinnati is a media company designed to educate, recognize, and create opportunities for African Americans. Want to find local news, events, job postings, scholarships, and a database of local Black-owned businesses? Visit our homepage, explore other articles, subscribe to our newsletter, like our Facebook page, join our Facebook group, and text VOBC to 513-966-3328.
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