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Source: Paras Griffin / Getty What’s better than one radio legend? Two! Georgia Radio Hall of Fame recipient Ryan “The Voice of Atlanta” Cameron remembers his dear friend and former co-host, Wanda Smith. Smith’s passing was announced on Saturday, October 12, 2024. Related: Wanda Smith Death Announced One Day After Her Birthday Ryan speaks on his friendship with Wanda, and her inspiring legacy. He also gives his opinion about Smith’s viral […]

Kaseem “KA” Ryan began his Hip-Hop career in relative obscurity in the 1990s but later emerged as one of the most important writers within the genre. With the news of KA passing away over the weekend going wide, Hip-Hop fans and artists alike are mourning the loss of the talented Brooklyn wordsmith. pic.twitter.com/I6Vf5a5z3r — Ka (@BrownsvilleKa) October 14, 2024 https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js KA was born Kaseem Ryan on August 11, 1972, and […]

Source: LightFieldStudios / Getty Sisterhood is one of the most nurturing relationships you could ever have. Beyond blood, an alliance is built between sisters,  sharing a unique connection that only they can explain. If it’s been a while since you and your sister have got together, hit her up with these undeniable date ideas that will add fun to any friend venture. Our team at RNB Philly has come up […]

Indigenous Peoples Day began as a counter to the United States federal holiday of Columbus Day to honor and celebrate Indigenous American peoples and is now an official holiday in some cities and states. Annually on X, Indigenous Peoples Day trends with many on the social media platform showing their support and recognition by sharing history, small factoids, memes, and more. Here is a brief explainer from History.com: For the […]

Source: Prince Williams / Getty Both comedy and radio lost a giant with Wanda Smith’s passing over the weekend. She was only 58. The popular Atlanta radio personality passed away on Saturday, a day after celebrating her 58th birthday. Wanda Smith was a beloved figure in ATL during her more than two decades in the radio business. Atlanta’s V-103 radio’s Senior Vice President and Market Manager, Rick Caffey, announced the […]

Source: Sunset Boulevard / Getty Women love women. Sisterhood serves as on of the most nurturing relationships that any woman could ever have. Someone who didn’t give birth to you — but treats you like they did — a sister can serve as an extension of your mother, someone who is a natural caregiver to you out of love. RELATED: Radio One Philadelphia Presents: Celebrating Sisterhood 2024 featuring Keke Palmer […]

Source: Mario Tama / Getty Donald Trump loves to talk out the side of his trout mouth at a rally, but when it comes to the logistics, that’s a different story. The MAGA fateful who attended his rally in Coachella on Saturday evening (Oct. 12) learned this the hard way when they found themselves stranded due to a bussing snafu. As for the rally itself, it was standard nihilistic fare […]

Source: Paras Griffin / Getty Beloved comedian and radio personality Wanda Smith has reportedly passed away at 58 years old. The news was revealed this evening—just one day after her October 11th birthday. The Miami native was well known for her on-air career, co-hosting the Atlanta radio show Frank and Wanda in the Morning. She hosted the morning show from 1998-2012, spent four years with Ryan Cameron from 2014 through […]

Source: MoMo Productions / Getty A new study finds the accuracy of blood pressure readings is dependent on the way a patient’s arm is positioned. Researches recruited 133 adults for the study published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine. Volunteers’ ages ranged from 18 to 80 and 78% of them were black while 52% were female.  Incorrect Blood Pressure Readings The scientists found when people had their arms hanging by their […]