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Celebrating 65 Years of Goodwill & Good Times
The WDIA History Challenge

When did the 1st black broadcast begin on WDIA?
October 1st, 1948 October 16th, 1947 October 25th, 1948

WDIA is named after whom?
John Pepper daughter, Diane Bert Ferguson daughter, Diane Jackie Robinson daughter, Diane

Has WDIA ever had a woman as Program Director?
Yes! No! Not sure!

WDIA broadcasts at how many watts?
50,000 15,000 5,000

Name the person that brings you Somethin' For Tha Sistas on the Fun Morning Show with Bobby O'Jay?
Mike Jeffries Bev Johnson Stormy

Who was the first black disc jockey publicy promoted ever, in the south?
Rufus Thomas Nat. D. Williams A. C. Moohah Williams

How many years has Bobby O'Jay been on WDIA? (as of 2013)
28 30 27

Who has been on WDIA the longest?
Ford Nelson Mark Stansbury Bobby O'Jay

Who is the most famous person from WDIA?
Nat D. Williams Rufus Thomas B.B. King

What day is "Relationship Day" on the Bev Johnson Show?
Tuesday Wednesday Friday

What was the best known Sunday church service for WDIA in the early days?
The Sunday Morning Jubilee The Gospel Treasure Hour The Sunday Morning Inspiration

Who was the host of the forum called Brown America Speaks?
A.C. Williams L.Alex Wilson Nat D. Williams

A.C. "Moohah" Williams was a great personality on WDIA. What does "Moohah" mean?
Strong Voice Many Men The Mighty

Who was a Teen Town Singer?
Carla Thomas Al Green Tina Turner

When was WDIA's first broadcast?
April 1, 1947 May 1, 1947 June 7, 1947

How many years has The Bev Johnson Show been on-air? (as of 2013)
20 25 26

 
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