What, Really, is a Self-Made Woman?
This Women’s History Month, BWIR students explore “the self-made woman.” Leah Kincaid creates brilliant, bold color graphics to spotlight influencers for a Self-made Woman themed campaign with peers.


The Black Women In Radio (BWIR) Ultimate Internship Experience Program offers students a unique experience to expand their interest in multimedia. Undergraduates receive valuable guidance, and practical skills experience to support career success as multiplatform audio, and video producers, writers, editors, graphic designers, photographers, researchers, hosts, reporters, business, or marketing managers.
Students must receive approval from college administrator, or career advisor before the internship application process is complete. Begin the process today. Email Felèsha Love at feleshalove@blackwomeninradio to request an application. #internship #college #media
By Angela Greene
It is June in the U.S.A., which is especially significant for those in radio, particularly Black radio because it is Black Music Month. Exactly 43 years ago, President Jimmy Carter issued a decree on June 7, 1979, to honor the contributions of Black musicians. The now defunct Black Music Association, which was led by Kenny Gamble, Ed Wright, and Dyana Williams worked to get the first Black music event at the White House in 1979.
Read MoreWHO WILL BENEFIT: Leaders, media creatives, and entrepreneurs.
WHAT TO EXPECT: Learn what’s standing between you and your money. Walk away with tools you can use immediately toward launching an impactful presence that makes other people want to do business with you or promote you or hire and partner with you.
WHEN: Thursday, July 29th and Thursday, September 30th for 3-Days from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM EST.
WHERE: Virtual
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Read MoreYou may be familiar with her loud contagious laugh, or even with her luminous smile which you can often “see through the radio” as many would say. Keisha Nicole, started her career at legendary KDAY in her hometown of Los Angeles. There she blazed the Saturday Night Live show. As she continued to grow an exuberant and prosperous work ethic, she quickly made it known that she was taking over. Moving from weekends to prime time over the next few years, Keisha Nicole has become one of the most recognized voices on radio air waves in the mid-west. Moving from the Mid-West to Houston, Keisha brings that same energy, lifestyle and excitement to middays in H-Town with 97.9 The Box as one of the host for Good Morning H-Town 5a-10a as well as middays with Keisha Nicole. Keisha stands for the empowerment of young women and through her mentorship she believes that, “this is only the beginning, God has given me a voice and position to inspire and lead the next generation every day and I will continue to do so. It’s a dream come true for Keisha. From intern/receptionist at a radio station to now taking over the airwaves in one of the top markets in the country.
Black Women In Radio is launching their first summer program to empower youth across America this summer. Youth organizers can register a groups between the ages of 14 -24 for this media-centered workshop.
The registration deadline is June 15. Register here
Black Women In Radio is committed to being a dependable resource to empower women and communities. BWIR Founder Fel’esha Love, a former Spelman College faculty member, recently organized a group of educators with dual careers as professional broadcasters to create this unique opportunity for youth and young adults.
Read MoreAshmac is a radio personality and host with a background in marketing, promotions and production. Ashley first explored her passion for the music industry as an intern for Universal Motown Records in New York City. She graduated from Norfolk State University with a BA in Music Media emphasis in Communications. Her radio career began on Norfolk State University’s WNSB Hot91 as an intern in 2011. She then worked her way up to iHeart Media rising from Production Assistant to Promotions Coordinator for 103 JAMZ and on-air talent for KISS92 from 2012-2014. In 2015, she became the Assistant Program Director and on-air talent for WNSB HOT91, where she won awards such as Most Supportive Radio Station in Hampton Roads, Employee of the month consecutively, amongst others. Ashmac currently resides in Cincinnati, OH as on-air midday personality, from 10-3p, and is currently Cincinnati’s #1 Urban midday show on 101.1 The Wiz. She can also be heard in Columbus, OH on Power 1075/106 and Indianapolis, IN’s #1 Station for Hip-Hop and R&B, Hot963. She’s been featured as a host on BET’s College Tour, the Hampton’s Jazz Festival, the Nationally syndicated Rickey Smiley Morning Show and as a media correspondent for Cincinnati’s FOX19.