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Diddy “Freak-Off” Videos Including Survivor Shown To Jurors

On Monday (June 16), jurors in the criminal trial against Diddy had an unorthodox respite from the usual witness testimony and evidence presentation, as they got to view portions of the videotapes of the sex parties that Diddy threw. Prosecutors for the federal government showed the jurors the footage of the alleged “freak offs” as they questioned a special agent for the Department of Justice on the witness stand.

According to the New York Times, the footage jurors viewed was from 2012 and 2014, and involved Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura, Diddy’s former partner.… Read more

KMOJ Staff

Freddie Bell

CEO/General Manager

Member, 2022 Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame; General Manager, Center for Communication and Development (CCD)/ KMOJ-FM HD1 and HD2 RADIO; and Chairman of AMPERS, Diverse Radio For Minnesota Communities. Freddie Bell was appointed as General Manager in 2016.

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Gateway to Juneteenth Live on Location Radio Broadcast

We’re taking our Morning Show with me and Chantel SinGs on location. Please join us, Friday, June 17th, from 6 am to 9 am at the YMCA of the North, 1711 W. Broadway Ave., Minneapolis, MN. I know it’s early, but it’s a Morning Show!!! You may even have a chance to meet some of your favorite radio personalities and hosts.

The live radio show features Musicians, Live DJs, light refreshments, various Juneteenth Organizations and you comprising our live audience!… Read more

KMOJ Staff – old

General Manager

Freddie Bell

Member, 2022 Minnesota Broadcasting Hall of Fame; General Manager, Center for Communication and Development (CCD)/ KMOJ-FM HD1 and HD2 RADIO and Chairman of AMPERS, Diverse Radio For Minnesota Communities. Bell was appointed as General Manager in 2016.

Executive Program Director

Vic Clemons

Broadcast veteran, Vic Clemons is Executive Program Director for KMOJ-FM, HD1 the People’s Station, and KMOJ, The Ice, HD2. Clemons was Music Director for Nashville’s WQQK-FM; Chicago’s WGCI-FM; Director of Network Operations for ABC Radio’s 24-hour Urban formats which included the Tom Joyner Morning Show and Doug Banks Show; Program Director for KVGS/KOAS (Hip-Hop& Smooth Jazz) Las Vegas; and Program Director for Sirius XM Satellite Radio, Washington DC.

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Black Information Network

BIN: Black Information Network is the first and only 24×7 comprehensive national audio Black News service dedicated to providing an objective, accurate and trusted source of continual news coverage with a Black voice and perspective.

Meet the BIN News Team Heard on KMOJ-FM 89.9, The People’s Station

Director of News Operations

Tanita Myers

Tanita is a seasoned network and local news manager, producer, broadcaster and anchor. She joined iHeartMedia’s Black Information Network as Director of News Operations following 15-years at Reach Media where she was Senior Director of Radio Operations.

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Corporate Public Broadcasting (CPB) Report 2024 & KMOJ Community Representation Statement

KMOJ is dedicated to fostering community conversations and education, with no less than 60% of its programming focused on these areas. Through live remote broadcasts of forums and Town Hall Meetings, the station addresses critical topics like Housing, Health, Transportation, and Education, sharing this information via on-air content, its website, and social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, and X. Serving the predominantly African American community of North Minneapolis, KMOJ offers culturally specific engagement opportunities to help residents navigate systemic challenges, including achievement gaps.… Read more

We All We Got: The Crisis Of Black Male Friendship

Let’s keep it a stack: it’s never been easier to keep tabs on people. Good, bad, and in between.

You know what your cousin had for brunch in Atlanta (spoiler: it was lamb chops. It’s always lamb chops in Atlanta), what your old college roommate is listening to while sitting in traffic in Dallas, and what that weird guy from 7th grade thinks about UFOs and pyramids. All before you’ve had your morning coffee. We are more connected than ever.… Read more

17th Annual Miami Takeover Celebrates 50 Years Of Go-Go Music & More

The 17th Annual Miami Takeover returns to the Magic City on July 24 through July 27, featuring eight can’t-miss events, including a celebration of Washington, D.C.’s homegrown music, Go-Go. Across the four days, the Miami Takeover (MTO) will not only highlight Go-Go music and culture but also the rich arts scene of Miami.

The Miami Takeover is one of the biggest cultural beach festivals in the summer season, combining music, art, and the all-too-important facet of supporting the local community.… Read more

Esaw Snipes-Garner, Activist And Widow Of Eric Garner, Dies At 58

Esaw Snipes-Garner, activist and widow of Eric Garner, has sadly died at age 58.

The New York Amsterdam Times reports that she passed early Monday morning due to undisclosed health complications. Esaw Snipes-Garner’s death was announced on Monday by Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network (NAN). Dominique Sharpton, NAN’s national director of membership and producer of special events, released a statement celebrating Snipes-Garner’s life and activism, as well as highlighting the unfortunate amount of tragedy she had endured over the last decade.… Read more