Celebrating the Mother of Black Music Month: A Conversation with Dyana Williams

In this episode of The Sidebar by NYABJ, we're kicking off our two-part Black Music Month series with a special episode honoring the Mother of Black Music Month herself, pioneering radio personality DYANA WILLIAMS. Recently, the New York Association of Black Journalists chose Williams as the namesake of their annual Excellence in Podcast/Radio Program Award, in honor of her incredible career as someone who has set the standard for excellence in media. Known as a "hip hop whisperer," Dyana has a unique talent for helping celebrities from all walks of life present their best selves to the world. In a conversation with The Sidebar's MICHAEL W. RAY, he sits down with Williams to discuss her journey, her impact on the industry, and her ongoing mission to elevate Black music and culture. Finally, for the second half of our series, we invite you to join us for our live-on-Zoom episode recording, "The State of Black Music" on Tuesday June 18th, 2024 at 7pm ET. You can RSVP now for free at https://eventnoire.com/events/the-state-of-black-music --------- The opinions heard in this episode belong to the individuals who made them and not to NYABJ. Music by HoliznaRAPS. For more information on the New York Association of Black Journalists, please visit our website at www.nyabj.org. --------- Tickets are now on sale for the 3rd Annual New York Association of Black Journalists Juneteenth Scholarship and Awards Gala on Wednesday June 19th, 2024 at The Standard High Line, hosted by CBS 2 News anchor Maurice Dubois and national correspondent and CBS Weekend News anchor Jericka Duncan. Proceeds will go to NYABJ's First Take program for high school students interested in a career in journalism. You can buy your tickets today at www.nyabj.org.