I didn't start in radio, so sometimes you must BE STILL, don't panic, and listen to that quiet voice...
...to discover where you belong.
1/31/01- KACE is gone, but not forgotten.
Today is the one year aniversary of KACE's last night on the air when E.Z played his last song...
Moody's Mood For Love....
"You can go now if you want to, we're through."
Dead air. Static. And it was over.
I actually cried. Did you?
...Anyway, life goes on and I have to find my place to work in this maelstrom of broadcast deregulation. In the meantime, acting, voice over, emceeing, moderating, hosting and God sustain me. I have been led to politics, the church and activism in search of MY VOICE.
However, I'm open to let God continue to lead me and He's taking me into new territories, so don't be surprised where you might see me.
Jeremiah 33:3 speaks volumes to me: Call unto me and I will answer thee and show thee great and mighty things which thou knowest not.
2/00-KACE was a wonderful experience. In retrospect, I choose to remember how blessed I was to have been a voice in L.A. that people remember and felt akin to. In the end, all I have are the memories and that momentary impression that I hopefully made when YOU tuned into my voice on the radio. That connection is priceless.
6/8/94-1/31/00-After returning to L. A. from Petersburg, VA and "my steps to healing" from an abusive relationship, I was hired by KACE's PD, Kevin Fleming to do overnights. Kevin allowed me a plethora of opportunities to grow at KACE and I am forever grateful to him for that. I sat in for E. Z. and hosted the "Quiet Storm" when he was out. As time passed, I kicked off and hosted the "Livin' For the Weekend" Friday night program, which became J. J. Johnson's show. Subsequently, I hosted Middays when Antoinette Russell moved over to our sister station, KOST, 103.5FM. Yes, KACE was good to me and for me....for 5 years and 7 months. Best relationship I've ever had... no wonder I cried when it was over.
12/99-As part of AFTRA's Improving Broadcast Standards Committee, I am very aware of the changing tide in radio broadcasting. I welcome Radio One (run by Cathy Hughes and her son Alfred Liggins) to Los Angeles. This African-American owned company owns, at last count, 50 radio stations nationwide and targets African-American audiences. They recently took over The Beat, 100.3FM. When they get settled, I hope they will truly serve the needs of the community that will support them and needs the station for more than hip hop music and a laugh. As one of only 3 stations in L. A. with "R&B," on their license, they could be a powerful force in L. A. May God bless them.
7/00- AFTRA has formed a committee that is working to respond to the NAACP's challenge for Hollywood to show DIVERSITY in the American Scene.
I've been chosen to host The Stand UP For DIVERSITY Comedy Showcase. It will feature a galaxy of DIVERSE and undiscovered stars ready for a Hollywood deal.
1/92-Later, I took a job as Public Affairs Director at Virginia State University's 91.3FM, WVST where Jerry Carter, Will Harris, Denise and I made a great team.
11/91-When I returned to Petersburg from L.A. after my bout with domestic violence, Program Director, Phil Daniel, re-hired me at Magic 99FM.
6/84-Slaving in Virginia at WXEX-TV8 in Petersburg as a "Production Specialist" (HA!) and hating every minute of it, helped spawn my career in radio. To distract myself and relieve my frustration, not to mention to add to the generous $9,600 annual salary (HA!) the TV station paid me, I decided to pursue a part-time gig as a disc jockey on Richmond/Petersburg's Magic 99FM. Paul Childs, Program Director at Magic 99FM, at the time, gave me my first radio job. Thanks, Paul.
