Cathy Hughes Inducted Into NAB Broadcasting Hall Of Fame [Photos]

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Cathy Hughes Inducted Into NAB Broadcasting Hall Of Fame

Congratulations are in order for our dear Urban One Founder and Chairperson, Ms. Cathy Hughes, as she was inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame this week!

Ms. Hughes is making history as not only the second woman, but the FIRST African-American woman, to be honored in the radio category.

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In case you are not aware of her prestigious legacy, Ms. Hughes has grown Urban One (formerly known as Radio One) into the largest African-American owned media corporation in the country. She is also the FIRST woman to own a radio station ranked at number one in a major market. Urban One — now run by Ms. Hughes’ son Alfred Liggins III — also owns TV One, a television network that serves 60 million households and maintains controlling interest in Reach Media, Inc.

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In other words, we can’t think of a single person more worthy of this award.

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“Cathy Hughes is a truly remarkable broadcaster and entrepreneur whose contributions continue to greatly influence and drive our industry,” said NAB President and CEO Gordon Smith. “We look forward to honoring Cathy with this well-deserved award at this year’s NAB Show.”

See some photos from her induction at the Achievement in Broadcasting Dinner in Las Vegas up top.