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I disagree on the radio and HBCU part. You could put Dayton, OH in the mix because of Wilberforce and Central State. They did have a few radio stations that either played Black music all day, or part of the day.
I just don't think that Black radio, or having a HBCU, is as big of a deal now for millennials as it was for our generation.
I'd have to disagree. Black radio is more than just music; it's still a major means of communications with Black audiences when it comes to social, political, religious, etc. events. And yes HBCUs still hold major sway in Black America not only in terms of education, but also socially. Homecomings, tournaments, classics, etc. are still major Black social events, even for millenials. If you doubt it, just ask how many of them are planning on hitting up Howard's homecoming, SpelHouse's homecoming, GHOE, CIAA, Bayou Classic, etc. this year/early next year, even if they didn't or don't attend an HBCU.
I'd have to disagree. Black radio is more than just music; it's still a major means of communications with Black audiences when it comes to social, political, religious, etc. events. And yes HBCUs still hold major sway in Black America not only in terms of education, but also socially. Homecomings, tournaments, classics, etc. are still major Black social events, even for millenials. If you doubt it, just ask how many of them are planning on hitting up Howard's homecoming, SpelHouse's homecoming, GHOE, CIAA, Bayou Classic, etc. this year/early next year, even if they didn't or don't attend an HBCU.
It is a niche subgenre of middle class Black culture. Which I'm sure myself and other Blacks that post on C-D have participated in, or still do. But there is so much more. That's all I'm saying.
And there are other forms of cultural engagement than television and radio. I don't patronize either anymore. I MIGHT catch the Breakfast Club or Brilliant Idiots on YouTube. That's about it.
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It is a niche subgenre of middle class Black culture. Which I'm sure myself and other Blacks that post on C-D have participated in, or still do. But there is so much more. That's all I'm saying.
There's absolutely no way I'd call anything HBCU-related "niche." You're seriously underrated the role these institutions have played and still play in Black America, particularly middle-class Black American life.
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And there are other forms of cultural engagement than television and radio. I don't patronize either anymore. I MIGHT catch the Breakfast Club or Brilliant Idiots on YouTube. That's about it.
But that's you; Black radio still has a wide reach in the markets in which they broadcast.
Detroit - 1,825
Atlanta - 565
Chicago - 375
Washington - 345
New York - 315
Dallas - 265
Houston - 260
Boston - 160
Bay Area - 145
Los Angeles - 100
Miami - 90
Philadelphia - 85
Black Chemical Engineers by MSA
Houston - 485
Philadelphia - 265
New York - 235
Chicago - 175
Atlanta - 105
Boston - 100
Bay Area - 70
Dallas - 50
Detroit - 35
Los Angeles - 25
Washington - 20
Miami - 15
Black Biomedical Engineers by MSA
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Atlanta - 60
Boston - 55
New York - 45
Los Angeles - 40
Dallas - 30
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Chicago - 15
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Houston - 10
Philadelphia - 10
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Black Psychologists by MSA
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Atlanta - 550
Washington - 495
Philadelphia - 440
Los Angeles - 420
Chicago - 350
Houston - 285
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Boston - 170
Miami - 170
Bay Area - 160
Dallas - 135
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New York - 1,320
Atlanta - 520
Los Angeles - 460
Philadelphia - 350
Chicago - 330
Dallas - 325
Detroit - 280
Bay Area - 270
Miami - 270
Houston - 110
Boston - 70
Where are you getting this from? I would love to see the source. Thanks for sharing!
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New York - 1,180
Los Angeles - 470
Atlanta - 395
Chicago - 395
Washington - 365
Philadelphia - 360
Miami - 335
Detroit - 305
Houston - 270
Bay Area - 215
Dallas - 125
Boston - 30
Black Editors by MSA
New York - 1,395
Washington - 840
Los Angeles - 650
Atlanta - 475
Chicago - 415
Bay Area - 325
Philadelphia - 255
Houston - 145
Miami - 135
Detroit - 115
Boston - 95
Dallas - 95
Black Fashion/Graphic/Interior Designers by MSA
New York - 4,915
Atlanta - 2,090
Washington - 1,745
Los Angeles - 1,570
Chicago - 1,420
Miami - 1,420
Dallas - 1,245
Philadelphia - 865
Houston - 1,180
Bay Area - 877
Detroit - 750
Boston - 375
Black Models, Demonstrators and Product Promoters by MSA
New York - 735
Atlanta - 580
Los Angeles - 440
Chicago - 305
Houston - 235
Washington - 210
Philadelphia - 160
Dallas - 135
Miami - 110
Detroit - 100
Bay Area - 95
Boston - 90
Black Broadcast News Analysts by MSA
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Washington - 395
Atlanta - 345
Los Angeles - 265
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Chicago - 180
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So, we're saying the same thing. I like Atlanta, I really do. But it simply is not on the same level as Northern cities, particularly the Northeast. Northern cities are larger, have larger metropolitan areas and offer more opportunities for professionals. They are more expensive and they can be more competitive, making it more difficult for Blacks. But if you're doing well you're probably doing better than you could in Atlanta. As far as work is concerned. The true wealth in Atlanta is probably entrepreneurial.
So, we're saying the same thing. I like Atlanta, I really do. But it simply is not on the same level as Northern cities, particularly the Northeast. Northern cities are larger, have larger metropolitan areas and offer more opportunities for professionals. They are more expensive and they can be more competitive, making it more difficult for Blacks. But if you're doing well you're probably doing better than you could in Atlanta. As far as work is concerned. The true wealth in Atlanta is probably entrepreneurial.
Are we looking at two different lists? Because I see Atlanta clearly holding its own against NYC and DC--which does not constitute the entirety of the Northeast, and it's plainly obvious that Atlanta is far ahead of Philly and Boston. Furthermore, you can't look at the list of raw numbers without considering percentages, particularly as far as NYC is concerned since it has the nation's largest Black population by far.
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