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Another Accolade for DinahLynn Biggs of Biggs Radio

First it was being President of National Black Radio Hall Of Fame Chicago Chapter President now in this fall Dinahlynn Biggs will receive the Presidential Award for Community Service from President Joe Biden as part of the National Black Radio Hall of Fame …Chicago

Biggs Radio is the brainchild of Iconic Radio Personality Dinahlynn Biggs, who began her radio career in the 70’s at WWCA Radio in Gary, IN under the direction of her mentor Vivian Carter of Vee-Jay Records. Starting out as an intern, while being transformed into an 8-Midnight personality. This planted the seed for her success today. For Dinahlynn, having worked under the 1st Black Owned Record Label in the World, Vee-Jay Records has set her apart from other personalities. Currently, in addition to her radio shows, Dinahlynn travels as a community activist, speaking at high schools and universities abroad. Educating generations about the success of Vee-Jay Records. Oftentimes the students and faculty have no idea of the success of the label THAT WAS BEFORE MOTOWN AND PUFFY. Dinahlynn, refers to Vivian Carter as a woman before her time and carries the torch of her legacy on to the next generation.

Looking back Dinalynn recalls “In the 70’s with Chicago Radio WWCA/WYCA under Vivian Carter, she taught us how to make the microphone work to reach the world.”

Besides being BIGGS Radio head honcho she also hosts Many shows either broadcasting from THE BIGGS WORLD MEDIA STUDIOS, in Indianapolis or a remote location worldwide. Interviewing legends and breaking new music worldwide. Touching generations worldwide since the 70’s. Her restless contributions to the Indiana/Chicago community speak for itself. As a radio personality Dinahlynn has served as station Engineer, Producer and Program Director of over 45 stations abroad. Artists travel from around the world to connect with Dinahlynn to break their music. Her platform reach is over one million with her musical footprint growing every day. She is currently in the process of adding affiliate stations to the Biggs Radio Network from PA to GA and other large markets.

Other Iconic DJs make up the rest of the roster at Biggs Radio, for a complete list of DJs and showtimes make sure to check out the link

Biggsradio.com

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