Tribute to Jeanne ParnellBy Angela HardenPosted 3-17-26 WHCR mourns the loss of Jeanne Parnell, host of the Jeanne Parnell show. Her show aired onWednesdays from 8am-10am for nearly 30 years. Jeanne cut her teeth in radio […]
Tribute to Joseph Alexander Brown
Joseph Alexander Brown April 14, 1941-June 9, 2002 Joseph Alexander Brown was the General Manager of WHCR-90.3FM from September 1994-June 2002. He was responsible for the day-to-day operations of the radio station and training students […]
WHCR MOURNS THE LOSS OF ARISMENDY GARCIA HOST OF VARIEDADES LATINAS FOR 30 PLUS YEARS
Arismendy Mendy, along with Martin de la Cruz was hosting Variedades Latinas every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10am-2pm when I became the General Manager of WHCR 21 years ago. On those mornings, Arismendy would […]
WHCR MOURNS THE LOSS OF Gloria Knight, better known as Ms Gee.
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Gloria Knight, better known as Ms Gee, wife of Duane Knight aka Dr. D. Dr. D. Dr. D was the host of Late Night […]
WHCR mourns the loss of Brother Bill Defossett, host of the 3G Experience
William “Brother Bill” Deffossett Brother Bill was host of the 3G Experience on WHCR for over 20 years. He also served as News Director for several years. He was an organist who played for several churches […]
Sister Mary Jefferson
It is with great sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of WHCR Gospel announcer Sister Mary Jefferson. She was the host of Sweet Spirit of Victory on Mondays 4am-8am. Sister Mary was a […]
Masud Abdullah Tariq-Towe
Masud Abdullah Tariq-Towe Sunrise: September 17th, 1952 Sunset: Sunday, March 24th, 2019 It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Masud Abdullah Tariq-Towe. He was the former host of Gardens of Tranquility and […]
Remembering Sister Daai’ya El Sanusi / First Light/Gardens of Tranquility & Contemplation
Host of First Light/Gardens of Tranquility & Contemplation On November 17, 2018 WHCR hosted an on-air tribute to Sister Daai’ya El Sanusi from 6am-11:30am. Click the link below to listen to the tribute. Click on […]
WHCR-90.3FM Mourns The Loss of Willie Medina.
April 15, 1932 – February 22, 2015 Willie Medina, a resident of El Barrio/East Harlem for many years was a native son of Ponce, Puerto Rico. Willie passed away on February 22, 2015 at Mount […]