As Black History Month gets off to a great start, our chairwoman Cathy Hughes spoke to Inc. about the importance of culture here at Urban ONE.

Cathy Hughes, beloved founder here at Urban One, adds another win to her list as Variety named her one of the 50 greatest hip-hop executives.

Seasoned CEO Cathy Hughes spoke with Questlove on the subject of rising in the ranks of radio to owning America's biggest Black media company.

Russ Parr Morning Show

Ms. Cathy Hughes joins the Russ Parr Morning Show to explain the significance of the Happy Birthday song and why you should not forget the lyrics of the song.

Celebrating 42 years of Radio One! Take a walk down memory lane in celebration of how founder Cathy Hughes built America's largest Black-owned broadcasting company.

On Saturday (October 2), WOL News Talk 1450 in Washington D.C. celebrated its 41st anniversary - a moment which showcased the perseverance and tenacity of its founder, Urban One maven Cathy Hughes.

Entertainment

Outstanding musical performances, praiseworthy acceptance speeches and an unforgettable tribute to International Sweethearts of Rhythm — the band of Urban One Founder Cathy Hughes’ mom, Helen Jones Woods — are just a few things that made the Urban One honors a night we won't soon forget.

Urban One's founder and chairperson was praised in the Senate on Dec. 15 for her work in radio and media, spanning 40 years.

News

It’s time to #REPRESENT that #WeAreOne. We have created a special video version of our Chairperson, Cathy Hughes’ “Reality Radio” segment to demonstrate our solidarity with our community as we continue to stand against racism and injustice. Let’s lead the way and lift our voices as One.

Entertainment

Cathy Hughes may not be a celebrity, but she’s definitely a star. That’s why MONARCH magazine, a premiere lifestyle and fashion brand, selected her to grace the cover of their Winter 2019/2020 issue. Hughes, the founder and chairwoman of Urban One (the parent company of Radio One, TV One, iOne Digital, CLEO TV, One Solution and Reach Media), has […]

US Rep. Elijah Cummings passed away this morning after complications from a long time health issue. Ms. Cathy Hughes and Cummings were longtime friends. They met several years ago when Ms. Hughes bought her first radio station, he was her lawyer. She says that he was the first one to shorten her name and start […]

Many people look forward to the NAACP Image Awards every year, because it’s a night where Black excellence is on full display. This year instead of a red carpet, a tribute special hosted by the one and only Ms. Cathy Hughes, will air before the show. The special features interviews with people who have won […]