Only Black-Owned Knoxville Radio Station, Once Owned By James Brown, In Danger Of Losing License

By Ashlee Banks ·Updated June 8, 2022

A Black-owned Tennessee radio station once owned by James Brown, the “Godfather of Soul” is at risk of losing its license.  

According to Knox News, the Federal Communications Commission is threatening to revoke WJBE station owner Joe Armstrong’s license over an alleged violation of ownership rules. The commission says in 2020 he failed to disclose a prior conviction when applying to renew his license.

Armstrong served in

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