Hal Jackson, Disc Jockey and Radio Personality

Hal Jackson joined the ancestors  (Nov 3, 1915 - May 23, 2012). Disc jockey, radio personality who broke a number of color barriers in radio broadcasting. In 1939, he became the 1st African American host at WINX/Washington with The Bronze Review, a nightly interview program. In 1954 he became the 1st radio personality to broadcast 3 daily shows on 3 different NYC stations. 4 million listeners tuned in nightly to hear Jackson’s mix of music and conversations with jazz and show business celebrities.

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