BIN Launches On WWRL-AM/New York
• iHeartMedia’s BIN: Black Information Network, the 24/7 comprehensive national audio news service dedicated to providing an objective, accurate and trusted source of continual news coverage with a Black voice and perspective, launches Monday at noon ET on New York City’s legendary WWRL-AM 1600. Leading up to the launch, the station will air a series of important speeches in Black history, including those from Barack and Michelle Obama, the Rev. Al Sharpton, Maya Angelou, and Malcolm X. Then at sunset Monday, the Empire State Building will illuminate its world-famous tower lights red, white, and green in celebration of BIN’s launch on WWRL, which is perfectly timed for Election Day 2020.
Renowned journalist Roland Martin will anchor live news coverage beginning at 7pm. ET on Election Night 2020 and provide updates as the polls close and votes are reported nationwide. Martin will be joined by special guests and also provide updates on important state and local elections around the country. “The 2020 Election is one of the most consequential we’ve seen in American history, and Black voters will play a crucial role,” said Martin (left). “Our goal at #RolandMartinUnfiltered is to provide unparalleled coverage of not only the presidential and U.S. Senate races, but the many local races that impact our people. From top scholars to civil rights lawyers to health and economic experts and politically-minded celebrities, there will be no other place — digital, cable or broadcast — that will match the plans we have for our collaboration with BIN on election night.”
Tanita Myers, Director of News Operations for BIN, noted, “The 2020 Presidential election will be one of the most important elections of our time and decisions made during this election will impact the lives of Black Americans for decades to come. We’re pleased to be launching BIN in the No. 1 market in the country just in time for this critical election night and to provide millions of New York City listeners with national and local authentic and unique perspectives on the news and issues that will have a critical impact on the lives of members of the Black community.”
WWRL-AM 1600/New York is the latest of many other BIN AM/FM stations across the country, including Atlanta, Augusta, Baltimore, Birmingham, Charlotte, Columbus, GA, Cleveland, Columbus and Dayton, OH, Detroit, Greenville, Macon, Miami, Minneapolis, Montgomery, AL, Nashville, New Orleans, Norfolk, Philadelphia, Riverside, San Francisco, St. Louis, Seattle and Washington, D.C.
