Shreveport’s Nina Montgomery Honored

• We are sending our best wishes to Nina Montgomery, PD and midday personality for Cumulus Urban AC KVMA (Magic 102.9)/Shreveport, LA, who was honored for her significant contributions to Shreveport’s African-American community last Saturday, February 8 at the Shreveport-Bossier-DeSoto African-American Scholarship Awards Banquet, with all proceeds going toward scholarships for African-American students.

A staple in Shreveport radio for over 20 years, Ms. Montgomery was honored along with 11 other community members, including: Carolyn Henderson, the first African-American female assistant fire chief in Shreveport; and Dr. David Williams II and Dr. Marvin Rainey, both of whom were among the first African-American men to earn a doctorate from LSU-Shreveport. The honorees were recognized for making significant contributions to African-American history.

Aaron Criswell, VP/Market Manager of Cumulus Shreveport, commented, “Nina has been a spark of light for the African-American Community in Shreveport and Bossier City for many years. Nina has committed to spread this light to the community and listeners of Urban AC powerhouse KVMA-FM, day in and day out.” Operations Manager Jay Michaels added, “In the year I’ve been in Shreveport, I’ve not only witnessed Nina’s extreme professionalism at work, but I’ve been able to witness her passion and dedication to this entire community. It’s obvious in everything she does, and I can’t think of a better person to be honored this year.”

Montgomery remarked, “What an honor to be mentioned in the same breath as such area pioneers. Black History is being made everyday here in Northwest Louisiana and it has been my privilege to share in and give voice to so many community minded efforts and advocates. Two decades with Cumulus Shreveport have just flown by and I am dedicated to many more.”