Cathy Hughes: Volume 11 - Paperback

by J. P. Miller (Author), Amanda Quartey (Illustrator)

Children learn about one of the most influential African American leaders in history with the biography of media titan Cathy Hughes.

By founding Radio One-Urban One, Cathy Hughes became one of the most powerful African American media figures in history. Creating a source of accurate news and entertainment for African Americans, Cathy Hughes changed the media landscape for years to come.

Storybook Features:

• This children's book features a glossary with new vocabulary, text-dependent questions, and an extension activity to develop reading comprehension skills.
• 24 pages of vibrant illustrations
• Lexile 290L

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Back Jacket

Cathy Hughes is a media sensation. In 1979 she purchased radio station WOL in Washington, DC. With hard work she grew her business into the largest Black owned radio company in the United States. She is the founder and chairperson of Radio One - Urban One