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"LES CHANTEUSES AFRICAINES"
FEATURING THE MUSICAL & LITERARY
VOICES OF BLACK WOMEN
"OUTLOOK"
RADICAL TALK FOR REVOLUTIONARY
INTELLECTUALS
"Why has Alicia Banks, a beloved
radio voice, gone back to school? 'I want to be as radical and renowned
as a professor as I am as a talk show host.' Her FM show...has been
her 'labor of love' for a decade...'I decided to change careers
at this point because radio has been entirely locked down by white male
neocons'...The same forces that inspired Banks to head to the hills of
academia conspire against marginal forces in music...She points out that
the vast majority of radio stations are owned by a small number of
companies, and playlists are increasingly computerized...." GIRLFRIENDS
MAGAZINE 7/00
"Musicologist, activist, and cyber
columnist is how Alicia Banks describes herself. But she's better known to
her fans and detractors as a popular talk radio personality. She is the
producer, creator, and host of two radio shows...Alicia heats up early
morning airwaves with her take-no-prisoners approach. But her shock-jock
comparisons end with her eclectic mix of music and anti-racist
interpretation...." GIRLFRIENDS MAGAZINE 9/97
"Alicia Banks drops a weekly bomb
fused with consciousness and sister melodies..."
HUES MAGAZINE 11/96
"If talk radio seems dominated by
clones of Rush Limbaugh, Alicia Banks is the answer...Her fans revere
her...The creator of two immensely popular radio programs, Banks has her
finger on the pulse of American culture. There's a growing hunger for her
message..." VICTORY MAGAZINE 1/96
"Banks makes it her business to
deliver music, news and commentary in away that challenges...Her show has
become ground zero for a fire storm of controversy...Banks has built an
enthusiastic audience and won a second prime time talk show...."
OUT MAGAZINE 6/94
"Banks' programs are no ordinary
talk shows...Her broadcasts are not to be taken lightly. She seems ready
for anything. She is fearless..." DENEUVE MAGAZINE 6/94
"Banks' program combines the voices
of Dinah Washington and Billie Holiday with tribal songs, fictional
readings, erotica, and political discussions. It is the politics which
have caused a stir..." THE WASHINGTON BLADE 2/25/94
"Alicia Banks jumped the tracks from
FM to AM, sending sparks through the airwaves and widening debates on
heated topics...Banks is no ordinary talk show host. She's articulate,
intelligent, and above all, she's fearless...Banks' soft graceful voice
belies the forcefulness of her views...Since 1989, the French-fluent host
has segued personal commentary and literary messages with hours of
music..." ATLANTA JOURNAL CONSTITUTION
10/14/93
"Since 1989, Alicia has been heating
up the airwaves with her eyebrow-raising program...Although the show is
packed with great voices of the past and present, there's room for deep
talk...Banks is now having the last laugh with her success..."
ATLANTA MAGAZINE 10/93
"Alicia Banks is no wimp... It's
that kind of outspokenness that has brought an audience to her show..."
SOUTHERN VOICE 6/17/93
Who’s Who in America 2008
Who’s Who in American Education
2007-2008
Who’s Who in the World 2007
Who's Who Among America’s Teachers
2005-2006
United Who's Who International
Registry 2005
Who's Who Among African-Americans 2001
University of Arkansas at Little Rock
MAIOC - Summa Cum Laude - 4.0 Cumulative GPA 2001
University of Illinois at
Urbana-Champaign (UIUC) Trailblazer Award 1996
Outstanding Young Woman of America
1986
Who's Who Among Students in American
Universities & Colleges 1984
UIUC Dean's List 1984
UIUC Senior 100 Honorary 1984
UIUC Black Alumni Association Earl
Dickerson Achievement Award 1983
UIUC Black Alumni Association Potential
Leadership Award 1982
UIUC 5.0 GPA Award 1982
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