WLOK 40th Anniversary Event Program by Pink Palace Family of Museums

celebrating 40 years

Staying Cool

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June 4, 2016

In reflecting on the role WLOK has played in our community, the one word that keeps coming to mind is “constant”. The word constant suggests that something is steadfast and dependable. At WLOK we receive a continual flow of cards, letters, and calls that express appreciation to us for the family tradition that WLOK has become over the years. Our ongoing presence in the daily lives of our listeners and our continuing partnership with their churches has allowed WLOK to become an institution that is a staple for many in our audience. We welcome you to our fortieth anniversary celebration with deep gratitude to all those who have played a role in helping WLOK become a constant in the fabric of our city. Sincerely,

H. A. Gilliam, Jr. President/CEO

Featuring

The Tennessee Mass Choir

Al Green

WLOK Radio 40th Anniversary Program Orpheum Theatre 7:00 p.m. Saturday, June 4, 2016 Emcees ………………………………….. WLOK Morning Team: Linda Covington & James Chambers

Invocation………………………………. Dr. Dwight Montgomery, Annesdale Cherokee Missionary Baptist Church Occasion…………………………………. Dr. LaSimba Gray, New Sardis Baptist Church The Early Years of Soul Music…………………………………….. Stax Academy Alumni Band Remarks……..........………………….. Jeff Liebman, Senior Vice President/CEO, Methodist University Hospital The Transition to Gospel Music……………………………………… Tennessee Mass Choir Remarks…………………………………. David Popwell, President of Banking First Tennessee Bank Music……………………………………… The Brown Singers Remarks…………………………………. Fred Davis, Community Leader Music……………………………………… The Gospel Four Remarks…………………………………. Art Gilliam, President and CEO of WLOK Radio Forty Years of Soul and Gospel Music……………………………………… Bishop Al Green

WLOK thanks Serah Delong of the Pink Palace Museum for the art work and layout for this program book.

PEOPLE WHO PUT THEIR TIME, TALENTS, AND KNOWLEDGE TO WORK MAKING OUR COMMUNITY BETTER ARE SMART INVESTORS. Proud to sponsor WLOK’s 40th anniversary

Congratulations to Art Gilliam and the WLOK Radio Team for 40 great years!

Mark H. Luttrell, Jr. Mayor of Shelby County

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of service to the community & many more to come

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You deserve a round of applause. You inspire us. FedEx is proud to recognize WLOK Radio for a job well done.

BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Community Trust would like to congratulate WLOK Radio on 40 years of service to the Memphis community. See how BlueCross is making a difference in communities across Tennessee; visit bettertennessee.com. BlueCross BlueShield of Tennessee Community Trust is an Independent Licensee of the BlueCross BlueShield Association.

Congratulations WLOK for 40 Wonderful Years!

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Congratulations WLOK on your

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New Mt. Sinai M. B. Church 4920 Horn Lake Road Memphis, TN 38109 Rev. Gerald Rayborn ~ Pastor

Each Sunday Morning

7:00 Free Breakfast 7:30 Early Worship Service 9:30 Sunday School 10:45 Regular Worship Service

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Congratulations on 40 years of wonderful service to our community. Many thanks, Becky and Spence Wilson

Congratulations WLOK making history for 40 years!

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Working together to build a better community. Baptist Memorial Health Care is committed to serving our communities by delivering exceptional health care. Designing programs guided by Christ’s example, Baptist strives to heal, educate and inspire every individual. Because communities get better by working together. Congratulations to Art Gilliam and WLOK. A family tradition for 40 years.

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Congratulations, Art!

For 40 years, you and WLOK have made Memphis a better place. Your vision of One America inspires us to make our world a better place.

Continued blessings!

A Tradition of Thinking Forward

Congratulations and Best Wishes A Friend

For more than a century, clients have turned to us for exceptional legal counsel and representation in all types of litigation and business matters. Burch, Porter & Johnson, PLLC is proud to support the tradition of WLOK and is honored to serve the Memphis community.

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Congratulations Art Gilliam and WLOK

You’re the best. Celebrating 40 Years Like a good neighbor, State Farm is there.

Bob Simpson, Agent 7124 Highway 64 Bartlett, TN 38133 Bus: 901-381-1233 bob.simpson.b113@statefarm.com

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State Farm, Home Office, Bloomington, IL

here and now

At AT&T, we bring you the innovative communications services you need, right when you need them. It’s our commitment to keeping you in touch with family, friends, entertainment and the world. It’s what you need for how you live. Now.

That’s why we proudly support Memphis.

Est. 1991

We’re 25 because Gilliam Communications is 40. Proud to have been among the first three Gilliam Communications employees hired at WLOK in 1976. Thank you Art, for being a tremendous teacher, a strong leader and an incredible example of black entrepreneurship. Congratulations.

Howard and Beverly Robertson

Family. Friends. Community. Deloris J. Burrow LUTCF 3578 Hickory Hill Rd. Memphis,TN 38115 901.373.8052 djb@delorisjburrow.com

We’re all in this together. State Farm® has a long tradition of being there. That’s one reason why I’m proud to support Art Gilliam, WLOK. Get to a better State®

Happy

Anniversary

WLOK Congratulations on 40 years of outstanding Community Leadership.

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Mitchell Technology Group, LLC Congratulates WLOK on their 40th Anniversary Celebration! At Mitchell Technology Group, our primary goal is to keep our customers at the forefront of technology by providing affordable services and products of superior quality, reliability, and performance.

Marvell R. Mitchell Managing Partner

Ledelle J. Mitchell Partner/ Office Manager

WLOK Family Art Gilliam President & CEO

Dorrit Gilliam Business Manager

Dora McKinnie Receptionist

Twana Coleman Administrative Assistant

Vinson Chamberlain IT guy

Caleb Alexander Production Director

Bobbie Thompson Program Director

Linda Covington On-Air Personality

James Chambers On-Air Personality

Cleveland Bradfield On-Air Personlity

Delsa Fireball Fleming Music Director

Dr. LaSimba Gray Black History Commentary

Veverly Edwards Board Operator

Walter Hunter General Sales Manager

Vanessa Knowles Marketing Consultant