Leah Henry Joins Urban One/Columbus Duo for Middays

RADIO ONLINE | Friday, March 17, 2023

Leah Henry

Urban One Columbus hires Leah Henry as the new midday personality for WCKX and WHTD (Power 107.5 and 106.3) from 10am-3pm, effective March 20. She is a native of Austin, TX and a graduate of Howard University. Henry began her radio career at WHUR in Washington, DC as an intern and correspondent for HU's News Service. She eventually joined Radio One/DC in 2017 where she served as a parttime personality at WKYS, Executive Producer for the Quicksilva Show and a digital content creator.

"While the search was tough, we are very fortunate to have found someone who exhibits passion and drive for the business which equally matches her top-notch experience and expertise," said Program Director Chris Harris. "In addition, her extensive background in television, news, digital platforms, and radio makes her the perfect choice to bring middays in Columbus to the next level."

Henry also worked as a producer for WJLA-TV in DC of Good Morning Live and Let's Talk DC. She served as a contributor for Symone Sanders on MSNBC, FOX 5 DC and FOX Soul. Her brand "Leah's Lemonade," a digital entertainment report featuring interviews from Mathew Knowles, Kirk Franklin, Wendy Williams and more has been featured on TMZ, Yahoo, Bravo's Real Housewives of Potomac and E News.

"I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to join such a talented team in the radio industry," said Henry. "I am excited to learn, grow, and pack up the Lemonade stand and bring it to Columbus. I am humbled by this new chapter in my career and look forward to making an impact in this new role."