WCFB Broadcasters Inducted into Natl. Black Radio Hall

RADIO ONLINE | Tuesday, September 30, 2025 | 10:26am CT

National Black Radio Hall of Fame

Cox Media Group's WCFB-FM (94.5) Daytona Beach, which also serves Orlando, is celebrating the induction of four of its broadcasters into the National Black Radio Hall of Fame. Elroy Smith, JoJo O'Neal, Lorenzo "Iced Tea" Thomas, and Marc Young were honored in St. Louis for their decades of contributions to broadcasting, community service, and Black radio culture.

The Hall of Fame, based at Harris-Stowe State University, recognizes radio pioneers whose work has influenced music, culture, and news across generations.

Elroy Smith, one of radio's most respected programmers, was honored under the Talented Brothers of Radio category for a career that included breaking major artists such as Alicia Keys and Kirk Franklin, mentoring icons like Steve Harvey and Tom Joyner, and earning Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Program Director of the Year.

JoJo O'Neal, inducted in the Talented Sisters of Radio category, was recognized for her 41-year career, including her work as founder of the Let's Kick Asthma Foundation, which supports and educates those living with asthma.

Lorenzo "Iced Tea" Thomas, also inducted under the Talented Brothers of Radio category, was honored for his 30-plus years on-air. Twice named Air Personality of the Year, Thomas has been a Program Director and the final voice of BET's Video Vibrations, while also earning the John H. Johnson Legacy Award for Communications and Excellence.

Marc Young was inducted in the Production & Imaging category for his 35-year career producing award-winning radio shows and imaging work. Currently Production Director at HOT 105 in Miami, Young also appears on-air in Miami, Orlando, and Tampa.

"It is impossible to explain how proud and humbled I am to share the same hallways with these Hall of Fame broadcasters," said JC Campese, CMG Orlando Radio Vice President and Market Manager. "I'm so happy that Elroy, JoJo, Lorenzo and Marc have received the recognition they so well deserve."