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Mutual Black Network
American radio network (1972–1991)
The Mutual Black Network (MBN) was an American radio network founded by the Mutual Broadcasting System in 1972 as the first national full-service radio network aimed at African Americans; it was initially branded as Mutual Reports Network (MRN) before the branding change to MBN. With 98 affiliated stations across the United States, including flagship WNJR in New York, the network broadcast an hourly five-minute newscast at 50 minutes past the hour.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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The Mutual Black Network (MBN) was an American radio network founded by the Mutual Broadcasting System in 1972 as the first national full-service radio network aimed at African Americans; it was initially branded as Mutual Reports Network (MRN) before the branding change to MBN. With 98 affiliated stations across the United States, including flagship WNJR in New York, the network broadcast an hourly five-minute newscast at 50 minutes past the hour. It also aired sports and feature programs, and for one year beginning in the spring of 1974, a 15-minute daily soap opera called Sounds Of The City2
Timeline
- 1972Founded Founded1
Links
- WikipediaMutual Black Network
- WikidataQ6944155
Sources
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- 1WikidataMutual Black Network on Wikidata
- 2WikipediaMutual Black Network on Wikipedia
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