For generations of Cincinnati listeners, Lincoln Ware’s voice has been part of daily life. Now, his contributions are receiving one of the city’s highest cultural honors.
During this week’s Cincinnati Black Music Walk of Fame Kick-Off Celebration, Alicia Reese announced former 1480 WCIN Radio as a member of the 2026 induction class. Recognition extended to multiple figures connected to the station’s legacy, such as Fredd E. Redd, Gina Ruffin Moore, and our very own Lincoln Ware.
Long before today’s media landscape, WCIN/WDJO created space for Black voices, Black music, Black news, and conversations that directly impacted the community. 1480AM was widely regarded as one of the first Black radio stations in the country…