[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 81 (Thursday, May 12, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H4876]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                RECOGNIZING THE LIFE OF GLORIA LANGSTON

  (Mr. MORELLE asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. MORELLE. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the extraordinary 
and impactful life of Gloria Langston, community advocate, and 
cofounder of Rochester's first Black-owned radio station, who sadly 
passed away last week.
  Founded in 1974, WDKX was one of the first Black-owned stations in 
New York State. Their call sign is a tribute to Frederick Douglass, 
Martin Luther King, Jr., and Malcolm X, demonstrating their commitment 
to uplifting the Black community.
  Together with her husband, Andrew Langston, Gloria established WDKX 
as a fixture in the Rochester radio space, bringing people together and 
keeping our community engaged.
  My heart goes out to her beloved son, Andre, and the entire Langston 
family during this difficult time. May you find peace in knowing her 
legacy will live on through the good works of those she has inspired.

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