[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 107 (Wednesday, June 26, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E669]
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              HONORING RIP DANIELS' 30 YEAR RUN ON JZ 94.5

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 26, 2024

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor a 
dedicated broadcaster from Gulfport, Mississippi, Rip Daniels.
  Rip Daniels has made a significant impact on the field of 
broadcasting through his diverse content and raw nature for 30 years. 
He is a trailblazer and an insightful commentator.
  Mr. Daniels is the founder and CEO of radio station JZ 94.5, The 
People's Station. JZ 94.5 was the first and is the only black-owned FM 
station on the Gulf Coast. In its 30-year run, the show has featured 
guests such as former President Barack Obama.
  Rip Daniels' impact on broadcasting is seen through his dedication 
and commitment to his craft. He has broadcast from his studio, on the 
road, and abroad, capturing stories from Senegal, Tanzania, South 
Africa, Greece, and more. He has also witnessed and provided coverage 
of notable events such as Obama's presidential inauguration and the 
Million Man March.
  Beyond his broadcasting efforts, Mr. Daniels has launched a nonprofit 
called the People's Station Corporation. He is the CEO of the Almanette 
Restaurant and Hotel and the CEO of the American Blues Network, the 
Nation's only 24/7 blues broadcast station.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing the 30 
years of JZ 94.5 as well as Rip Daniels' contributions to the field of 
broadcasting.

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