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Dr. Rashad Richey
Dr. Rashad Richey’s aggressive and opinionated on-air style led him to being voted
“Best Talk Radio Personality in Atlanta” by readers of the Atlanta Journal-Constitu-
tion for his weekly morning show on News & Talk 1380-WAOK (7am-10am) and
named “Most Trusted Voice in Atlanta Radio” by readers of the Atlanta Business
Journal.
Rashad is also the Political/Social Commentator for The People’s Station V-103,
the nations’ largest urban station. When Rashad is not on radio, he’s on televi-
sion as the Political Analyst for CBS 46 News and Peachtree TV Atlanta, where he
Dr. Rashad Richey provides insightful commentary, special reporting and breakdowns of local and
Host Real Talk with Rashad Richey
News and Talk 1380 WAOK AM national news. Rashad was nominated for an Emmy Award for his riveting televi-
sion news coverage of a small Georgia town still dealing with the very real effects
of racism and systemic segregation.
Before becoming a media juggernaut, Rashad was the Political Director and Chief
Strategist for the Democratic Party of Georgia. He became their first African-
American lobbyist and successfully lobbied for increased educational funding for
GA schools, common-sense criminal justice reform and anti-human sex trafficking
laws.
As a teenager, Rashad experienced life as a foster child growing up on the tough
streets of Atlanta. During those years he encountered true despair, that’s why
today he tirelessly advocates to improve the lives of those who are less fortunate.
This passion sparked the flame that created The Rashad Richey Foundation, Inc.,
an organization dedicated to mentoring at-risk youth. This philanthropic work led
to Rashad being honored by President Barack Obama with the Presidential Life-
time Achievement Award.
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