This week on “Inside Voices,” join host Kevin “Kaze” Thomas for a conversation with Kisha Love Lee, of Onyx Urban Radio, about being a Black woman in radio, putting in the work to make something happen and what it means to be “all independent, all the time.”

“A lot of people ask me, have I been in radio and things like that,” said Lee. “Prior, I had but not anything to this extent — and it was something I always wanted to do. I always wanted to host a ‘Quiet Storm’ type of show, and then literally, it fell in my lap. The opportunity fell in my lap, and I decided to go with it. I started producing the show, fell in love with it. When they went on hiatus, I was crushed. I was like, ‘this cannot be the end of my show.’ … I’m the type of person. I’m very solution-oriented. So I said, ‘okay, how can I continue to show?’ … ‘let me actually see what it would take to actually run my own radio station.’ So I was like, it sounds like a lot of work, but I’m willing.”

Listen below for the full episode, and check back next week for a new installment of “Inside Voices” on 97.9 The Hill and Chapelboro.com.

 

“Inside Voices” is a platform dedicated to Black men and women, people of color and allies — and a place to share experiences, concerns and stories while working to find hope and optimism about tackling tough topics and discussions while finding constructive ways to talk about solutions. “Inside Voices” is hosted by Kevin “Kaze” Thomas.

 

Chapelboro.com does not charge subscription fees. You can support local journalism and our mission to serve the community. Contribute today – every single dollar matters.

 

Related Stories
‹
Inside Voices Vol. 11: Karim Jarrett
In episode 11 of “Inside Voices,” join host Kevin “Kaze” Thomas for a conversation with Karim Jarrett — local notable artist, comedian, host and father. This particular team-up might be familiar to listeners of Intelligently Ratchet, and now these two voices are together again for a conversation on “Inside Voices” that ranges from the […]
Inside Voices Vol. 3: D.J. Salmon
In the third episode of “Inside Voices,” (available to stream at the bottom of this page) join host Kevin “Kaze” Thomas for a conversation with D.J. Salmon — a real estate broker with Berkshire Hathaway and North Carolina Central University — about the differences found in housing markets across divides of all kinds, from red-lining […]
Inside Voices Vol. 18: Pierce Freelon
This week on “Inside Voices,” join host Kevin “Kaze” Thomas for conversation with Pierce Freelon — musician, father, Durham city council member, founder of Blackspace, UNC alumnus and more. Freelon is an extraordinarily busy multi-hyphenate, and his discussion with Kaze covers everything from using your platform to make a difference in your community and […]
Inside Voices Vol. 16: Post-Election Conversation
This week on “Inside Voices,” join host Kevin “Kaze” Thomas for a solo meditation post-election in a special commentary and conversation episode about where we’ve been and where we’re headed. “This has been one of the most highly contested, just hot-button subjects that has divided families — you know, ended relationships. It is really […]
Inside Voices Vol. 14: Jay Patel
This week on “Inside Voices,” join host Kevin “Kaze” Thomas for a conversation with Jay Patel, of Wintergreen Hospitality and the Franklin Hotel, about owning and operating a business in Chapel Hill — and in America — as an Indian-American. “I feel like I didn’t have as many barriers that many people would have, and […]
Inside Voices Vol. 12: A Thousand Shades of Black
On the twelfth edition of “Inside Voices,” join host Kevin “Kaze” Thomas in a special one-man episode as he takes a moment to speak on our current moment, and how history and current happenings relate to the experience of being Black in America. The intersection of race, identity and creativity has inspired a new […]
Dear Sourpuss: Tools, Tardiness and Toilet Paper
Introducing Chapelboro’s pessimistic pussycat! Can’t choose what color to paint your house? Or what to get your wife for her birthday? Just need some life advice? Write in to Sourpuss to hear his thoughts. Fair warning, he’s not a spoon-full-of-sugar kind of kitty. (Sorry in advance.) Comment your questions or send us a message to […]
Paws and Effect: Friends Don’t Let Friends Have Unwanted Litters
Orange County Animal Services is proud to join The Bark Report with a special column called “Paws and Effect.” This column will be dedicated to informative animal services and adoption topics such as the importance of spay and neuter programs, adopting and adapting during COVID-19, introducing new pets into your home, and tips for helping […]
Help Build the Community Nonprofit Advertising Fund
Inside Voices Vol. 8: Sonny Kelly
In the eighth episode of “Inside Voices,” (available to stream at the bottom of this page) join host Kevin “Kaze” Thomas for a discussion with Sonny Kelly — the educator and multi-hyphenated creator with a doctorate from UNC and a successful solo play in the form of “The Talk.” “The way I became an […]
›