| Broadcast area | New Orleans area |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 1230 kHz |
| Programming | |
| Format | Brokered programming, local news/talk and gospel |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Equity Media LLC |
| Technical information[1] | |
Licensing authority | FCC |
| Facility ID | 10917 |
| Class | C |
| ERP | 1,000 watts unlimited |
Transmitter coordinates | 29°59′18.00″N 90°2′45.00″W / 29.9883333°N 90.0458333°W |
| Links | |
Public license information | |
| Website | wbok1230am.com |
WBOK (1230 AM) is a radio station, that has historically broadcast a variety of formats, including gospel and various local talk programs brokered by their hosts. Licensed within New Orleans, Louisiana, of the United States, this station has historically served the New Orleans area, by its contributions to the promotion and preservation of African American culture and history. This radio station regularly features programming and events that highlight the contributions and experiences of black individuals within the mixed culture of communities, that makes New Orleans the Gumbo, while this seems to be a significant contribution to the celebration and education of black history. This radio station has a long history of serving the African American community and providing a platform for important discussions and a wide variety of perspectives. The station is currently owned by Equity Media LLC., which is a team composed of New Orleans native and actor/producer Wendell Pierce; Cleveland Spears III, president and CEO of the Spears Group;, Troy Henry, managing partner of Henry Consulting; and Jeff Thomas, founder of Thomas Media Services.[2]