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HOMETOWN: Ann Arbor, Michigan
BIRTH PLACE: Memphis, Tennessee
BIRTHDAY: May 10, 1953 (Taurus)
EDUCATION: B.A./English Literature- Rust College
MS/Educational Media Technology - Jackson State University
Counseling Certification in Susbstance Abuse - Southwest Tennessee Community College
YEARS IN THE INDUSTRY: 34 years
26 years with WDIA, 23 years host of "The Bev Johnson Show"
STATUS: Divorced
CHILDREN: 0
FAVORITE COLORS: Red, Black & Lavender
FAVORITE FOOD: Turnip Greens, Hot Water Cornbread, Greek & Caesar Salad
FAVORITE ARTIST/GROUP: Stax & Motown Artists, Sarah Vaughn, Phyllis Hyman, Nancy Wilson, The Stylistics, The Dramatics, The Whispers, & KEM!!!
FAVORITE MOVIES: "Backstreet, "The Women", "Cat On A Hot Tin Roof", "Strangers When We Meet", & "G".
FAVORITE VACATION SPOT: Dominican Republic, Martha's Vineyard
FAVORITE SPORT: Football
CHURCH HOME: Mt. Pisgah C.M.E. Church
SORORITY: Delta Sigma Theta Inc.
MOTTO: "As you treat yourself, you will treat others".
BEST QUOTE: "A conversation is better than a sweet bubbly glass of champagne" -- Mr. Bubba Hill
MOST CHERISHED AWARDS: 3 time Nominee NAB Marconi Award, Outstanding Alumnus UNCF, Billboard Personality, NBPC News Director, Delta Sigma Theta/Theta Pi Chapter, WOW Woman of the Year, Tennessee General Assembly 10th & 20th Year Recognition, & 20th Recognition from the U.S. House of Representatives.