Joe Madison, radio talk show host known as the Black Eagle, dies at 74
Civil rights activist and influential talk radio host, Joe Madison, known as the Black Eagle, died at the age of 74 due to prostate cancer. Madison’s radio career began in the 1980s. He was known for his uncompromising style and fervor for activism, which had a profound impact on his audience. Through his radio show, Madison tackled various causes like gentrification in traditional minority neighborhoods, police shootings involving black suspects, and Sudan’s battle against separatists. He continued to champion for justice until his death, challenging listeners with his tagline: “What are you going to do about it?”.
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