(AURN News) — Pioneering radio broadcaster and activist Bob Law has died at 86, Newsday reported.
The Brooklyn native built a decades-long career shaping Black talk radio, most notably as host of the nationally syndicated “Night Talk,” which launched in 1981.
Law joined WWRL in 1973, where he expanded public affairs programming and created “Black Dialogue,” a vital forum on issues affecting Black New Yorkers, from policing to housing.
Known as the “Urban Preacher,” he also led the influential “Respect Yourself” campaign promoting community pride.
Over his 50-year career, he interviewed major figures including Malcolm X and Jesse Jackson; Jackson announced his 1984 presidential run on Law’s show.
Bob Law remained active in activism and media until his retirement in 2024.
Rest in power, Bob Law.
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