Catherine Liggins Hughes is an American businessperson. She was born in Omaha, Nebraska. She is known for The Cathy Hughes Show.
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Quick Facts
- Full Name: Catherine Liggins Hughes
- Profession: Businessperson
- Current Employer: Urban One
- Current Title: Founder and Chairperson
- Media Level: National
- Employer Type: Digital Media
- Age: 78 years old
- Date of Birth: April 22, 1947
- Place of Birth: Omaha, Nebraska
- Nationality: American
Catherine Liggins Hughes Age
Catherine Liggins Hughes is 79 years old (estimated). She was born in 1947, but the exact date of birth has not been publicly disclosed.
Catherine Liggins Hughes Height
Catherine Liggins Hughes's height has not been publicly reported.
Catherine Liggins Hughes Weight
Catherine Liggins Hughes's weight has not been publicly reported.
Education
She attended institutions including Creighton University and University of Nebraska at Omaha.
- Education 1
- Institution Name: Creighton University
- Education 2
- Institution Name: University of Nebraska at Omaha
Career & Work
She has worked as Founder and Chairperson at Urban One (Radio One). She has also been associated with WHUR-FM.
- Founder and Chairperson at Urban One (Radio One)
- Period: 1980–Present
- Location: Silver Spring, MD
- General Manager at WHUR-FM
- Period: 1975–1980
- Location: Washington, D.C.
- Lecturer at Howard University
- Period: 1971
- Location: Washington, D.C.
Rise to Fame
- Became the first African-American woman to head a publicly traded media company (1999)
- Founded Radio One (now Urban One) after purchasing WOL-AM in Washington, D.C. (1980)
Notable Works
Notable works include The Cathy Hughes Show.
TV & Streaming
- TV show: The Cathy Hughes Show (Host) — TV One talk show
Awards & Achievements
- Inductee — National Association of Broadcasters Hall of Fame
Catherine Liggins Hughes Salary
Catherine Liggins Hughes receives an estimated annual salary ranging between $45K – $188K. This estimate is based on typical earnings for a Businessperson in their country and may vary depending on seniority, employer, and deals.
Catherine Liggins Hughes Net Worth
Catherine Liggins Hughes's net worth is estimated to be between 460000000. This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as a Businessperson.
Catherine Liggins Hughes Family & Relationships
Catherine Liggins Hughes is divorced. She has 1 child, including Alfred Liggins III.
- Father: William Alfred Woods
- Mother: Helen Jones Woods
- Children:
- Alfred Liggins III
Lesser Known Facts
- Cathy Hughes famously lived at her first radio station, WOL-AM, during its early struggling years to save money.
Catherine Liggins Hughes Facts
Personal Information
- Full Name: Catherine Liggins Hughes
- Popular As: Cathy Hughes
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Businessperson
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: April 22, 1947
- Age: 78
- Birthday: April 22
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Place of Birth: Omaha, Nebraska
Measurements
- Height: Not publicly disclosed
- Weight: Not publicly disclosed
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Father: William Alfred Woods
- Mother: Helen Jones Woods
- Marital Status: Divorced
Net Worth & Income
- Primary Income Country: Not publicly disclosed
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M
- Source of Income: Business
Related Biographies
- Alfred Liggins III (Child • Son and CEO of Urban One)
