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United States Armstrong Williams is a political commentator, entrepreneur, and media owner, known for his syndicated television and radio shows, newspaper columns, and ownership of Howard Stirk Holdings.
Armstrong Williams owns Howard Stirk Holdings, a media company affiliated with Sinclair Broadcasting that has purchased numerous television stations. It aims to operate as an independent broadcaster.
Armstrong Williams is a regular contributor to Sinclair Broadcasting and his media company, Howard Stirk Holdings, is affiliated with Sinclair Broadcasting. His shows have aired on its network or through its affiliates.
Williams hosts a political talk show, The Armstrong Williams Show, which airs on Sirius XM 126 Urban View satellite radio, providing a platform for his commentary.
Williams is a regular contributor to America's Black Forum, engaging with their audience on various topics.
Williams is a regular contributor to Court TV, offering commentary on legal and related current events.
Williams is a regular contributor to Fox News, providing his political analysis and commentary.
Williams is a regular commentator on CNN, participating in discussions on political and social issues.
Williams is a regular commentator on The Russ Parr Morning Show, contributing to morning radio discussions.
Williams has served on the board of Childhelp USA, an organization dedicated to preventing child abuse and neglect.
Williams was a member-at-large of the board of the Carson Scholars Fund, a non-profit organization that awards scholarships to students who demonstrate academic excellence and humanitarian qualities.
Armstrong Williams was born on February 5, 1962, in Marion, South Carolina. He grew up on his family’s 200-acre tobacco farm as one of ten children. Early in his life, he developed a talent for public speaking, which he honed during his high school years. He pursued higher education at South Carolina State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and English in 1981. After graduating, Williams moved to Washington D.C., where he began his career in public service. He served as a presidential appointee at the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where he supported rural farmers. His career continued with a role as confidential assistant to Clarence Thomas, who was then chairman of the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. Williams also worked as a legislative aide and advisor to U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond of South Carolina.
In 1991, Williams co-founded the Graham Williams Group, an international marketing, advertising, and media public relations consulting firm, where he currently serves as CEO. His media career expanded into radio in 1991 with his first radio show. He later joined The Salem Radio Network in 1998, which syndicated his national radio show across 26 major U.S. markets. In 2002, he moved to the Talk America Radio Network and in 2005, he became a co-host on “Drive Time Dialogue” with Sam Greenfield on WWRL 1600 AM. In 2008, he launched “The Armstrong Williams Show” on XM Satellite Radio Power 128, now SiriusXM Urban View. Later, he also launched “The Right Side with Armstrong Williams” in 1995, and from 2002 to 2005, he hosted “On Point with Armstrong Williams” on TV One. He is also known for “The Right Side Forum” and as a political analyst for Sinclair Broadcasting Group’s TV program “News Central”. Additionally, Williams authors a nationally syndicated conservative newspaper column.
A significant turning point in Williams’ career as a media proprietor came with the establishment of Howard Stirk Holdings in 2013, a media company affiliated with Sinclair Broadcasting. His company acquired several television stations, making him the largest African-American owner of television stations in the U.S. at one point. In 2014, the FCC approved the transfer of station licenses, including WMMP, WCFT-TV, and WJSU-TV, to Howard Stirk Holdings. Further acquisitions included KVMY in 2015 and WLYH-TV. These acquisitions expanded his media footprint considerably. In 2021, South Carolina State University awarded him an honorary doctorate.
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