WASHINGTON, Sep 25, 2008 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Radio One, Inc. along with the Respect my Vote Campaign is planning to register more than 50,000 eligible persons in one day during the "One Vote" National Registration Drive.

Radio One, Inc. is interested in helping the community at large participate in a civic duty that all Americans should participate in. Regardless of party affiliation, Radio One, Inc. wants to reach out to the communities it serves and this initiative will make sure that happens.

Voting is the most fundamental of all our rights. It empowers each citizen with the ability to change their government. Radio One, Inc. is encouraging all Americans to vote and to fully realize the American Dream by playing an active role in our political process.

Who: Radio One-DC Stations

What: One Vote Day -- Voter Registration Drive

Where: Baltimore, Washington DC, Philadelphia, Richmond, Atlanta, Cincinnati, Raleigh/Durham, Houston, Dallas, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Columbus, Detroit, Cleveland and Charlotte

When: September 30th, 2008, 6AM -- 9PM

Why: To help the community realize the American Dream

Radio One, Inc. (www.radio-one.com) is one of the nation's largest radio broadcasting companies and the largest radio broadcasting company that primarily targets African-American and urban listeners. Radio One owns and/or operates 53 radio stations located in 16 urban markets in the United States. Additionally, Radio One owns Magazine One, Inc. (d/b/a Giant Magazine) (www.giantmag.com), interests in TV One, LLC (www.tvoneonline.com), a cable/satellite network programming primarily to African-Americans and Reach Media, Inc. (www.blackamericaweb.com), owner of the Tom Joyner Morning Show and other businesses associated with Tom Joyner.

SOURCE: Radio One, Inc.

Radio One, Inc.
Barry Macon
Corporate Director of Marketing
301-429-3277
Facsimile: 301-429-3502
BMacon@Radio-One.com