Tom Joyner

American radio host

Thomas "Tom" Joyner (born November 23, 1949) is an American radio personality, host, philanthropist, and former musician. He is the former host of the nationally syndicated The Tom Joyner Morning Show. He is also the founder of Reach Media Inc.,, the Tom Joyner Foundation,, and BlackAmericaWeb.com. He was born in Tuskegee, Alabama, the son of Frances and Hercules L. Joyner. His grandfather Oscar was one of only 3,000 black physicians in the United States, earning a degree in medicine in 1909.

Tom Joyner
Born
Thomas Joyner

(1949-11-23) November 23, 1949 (age 74)
Occupations
  • Radio personality
  • host
  • musician
  • philanthropist
Years active1975–present
Spouse(s)Dora Chatmon
(m. 1970s–div. 1996)
(m. 2000; div. 2012)
Children2
Career
ShowThe Tom Joyner Morning Show
Style
CountryUnited States