About Sybil Wilkes, The Tom Joyner Morning Show

Sybil Wilkes is the co-host of the Tom Joyner Morning Show, a nationally syndicated radio program heard in over 100 markets with an audience of more than eight million. An original member of the show, initially joining the crew as a news anchor, each morning Wilkes provides “the voice of reason” alongside host Tom Joyner and co-host J. Anthony Brown.

This native Chicagoan began her radio career in 1985 as a production assistant with WKQX-FM, Chicago. She eventually went on to news management and reporting jobs at WINK-AM/FM, Fort Myers, Florida; WRCC-FM, Cape Coral, Florida; and WCKZ-FM, Charlotte, North Carolina. In 1989 Wilkes joined WGCI-AM/FM, Chicago, as a talk show host. In 1990 she became a reporter for Chicago\'s Shadow Traffic Network. While with Shadow, Wilkes delivered morning and afternoon drive traffic updates and worked as one of Tom Joyner\'s WGCI-FM sidekicks.

A noted news and political journalist, Wilkes has landed major interviews with some of today’s top newsmakers including joining President Barack Obama and Senator John Edwards on the campaign trail for exclusive one-on-one interviews as well as a candid interview with Former President Bill Clinton. As an avid reader, she created “Sybil’s Book Club”, started in 1996, which features African-American authors at live events and offers an opportunity for book lovers to meet and engage with their favorite writers.

Being a celebrated radio personality and journalist she has received a number of accolades including The President’s Award from the NAACP Image Awards, and an honorary Doctorate Degree from Bennett College in Greensboro, NC. Most recently, Wilkes has become a national ambassador for the Susan G. Komen Circle of Promise Campaign. She also co-hosts a local Sunday afternoon inspirational radio program with Pastor Frederick Haynes in Dallas. A graduate of Northwestern University, she received a Bachelors of Science in Political Science and Communication Studies.

Wilkes lives by the biblical saying handed down by her parents, “To whom much is given, much is required.” When not using her “Big A” words on the show, Sybil has an interest in politics, photography, and sports.

Wilkes resides in Dallas, Texas.

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SYBIL’S NEWS: Donald Trump’s Big Day

1/20/17- Sybil Wilkes reports on today’s biggest headlines including the news around Donald Trump’s Inauguration. Get caught up and listen below.

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SYBIL’S NEWS: POTUS Commutes More Sentences, Orlando Cop Killer Captured

1/18/17- Sybil Wilkes reports on today’s biggest news headlines including, the commutation of Chelsea Manning, the capture of Orlando cop killer and much more. Catch up below.

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SYBIL’S NEWS: MLK Parade Shooting, Celebrity Birthdays

  1/117/17- Sybil Wilkes reports on today’s biggest news and entertainment headlines, including the shooting at the MLK Jr. Parade over the weekend and more. Listen above.

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SYBIL’S NEWS: Search For Orlando Shooter Continues, Win Idris Elba For Valentine’s Day

1/12/17- Sybil Wilkes reports on today’s news and headlines, including the repeal of Obamacare, the search for the Orlando shooter, a chance to win a date with Idris Elba for Valentine’s Day. Listen below.

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SYBIL’S NEWS: POTUS’ Emotional Farewell Speech

1/11/17- Sybil Wilkes reports on Wednesday’s biggest news and entertainment headlines, including President Obama’s farewell address and much more. Listen below.

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SYBIL’S NEWS: POTUS’ Farewell Address, Orlando Officer Shooting

1/10/17- Sybil Wilkes reports on the latest in news and entertainment headlines, including the Orlando police officers killed, POTUS’ final address and more. Get caught up below.

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SYBIL’S NEWS: Florida Airport Shooter, Golden Globes Recap

  1/9/17- Get a recap of the biggest news and entertainment headlines with Tom Joyner Morning Show co-host Sybil Wilkes.

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SYBIL’S NEWS: Winter Weather Update, Gospel Singer In Car Accident

1/6/17- Sybil Wilkes reports on the cold weekend forecast, the Gospel singer that was injured in a drunk driving accident and more. Listen above.

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Sybil’s Headlines: 4 Blacks Attack Disabled White Man, NC Teen Slammed To Ground

  1/5/17- Sybil Wilkes reports on a story of four African Americans who attacked a disabled white man, a North Carolina school employee who slammed a teen to the ground and much more.

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Sybil’s Book Club: Elizabeth Vargas’ Revealing New Memoir

Sybil Wilkes talks with ABC news anchor Elizabeth Vargas about her new memoir BETWEEN BREATHS: A Memoir of Panic and Addiction. Vargas on there being no “typical” representation of alcoholism: “People think that if you’re an alcoholic you must be the guy living under the bridge, doesn’t have a job, wearing the raincoat, looks terrible, always […]

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Sybil’s Book Club: ‘The Gentleman From Ohio’ Through His Daughter’s Eyes

Tom Joyner Morning Show co-host Sybil Wilkes talks with Lori Stokes about her father, the late U.S. Congressman Louis Stokes‘, legacy and his autobiography The Gentleman from Ohio. Listen to the full interview below. PART 1: PART 2:   For information on purchasing the book, visit here. Like BlackAmericaWeb.com on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter. (Photo: ABC/Heidi Gutman)

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Sybil’s Book Club: Wade Smith Brings His Childhood To The Bookshelves

Retired NFL veteran Wade Smith sits down with Sybil Wilkes to discuss his first children’s book Smitty Hits the Play Books which was co-written by Houston sportswriter Jayme Lamm. Smitty Hits the Play Books is based on Smith’s personal experience as a kid growing up playing sports and balancing his education. Watch the full interview […]