New CEO for TV One

SILVER SPRING: Wonya Lucas, the current president and CEO of the U.S. network TV One, is stepping down at the end of this month, to be replaced by Alfred Liggins, who heads up Radio One.

In the wake of Lucas’s resignation, Liggins adds oversight for all the daily network operations for TV One to his portfolio, which currently includes serving as the president and CEO of Radio One. The changes take effect November 1.

“Wonya has created a strong foundation for TV One’s future success with the launch of two new hit series, R&B Divas and The Rickey Smiley Show,” Liggins commented. “I and the Radio One family thank her for her leadership and guidance and wish her well in her next endeavor.”

Lucas remarked, “It has been my pleasure to have had the opportunity to be a part of TV One and work with Alfred Liggins, Cathy Hughes and the TV One staff. I am extremely proud of what has been accomplished during my time with the network and am confident that the senior team under Alfred’s leadership will continue to thrive and succeed.”