Mary Dee (April 8, 1912 – March 17, 1964) was the on-air radio personality of Mary Dudley, widely considered the first African-American woman disc jockey in the United States. She grew up in Homestead, Pennsylvania, and then studied at Howard University for two years. After having her family, she attended Si Mann School of Radio in Pittsburgh, and on August 1, 1948, went on the air at WHOD radio. Gaining national attention, Dee broadcast from a storefront, "Studio Dee", in the Hill District of Pittsburgh from 1951 to 1956. She moved her show, Movin' Around with Mary Dee, to Baltimore and broadcast from station WSID from 1956 to 1958. In 1958, she moved to Philadelphia and hosted Songs of Faith on WHAT until her death in 1964.
Dee is considered a pioneer in developing the radio format which combines coverage of community affairs with music and news. She was one of the first two black women admitted to the Association of American Women in Radio and Television, and was successful in campaigning for the organization to forego meetings in segregated facilities. During her lifetime she received numerous awards for her civic work. In 2011 she was honored posthumously with the Thomas J. MacWilliams Lifetime Achievement Award from the Media Association of Pittsburgh.
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Some of their strengths
Mary Dee has many admirable traits.
Based on spiritual traditions from around the world, they are someone who can be described as Generous, Energetic, Independent, Brave, Intuitive, Passionate, and Hardworking.
Independent and Brave
According to Mysticism’s Astrology tradition, Mary Dee is someone who is an independent, brave, and honest person who approaches life with energy, intuition, passion, and generosity. A person who really cares about helping others make the most of what they have.
Strong and Resilient
Based on Daoism’s Ba-Zi or ‘Chinese Zodiac’ tradition, people who know Mary Dee well know them as someone who can be strong, expansive, and stable like a big tree.
Independent and Organized
According to Hinduism’s Jyotisha or ‘Vedic Astrology’ tradition, many would also describe Mary Dee as someone who is independent, organized, inventive, and generous.
A person who is curious and a loves learning, who seems to always know what to say, who has an optimism that can overcome any difficult situation, and who seems to be able to master almost any skill.
Realistic and Skillful
Based on the Mayan Tzolk’in or ‘Mayan Astrology’ tradition, Mary Dee is someone who is able to separate emotions from reality, see the world in terms of right or wrong, and who is very good at getting things done.
They are also someone who is charismatic, compassionate, and understanding, and who is interested in expressing themselves through writing, public speaking, or teaching.
Independent and Dynamic
According to Judaism’s Kabbalah tradition, Mary Dee tends to be someone who is independent, dynamic, and courageous. Who can be positive, energetic, self-reliant, and adventurous, and who can make friends easily.
Some of Mary Dee's challenges
While Mary Dee has many strengths, nobody is perfect. They also have some challenging traits they need to manage.
For example, Mary Dee can be Short-tempered, Impatient, Impulsive, Suspicious, Stubborn, Difficult, and Perfectionist.
Short-tempered and Impulsive
One of Mary Dee's key challenges is that they are someone who can come across as short-tempered and impulsive.
Mary Dee must also exercise caution as they can have a hard time reconciling wants and needs.
Domineering and Impatient
Mary Dee is someone who can be demanding, egotistical, and controlling, can have a lack of judgment regarding personal finances, be argumentative and stubborn, and who can have a tendency to be withdrawn and spend time in self-imposed isolation.
Aggressive and Domineering
Finally, Mary Dee also can be aggressive, impatient, impulsive, and short-tempered.
