Radio Icon Kernie Anderson Passes Kevin Fleming December 26, 2014 Radio Buzz, Radio News Kernie Anderson The Urban Buzz sends heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Kernie Anderson. Kernie Anderson, 74, of Philadelphia, a huge name in African American media in the region, died Saturday, December 20. Mr. Anderson, an executive at WDAS-AM/FM, WHAT-AM, and WURD-AM, as well as WBLS-New York was known for his precision and control in business affairs, his commitment to African American media, and his ability to turn things around for ailing media venues. Related