Doctor Bob LeeBob Lee, also known as Doctor Bob Lee, began his career in 1979 after receiving his BA and MA in Communications from New York Institute of Technology, where he was a DJ for 88.7 WTNY Radio. Lee later advanced to music director, program director and eentually general manager of WTNY Radio. In 1980, Lee joined WBLS for a one-year internship before moving on to KISS-FM for his start in commercial broadcasting. He thereafter returned to WBLS where he has had a rich and diverse career. From 1986 to 1994, Lee was a DJ on the weekend edition of WBLS's renowned program The Quiet Storm, and for several years provided live reports on the morning show from various WBLS-sponsored community events. Every Monday through Friday on WBLS the Doctor spins today's R&B and classic soul from midnight until 5 a.m. Lee has interviewed such musical greats as Stevie Wonder, Patti LaBelle, Luther Vandross, Jaheim, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Kenny Baby Face Edmonds, the O'Jays, Wynton Marsalis, Whitney Houston, P. Diddy, and Jill Scott, among many others. He can also be heard on air every day with his Daily Dose series tackling health issues that affect the community. In addition to his on-air roles, Lee is the community affairs director for WBLS. As part of his community-based work, Lee has developed strong ties to many local and national politicians and public figures, including former President Clinton, former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg, former New York Mayor David Dinkins, and former Bronx Borough President Adolfo Carrión. As part of Senator Hillary Clinton's 911 initiative /Commission, Lee participated in a phone conference every other week on how to better serve the community during an emergency. Lee was also a panelist and speaker for a Healing our Community, My Brother's Keeper initiative, which is President Barack Obama's multimillion-dollar initiative to boost young minority men and boys. Lee hosts the weekly live television program Open, which broadcasts on BronxNet, a cable television station serving the Bronx and upper Manhattan. The program features news and topics affecting the Bronx community and also treats viewers to new and established musical guests. Lee also appears frequently in the Harlem community as the host of live music and other events, such as Harlem Summer Stage and classic soul programs at the Apollo Theater featuring Regina Belle and Jeffrey Osborne. In addition, his strong ties to the community are reflected in his many charitable endeavors. He is involved in corporate speaking and promotional work for businesses with an interest in the welfare of the community. Lee also helps college students interested in radio careers by serving as a mentor for Table for Two, a weekly music program that broadcasts from WLIU 88.1 FM radio in Brooklyn and is staffed by interns from Long Island University. Among his other activities, Lee is a founder and board member of the Make the Grade Foundation, a not-for-profit organization that provides mentoring and aid to school children. He has received numerous awards from mayors, borough presidents, city council members, senators, and assemblymen, as well as proclamations from organizations and schools in the tri-state area. You Can Make the Grade is his first published book. Learn more about Doctor Bob Lee online at DoctorBobLee.com and WBLS.com. For further information about Make the Grade Foundation or to purchase Books for your organization in bulk, email: BobLee@makethegrade.org or bobleewbls@gmail.com Read More Read Less