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Twana M. James is a seasoned radio personality and entrepreneur whose career began at just 12 years old as a Cub Reporter in Washington, D.C. for the WKYS All The Way kids radio program.  She went on to college and the U.S. Army Reserves as an Armed Forces Radio and Television Broadcaster.  Twana has been heard in major markets nationwide — including Atlanta, New York, Los Angeles, and her hometown of D.C. — on stations such as WHTA, WALR, WABC, WQEW, and KNX1070. Her versatility has carried her across formats from Gospel to Jazz, Hip Hop to Classical, and News & Talk.

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Over the years, Twana has built a multifaceted career: serving as News Director for Radio One Atlanta’s Hot 97.5, reporting on the 1996 Olympic Park Bombing, co-hosting The Ryan Cameron Morning Show, and forecasting as a Radio Broadcast Meteorologist for The Weather Channel, where she led national coverage during Hurricanes Katrina and Ivan. She also served as a U.S. Army Broadcast Specialist, delivering news and entertainment to thousands of military personnel and their families.

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In addition to her broadcasting success, Twana has flourished as an entrepreneur and hair stylist with her brand, Crochet Braids by Twana. What began with a devoted YouTube following grew into a thriving beauty business, where she pioneered her crochet braid techniques and inspired women across the country with her innovation, artistry, and expertise. In 2022, Twana became a licensed Barber and Certified Hair Loss Specialist, dedicated to supporting men and women living with Alopecia. Through her expertise, she restores confidence and provides empowering styling options that help clients feel comfortable and proud in their everyday lives.

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Today, Twana brings her decades of experience and entrepreneurial spirit together as the Founder of Black Fredericksburg Radio, an internet station dedicated to celebrating, informing, and amplifying the voices of the local Black community in Fredericksburg, Virginia, her adoptive hometown.

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