Senate Joint Resolution 7145, sponsored by Akbari, honors WDIA Radio in Memphis as it celebrates its seventy-fifth anniversary on October 27, 2023. WDIA is recognized as the first Black-formatted radio station in the United States, having originally launched in 1947. After initially struggling with its programming, the station successfully pivoted to cater to African American audiences, quickly becoming a significant presence in Memphis and influencing the broader broadcasting industry. Notable figures in the station's history include legendary announcers and musicians who have contributed to its legacy and community impact.

The resolution acknowledges WDIA's role in providing entertainment, news, and emergency broadcasting to its listeners over the decades, as well as its contributions to the revitalization of Memphis landmarks and the development of the National Civil Rights Museum. It expresses gratitude to the workers and team behind WDIA for their dedication to serving the community and recognizes the station's enduring influence on both local and national levels.