She could make or break political careers, and became a steady, trusted presence on the air. For aspiring Black broadcasters, particularly women, she was considered a pioneer. Recently, the Philadelphia radio community lost one of its legends, Mary Mason. She was 94 years old. KYW Newsradio’s Andre Bennett puts her significance in perspective. 

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