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I received a call from my brother Joc Carter early Monday morning that our good friend and namesake, Morgan D. Carter II "The World’s Conversation Starter" died Sunday Morning, November 16th. He was released from Ingalls Hospital after being treated for chest pains.  "The World’s Conversation Starter" Morgan D. Carter II was a Motivational Speaker, Radio, TV, Internet Host, Producer, Voice over Professional and Spokesperson. Morgan Carter was known as The World’s Conversation Starter because he was a black talk radio and TV host having had shows on WVON-AM, WGCI-FM, V103-FM, WSSD-FM, WBEE-AM, WGCR Web Satellite Radio, WCFJ 1479 AM and WBGX 1570-AM.
During his tenure, Morgan also hosted many radio and cable TV programs including the Chicago Media Connection on Cable 19 and special features. He helped to assemble the first all black male audience for the Phil Donahue Show in the late 70’s. Mr. Carter was also part of a television marketing team which placed positive images of African Americans, Hispanics, Native, and Asian Americans throughout the nation on TV and Cable networks serving 20 million households. Morgan Carter had received a number of honors and citation including a nomination in Who’s Who in America. He was frequently sought after as a Motivational Speaker, Professional and Personal Development Facilitator and a Humorous Master of Ceremonies. The Worlds Conversation Starter served as a Media Counsel for the Chicago Local Organizing Committee of the Million Man March and performed in that capacity beginning in September of 1995, he handled over 550 inquiries, interviews and debates regarding the October 16, 1995 Million Man March. Morgan Carter provided Media, Public, Political and Government relations council and was an assistance to many entrepreneurs, news personalities, entertainment, professional athletes, local, national, international, politicians, and statesmen through a variety of network services and venues including the Straight Talk Program. The Morgan Memos hosted a series of forums and functions which increased client visibility amongst media, business outlets, representatives, politicians, religious leaders, community advocates, social service agencies as well as consumers. Morgan was a rare breed who was seen, heard and read about on local cable TV, regular TV, radio newspaper and the Internet. Morgan developed the Morgans Memo’s on the World Wide Web to provide media advisories and briefing to more than 40 media outlets and to many key VIP’s and business executives. The World Conversation Starter ensured that important news, views and trends concerning African Americans was disseminated across the nation and around the world. Morgan was also the host for the Monday morning Ace Business Meeting which was held at the Chatham Pancake House located on 87th street, where he served for 15 years. Morgan was married to Wanda Armstrong Carter, who produced all of his TV programs. Funeral Services for Morgan D. Carter II, 61, was known as "The World’s Conversation Starter" The Viewing Will be Friday November 21, 2008 10am to 7pm The Roby Park Manor Funeral Home 2510 W. Chicago Road Chicago Heights, IL Saturday November 22, 2008 The Wake will begin at 10am and the service will begin at 11am The House of Prayer Church 3535 W. Roosevelt Rd Chicago, IL Burial will be at the Mount Hope Cemetery 11500 So Fairfield Ave. Chicago, IL Synergy1Radio live broadcast will be dedicated to my friend and name sake Morgan D. Carter II to listen click here http://www.live365.com/stations/synergy1radio?site=pro |
