Wake Up With Dee: A New Era of Empowered Mornings on 1380 WAOK
Wake Up With Dee: A New Era of Empowered Mornings on 1380 WAOK
Every morning in Atlanta, the airwaves of 1380 WAOK buzz with powerful conversation, purpose-driven content, and unapologetic truth. At the helm is none other than Dr. Dee Dawkins-Haigler, the powerhouse host of Wake Up With Dee, airing live Monday through Friday from 7 AM to 10 AM. Her presence has not only redefined morning talk radio but has reignited a passion for advocacy, activism, and advancement within the Black community and beyond.
A Morning Show With a Mission
Wake Up With Dee is not your average talk show. It’s a movement. Listeners tune in for insightful dialogue that blends faith, politics, community engagement, and personal empowerment. Each broadcast is infused with Dr. Dee’s signature energy—a dynamic blend of ministerial conviction, academic excellence, and no-nonsense truth-telling.
From high-profile interviews to grassroots voices, Dr. Dee uses her platform to spotlight critical issues impacting urban communities. Topics range from criminal justice reform, mental health awareness, economic empowerment, and education equity to entrepreneurship, cannabis policy, and global diplomacy. Her style is bold yet compassionate, unapologetically Black and globally conscious.
Who is Dr. Dee Dawkins-Haigler?
Dr. Dee is a force to be reckoned with. She’s a former Georgia State Representative (2008–2017), where she broke ground as Chair of the Georgia Legislative Black Caucus and the Georgia Women’s Legislative Caucus. Her legislative efforts were rooted in uplifting marginalized communities and building generational wealth through policy change.
She has served as a chaplain and national leader for organizations such as the National Black Caucus of State Legislators and the National Organization of Black Elected Legislative Women (NOBEL Women). As an international trainer and advocate, she’s educated and empowered women in countries like Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, and Liberia on leadership, entrepreneurship, and civic participation.
A respected theologian and academic, Dr. Dee holds degrees from South Carolina State University, Kentucky State University, Turner Theological Seminary, and Clark Atlanta University. She’s also received six honorary doctorates, a reflection of her global influence and leadership.
More Than a Host—A Global Influencer
Outside the studio, Dr. Dee’s impact continues through her nonprofit work and business ventures. She’s the President and Chief Ambassador to the United Nations for the Organization of World Leaders (OWL, Inc.), advocating for sustainable economic development across the African diaspora.
She also founded the Minority Cannabis Coalition (MCC), a network focused on ensuring minority equity and access in the rapidly growing cannabis industry. Through DDH & Associates, she’s helped over 1,000 minority and women candidates run for office or obtain board appointments. Her leadership is intersectional, bridging race, gender, politics, and spirituality.
Faith Meets Fire
As an ordained minister, Dr. Dee doesn’t separate her faith from her fight. Her spiritual foundation undergirds every discussion on Wake Up With Dee. Whether she’s tackling topics like voter suppression or uplifting Black women in business, she does so with a clarity and confidence grounded in her Christian worldview.
She’s the author of bestselling books like A Message to Our Daughters: Turning Trials into Triumphs and Empower Her: Innovation, Entrepreneurship & Development, with proceeds supporting micro-grants for women and girls across the globe.
A Voice for the Voiceless
One of her most impactful efforts was producing the groundbreaking documentary Black Girls Die Too: The Backpage Murders. This powerful exposé revealed how young Black girls were being trafficked online, helping catalyze national attention and contributing to the shutdown of the notorious Backpage.com.
The Legacy She’s Building
Dr. Dee Dawkins-Haigler is not just building a brand—she’s building a legacy. Wake Up With Dee has become a platform where listeners don’t just hear about change; they become part of it. Her goal is clear: to wake up the consciousness of a generation, to mobilize leaders at every level, and to shine a light on the truth—even when it’s uncomfortable.
For the thousands of listeners who start their mornings with WAOK 1380, Wake Up With Dee isn’t just a radio show—it’s a lifeline, a classroom, a pulpit, and a movement.
Tune In
You can catch Wake Up With Dee live every weekday from 7 AM to 10 AM on 1380 WAOK News & Talk or stream it anytime via the Audacy App. Join the conversation. Get informed. Stay empowered.
Because with Dr. Dee, the morning isn’t just about coffee—it’s about consciousness.
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