Joe Madison

He was a wonderful person. God bless him.

Thank you Joe for many years of teaching me and my kids In the car going to school or activities or road trips black history and encouraging us “what are you going to do about it “ . You raised them with us and we are grateful. May God guide your family and give them strength as you join our ancestors including my parents and my in-laws up there with God . So long Black eagle we will carry on as you encouraged us to . Amen.

What are you going to do about it!

You could only call his show once a week to give everyone a chance to talk.. I'am a black male with a unique name called Saphonia so he congratulated me on my name ...The only bad part was everytime I call he would ask did you just call this week !!!

I wanted to express how joe is missed!!! It was such a critical election. Joe would have made people go vote by his powerful words. It seems like, are most important people leave us to soon and we are left with Trump for president. I will never understand this. Iam sure you Joe are walking around heaven free of all this foolishness. Praying for peace and well being over your wife and family Gone too soon! The Walker family

Ive learned about Joe Madison from my younger brother who told me about the Black Eagle, who I didn't know who he was talking about....I started listening back in the early 90s and never stopped until his death in late 2024. Joe Madison was my favorite talk show host on XM...he was also a great man,teacher, motivator, and activists. Joe Madison will be missed tremendously.

SiriusXM I have not been able to listen to. I miss your voice and no nonsense approach to the politics and current events with such passion and flair. Thank you for your service.

It´s almost been a year since you transitioned Black Eagle and it still hurts as if it was yesterday. I listen still from 6a to 7a for the knowledge and wisdom we always got. Miss you and RIParadise King Madison

Really miss the "Black Eagle."

Radio is just not the same. Miss you tremendously.

Sorry for your lost I will keep you in my prayers

See you on the other side my friend

I would like to say, Joe was very instrumental in my life eventhough I didn't personally know him...but I felt that we knew eachother, I've called his show from time to time and I enjoyed his response s on various subjects. I was sad at first when he died, but I'm over that and now, I feel very honored and proud to have been one of his daily students, I feel he took us to school each and every day.

I discovered the Black Eagle back in the early 2000s. I was hooked instantly by his passion and his ability to get things done and not just talk. Thank you for sharing your passion and gifts with the world. Thank you for putting it where the Goats could get it. My condolences to his wife and family.

He keeps it Real

I missed Joe so I finally googled him. Truly a great loss.

Wow! I didn't know Joe Madison died. I listened to his show on XM for years. I moved to Europe and there's no XM here. My deepest condolences to his wonderful family.

Something I learned from Joe Madison is no matter what exercise your right, and to always have a voice

I just found out today Joe passed. I would listen to Joe every morning driving to work. I considered myself a life long student by listening and learning something new everyday. There was no one who could tell you, "he put it where the goats can get it." I love you Joe, rest in peace Black Eagle, rest in peace

Joe was an excellent host on Sirius XM. His character and integrity is going to be missed. I had no idea he passed. I searched to see what he was thinking about Kamala Harris and was saddened to know he was no longer with us. God rest his soul

I am gonna miss Joe's presence in the radio world. He was definitely a voice that I looked forward to hearing on my morning ride to work. I 've learned so much from him and because of his message "what are you going to do about it" I am more proactive than I have ever been. Peace, love and soul.

Wish he was here to see the first black and Women President on November 5th

He was a guiding light for so many. I miss you Joe!

This isn't goodbye, instead see you later. Thank you for allowing God to use your talent to inspire.

Godspeed

P.S. - No foul language there! I'm sure God charges a lot more!

My morning drive in to work is not the same. Rest on General. Your words will echo forever “Now what are you going to do about it?” Prayers to Mrs Sherry, his children, grandchildren, family, and millions who were impacted by his service to humanity.

When I first got my XM satellite radio, I was listening one morning on my way to work. I liked what I heard. I goggled his name and there was a picture of him and Jesse Jackson. He had weight on then, I remembered then who he was. I started listening every morning. I even called in and had the opportunity to speak to him. I even bought a Black Eagle watch. Sending my condolences to Mrs Madison and their family. He is sorely missed.

You have your wings now Joe, flying high, black eagle sore to the highest of highs! Peace king.

Love and peace to the family, you may be gone, but never forgotten. You were a light in dim time. Always a ray of hope always honest and true. I will miss your light RIH.

You was the best and still is the best at educating me on civil rights, I am going to miss you Uncle Joe

Thinking of you especially today the immediate family of Joe Madison. All days during the grieving process are hard however, this day (June 16, 2024) has to be filled with so much emotion. A previous co-worker and I used to listen to the Joe Madison Show a lot; she shared w/ me that she worried after her passing, for her adult children on the years when Mothers Day would fall also on her birthday! Sadly, the first Mother´s Day after her passing in fact fell on her birthday! The irony! We his `radio´ family continue to grieve as we move forward; hearts heavy with an irreplaceable void! #Happy heavenly Birthday #Happy 75th #Happy Father's Day #MadisonStrong

It´s been several months... and your spirit, wisdom, and unadulterated advice to the world is still missed!! Prayers continue for your family and loved ones! Thankfully, your insightfulness, and advocacy can still be heard on SiriusXM. Thank you, SiriusXM for still sharing Mr Madison´s sagacious wisdom, "so the goats can get them"!

Always ready for "the fight" ... giving knowledge where needed, and being himself,Joe "The Black " Madison!!! Kept this ole tall kuntry trucker in the know, and gave us all a sense of awareness.....but,most of all,he shared his with us, and we're all better for it .... RIP, "Mr. Black ".... You've earned your rest

I will remember and have taken his advice to heart - "Always listen with your 3rd ear" .

I just found out that he passed away. I´m so sorry and heartbroken. RIP Brother

GUILTY!!! (times 34) Joe! Not in this moment of history without thinking of you! You are terribly missed beyond words! you Ms. Sherry. Children, grandchildren, Sam and Darryl!

didn't always agree with you, but do thank you for your advice you gave me. R. I. P

Grew my children up listening to you. Even the issues pertaining to single motherhood and the pipeline from school to prison my children was taught and my 2nd child fell into course exactly what you use to sermon about. Even tho widowed when my kids was small, his own choices and last year his drowning - u were right. Complex n complicated. But from value of positive men needed in homes, systemic racism, decline of morality etc.... you are missed.

Loved, loved listening to Joe every morning on my long route to work. I just used his quote yesterday, put it where the goats can get it. Brilliant Soul!!

Loved hearing Joe on xm radio. He was always on in the morning. Learned so much and enjoyed his perspective. One of the best to ever do it.

Listening to urban View today first time since the Passing of Mr Madison. Still can't believe he's gone

Mr.Madison you are truly missed I talked to you before my thoughts and prayers are with your family God Bless and rest in peace

Freedom Fighter Thank you Sir All you have done.

April 21, 2024

Valerie Fashion

Sincere condolences to Ms. Sherry, The Madison Family, Darryl, Sam and the Madison Interns. Mr. Madison was my favorite talk show personality. I woke up every morning anticipating Mr. Madison´s presentation of the current events of the day. His style was very unique. The Black Eagle enlightened me as a listener on a variety of topics pertaining to the significance and importance of education, civil rights, social justice, human rights, voting rights, housing issues, economic issues and the importance of knowing and understanding our Black History and how our federal government operates.

Thank you for sharing Mr. Madison and his priceless wisdom with the world. When presenting the news, he always "Put It Where the Goats Could Get It." The Black Eagle was One-of-A-Kind. He will truly be missed.

God Bless You and Your Family during this time sorrow.

Sincerely,
Valerie Fashion

My Condolences to the Madison Family. I'm a Truck Driver who listened to Joe for years. It was truly a pleasure listening & hearing His perspective, opinions, etc. Was hoping one day to come to DC & shake His hand. RIP My Bro. I know you're looking down on this CRAZY WORLD & shaking your head. You'll be missed! 10 4

My favorite memory or point that he always make !
WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO ABOUT IT ...Everyone Can Do Something.

My husband and I travel a lot. During our trips whenever he gets tired of driving I take over. He has to listen to music when he drives. I have to listen to the news just someone talking. While I was browsing, looking for that voice or topic I needed. I heard Mr. Madison. In just a short time of listening, I felt like my mind was awakened to a lot of things I didn't have a clear understanding of. I kept waiting to hear his name because I was hooked. I felt smart and intelligent. I shared and still do share all the information I received with others. I am very grateful and appreciative to have known Mr. Joe Madison. I still listen every morning to his very powerful voice, Joe Madison Classic every single morning. He's on my JBL Speaker so I can hear throughout the house. The Families and everyone connected are in my prayers

Thank you Joe for teaching me so much about black history. I so enjoyed listening to your brilliant mind on my way to work each morning. My sincere to Mrs Sherry and your wonderful kids.

Our family bought a 2016 CRV and it came with Sirius XM radio. I stumbled upon channel 126 and never left. Mr. Madison was set as my 6am wakeup call and is still there. He woke up my mind to think beyond what I heard and saw. Every day I awaken ready to answer his most famous and profound question...What am I going to do about it? I'm better because of you Mr. Maddison, Ms. Sherry, Sam, Darryl and interns. Sincere condolences to the Maddison family as we all turn the corner of life without the Black Eagle physically being here. We, your eaglettes will proudly continue the fight!

I listened to Mr.Madison countless years back lived vicariously thru him every weekday morning.. his wisdom and know how was unmatched! My sincerest condolences to his wife Mrs.Sherry, the family and the crew to include Sam and Darryl G.. I´m going to miss The Black Eagle but his spirit lives in us to one know the difference between a moment and a movement and "what are YOU going to do about it!?" Action not words.. Rest in Peace Warrior!

I am still in shock, saddened and heart broken about the untimely passing of Joe Madison, the Black Eagle Host on SiriusXM and to think of the fact that it´s over 2 months that Joe hasn´t walked on the surface of this earth. It is a devastating and painful blow to his profession of broadcasting, democracy and humanity.

I never met him, but I saw him on TV in the past and I began listening to his radio talk show in 2023 and I really loved the show because it was thought provoking, informative, analytical, educative, challenging and confrontational.

On behalf of my family, I extend our profound and sincere condolences to Mrs. Sherry Madison, the 4 children, his grand children, his great grand child, the Black Eagle Team namely Sam, Darrell, the new female intern and the whole Urban View Family.

I was for sure one of Joe’s passenger on the bus. He took me to school in the morning and brought me home at night. I learned how to respond to ignorance how learned how to handle difficult people (i power them down). Because of Joe I started following great historians and reading (thank you Joe for being one yourself) Oh how i missed you..your prospective your truths your show your teachings how you equipped usripped usand opened our eyes you ARE truly missed I’m hurting but i know you are resting in peace Mr Madison and thank you family for sharing your treasure!!!!! Joe you surely put it where the goat could get It!!!

About 4 years ago I was scanning channels on my XM radio and I caught a blurp of a show. I loved his call to push us to not just talk about be about it! I spoke to him on a call before and it made my entire day. I was so heavy on my heart when I heard he passed.
Rest on Mr Madison. You have ran you course. Well done!

My God Son told me of Joe Madison, The Black Eagle passing . I was introducing him to your show. He is 31 and it´s a whole generation that should get to know Joe. My times change and I could not hear the show for several months. Please accept our condolences and I hope. Madison take over.

Prayers from The McDonald and Ormond families.

I am grateful that SiriusXM still plays Madison Classics because it´s still so hard to believe that we will never hear Joe Madison live again. My sincere condolences to his family and thank you for sharing him with the world. I have learned so much from The Black Eagle and will always ask myself "What am I going to do about it?" Lecia Waller

Prayers from the Barnes Family

Mr Joe Madison IS a blessing from God. Thank you Ancestor.

Joe kept the Legacy of the Movement moving. I was born at the height of the civil rights movement in 1962 so learned a lot from the Black Eagle how the WWII generation fought for our rights that today I am benefitting from. The information he shared with his radio audiences was like bring in a classroom each show and I would literally take notes when I could to share with the residents at the nursing home I work at which would stimulate a lot of comments from them. Sending heartfelt condolences to EJ and the Madison Family.
Coach Peace..,

Im late but I´m really disappointed that the Media hasn´t really covered his passing. Joe Madison will go down in History with the likes of many of our Black leaders. There are monumental achievements he took on like the Black Heritage Museum, his fasting for human rights, lets not forget his cuss jar which the funds went to charities. Mr. Madison will truly be missed. I will always remember he question "What are you going to do about it"...

The Black Eagle there will never be another!!!! I still can't believe you are gone!!! You are the reason I bought a lifetime subscription to SiriusXM. The knowledge you bestowed on us was so valuable, the people you met and knew and the things you have done in your life were remarkable!!! You were the prime example of " What are you going to do about it"!!!! May you rest in peace my Brother and may God Bless your Family and your Team!!! You will never be forgotten, thank for the awesome 17 years I had to listen!!!!!

A true American treasure! I pray that the groundwork you have laid throughout your remarkable lifetime will inspire all of us to be more active in the democratic process. I thank you for challenging and encouraging all of us to make changes within our communities which will uplift and benefit all. Rest in peace my brother! My hero! The Black Eagle!

Mr. Madison thank you. We will pray for your family and friends.

My heart is heavy. We lost a true giant in the broadcast industry. You will truly be missed.

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

He never let anyone give information that had no references. Even his famous quotes gave credit before he said it . The most interesting thing he said is the difference between conscious stupidity, most of all as a truck driver who listen to that station since the POWER days..he didn't take no BS from anyone. I love you and miss you Joe. Damn. I'm still in shock. The torch was never passed but he lit our torch to carry on the run for excellence.

Condolences to the Madison family for the loss of Joe Madison and he will be greatly missed by us for the wisdom he shared with us.His legacy will always remain in my memory.

Condolences to Joe Madison family. I will miss his voice. He was such a great advocate for human rights. We will miss you.

Prostate Cancer Survivor
Loveed his testimony,it encouraged me so much

Prayers and condolences to the family of Joe Madison "THE BLACK EAGLE". I am always referring to something that Joe has thought me over the years of listening to him since 2008, when I purchased a new Jeep and it had SiriusXM Urban View installed. I will continue to listen to his throwbacks because there is just so much to learn from him. I bet Joe and Dick Gregory are enjoying catching up.

Condolences and prayers forever for this precious family of Joe Madison "The Black Eagle", my heart is still aching for your wisdom, knowledge and education on this world. The first thing I did every morning was thank God for seeing another day and then listen to you. You have made such a big difference in my life, living in a small town in West Virginia and being the 1st AA Locomotive Engineer with Norfolk Southern´s Pocahontas Division. I always wanted to call and tell you the struggles I went through in my career and I know you would´ve been proud and encouraging to keep moving on. It was a very long 22 years. I still get up and listen to the Madison Classics, I plan to do something about it and run for city government seats in my area. You have made such a difference in my life and I will hold and carry the banner on my end. Your listening family misses you tremendously and there will NEVER be another "Black Eagle". RIParadise KING JOE MADISON. We love you and are eternally grateful for you. LOVE you Mr. Madison

My condolences to the family.
Joe I miss listening to your words of wisdom. I listened to you every week day morning on my way to work. Thank you for consistently pouring knowledge into your listeners.

Thanks Madison Family for sharing your Husband, Dad and granddad with us, 5 days a week, 4 hrs per day, for 20+ years. My late Mom gets to enjoy his talks now. He changed this country immensely, and since February 1st, I haven't had any desire to share with my other national talkers, daily news stories anymore since Joe's untimely passing. I received at least 50 texts and phone calls over the 48 hours after the sad news broke, because if you really knew me, you know my politics and favorite pundits. May God bless and continue to heal the Madisons and NOW, "I know what I am gonna do about it."

Merle from Michigan

Thank you Joe for enlightening me. I am from the south and was taught white supremacy. It´s been a long road of evolution and reckoning. Thank you for accelerating my journey. I´ll miss listening to your words of wisdom on Urban View and I´ll never forget what you taught me. You are one of my heroes Joe.
LONG LIVE JOE MADISON!
Phil LeCroy

Fly High Black Eagle....

I send condolences to the family of The Black Eagle. I have become informed greatly just by listening to his show on Sirrius the last 10 years. I will put action regarding his great question. "What are you going to do about it"? Thank you Joe

February 20, 2024

Leslie H

It has taken me a while to write this. When I heard that Joe had passed, I yelled, "no!" I then ran to my bedroom in tears. I was in shock. I felt like a beloved member of my family had passed. I was praying that he would recover and come back to us as before. But God had other plans. You see, Joe Madison changed my life profoundly. I remember trying to get through the daily hassle of the morning commute on the beltway. I came across his show while flipping channels. This man thinks like I do! He is the real deal. I was hooked. His morning show got me through the last two years before I retired which were very challenging. Joe always said that he could say what we wanted to say but couldn´t because we were at work. And that was the truth! I retired in 2014 and Joe continued to be a part of my mornings. I learned so much from him. He was an activist, a masterful teacher, historian, and truth speaker and seeker. He was courageous. He possessed a deep love for his people, but his love extended beyond race. I will miss his passion. I will miss his instruction. I will miss starting my mornings with him. My condolences to Miss Sherry, his beloved wife, who was such an inspiration to the listeners as well. Sherry and Joe together were the epitome of a black love. It was a joy to hear their banter when Sherry was on the show. May God bless her and their children, grandchildren, and great granddaughter. May God´s grace and blessings continue to rain down on them all forever. I also want to thank Darryl and Sam who tirelessly worked to make the show so special. Yes, I will miss Joe, but I know that his spirit lives on. We love you Black Eagle! Fly high! I will strive to keep my torch lit. In honor of your legacy, I will put it where the goats can get it" by saying to all: "VOTE PEOPLE!"

May Allah bless Joe and his family.

When I discovered Urban View and Joe Madison, it changed my life. I was able to call in once and speak to him. I told him he reminded me of my dad. My days will never be the same. Rest in power Mr. Madison. Love to Sherry and the family.

In loving memory of a wonderful person. We will love you and miss you always.

Joe Madison's voice, intellect, activism, and spirit will be forever missed. There is now an empty void out here. My sincere condolences to Miss Sherry and the Madison family a loss such as this is more than anyone can bear.
I thanked the lord for Joe Madison and I asked the lord to give the Madison Family strength and guidance and to send the guardian angels to hold and comfort Miss Sherry and the Madison family through this time of sorrow.

Joe Madison aka the Black Eagle was the quintessential God Father of the air waves. I learned more in those four hours than I would have reading most books. This was our daily fix of truth, power, accountability and tenacity. I was more excited about the SiriusXM subscription which was my gateway to the his show than the purchase of my vehicle. I was walking the earth uninformed and had no idea how enlightened I would be tapping into my teacher, professor and orator every morning. No one can do what he did. He is irreplaceable. Humanity has lost a valuable asset and for us we had better get on the bus and proclaim the phrase 'What are you going to do about it' Apathy be dammed! Let's honor his legacy by lighting the torches of others until God calls us home!

You are greatly missed, my friend/frat. I will continue listening to Madison Classics and keep the torch burning. The wisdom you provided was profound and priceless

He provided us with accurate news and information, my morning routine included listening to the Joe Madison Show. He will definitely be messed, keeping his wife and family in our prayers .

Missing you! My mornings are not the same.

My mornings will never be the same. Forever missing Dr. Joe "Black Eagle" Madison I will forever remember everybody can do something no matter who you are, as he would say what are you going to do about it!

The world has lost a civil rights activist. RIP Mr. Madison.

Joe is a Radio Angel. He taught me how to deal with people in corporate world. How to be authentically Black!!

Losing Joe was like losing a family member. His shoes could never be filled. Joe inspired me to do more in my community. Joe will be forever missed.

thank you joe (black eagle) madison for my morning lessons from 6 - 10 every morning you will be truly missed praying for the madison family. stay strong and keep the faith, for you are flying higher now. R.I.P. my brother.

Joe was the only reason I purchased SiriusXM. Lord help us all!

I was so heart-broken to hear of the passing of the Black Eagle. I learned so much from his morning radio show. It was because of the Black Eagle (Joe Madison) that I subscribed to Sirius XM. Joe was a true activist that will truly be missed. My prayers continue to go out to his family. We loved him, but God loved him best.

...Thank you for enriching my mornings and my life!

First off,my heartfelt condolences and prayers to the family,both personal and professional .....May God continue to bless and strengthen you during your time of bereavement, and give you strength and comfort to continue on.....Joe has definitely "worked in the vineyard", and left a long lasting legacy for us to love and cherish forever..... RIP "Black Eagle ❤❤❤❤❤

Mr. Madison you will be truly be missed your touched has lit so many. Rest in power Black eagle

Listening your your show now, rest in power Black Eagle!

I remember discovery Mr. Madison years ago on XM. I thought who is this man speaking my language! I was in awe and listened as I would travel for work, to work. He was my main source of what was happening in our world. Oh what a soldier in this army of life. I will never forget him. Fly on Mr. Madison; continue to soar in the Heavenly sky.
Peace & Love to Ms. Sherry, his children and all of us, his listening family.

Rest easy Black Eagle you are loved.

He was the light of the day