“A Black History Month special, airing across three Weigel Broadcasting networks, profiles visionary publisher Regina Jones, a founder of the influential SOUL newspaper in 1966. The publication was the first of its kind to focus on Black musicians, providing a platform for artists including Aretha Franklin, James Brown, and Diana Ross. Jones was a witness to history, who worked as an LAPD dispatcher during the Watts riots before taking up the SOUL mantel, earning the NAAPC Award for Outstanding Woman in Business in 1980.”

“Who in the Hell is Regina Jones? EntertainmentNewsLarry Buford February 11, 2026 Who in the Hell is Regina Jones? About a year ago, on February 10, 2025, during Black History Month, the Ebell of Los Angeles acknowledged the co-founder and publisher of Soul Magazine with a luncheon billed “In Conversation with Regina Jones.” Co-founded with her late husband Ken Jones, after the 1965 Watts riot, Soul Magazine (now defunct) started as a small, local Los Angeles-based publication for Black entertainment that soon after, blossomed into an international phenomenon.”

“The name Regina Jones might not be widely known, but it deserves its place in pop culture history. The aptly titled documentary Who in the Hell Is Regina Jones? tells the story of how Jones created space for Black representation and voices in the media as the publisher of Soul. Running from 1966 to 1982, Soul was the first magazine devoted specifically to Black musicians and perspectives from the music scene. It’s a wonderful tribute, but also a spot-on account of the dedication and determination that goes into running an independent magazine—a cause that POV knows all too well!”

“A Deeper Dive into Black History The Black community's literary heritage is brimming with esteemed authors, writers, and poets. When asked about the history, names such as Nikki Giovanni, Langston Hughes, and James Baldwin roll off tongues without a quiver. But, sadly, far and wide, most members of the culture probably wonder, “Who in the hell is Regina Jones?””

“Regina Jones is truly an exceptional woman, with an amazing story that is long overdue. An excellent must-see film”

“I just walked out of the theater mere minutes ago at the 33rd Annual Pan African Film + Arts Festival, and I am forever changed. There are films that move you, films that inspire you, and then there are films that shake you to your very core. Who in the Hell is Regina Jones? is one of those rare, incomparable documentaries that transforms you. I walked out not just as a better writer or a more driven businesswoman, but as a more compassionate person, infused with an even deeper reverence for the legacy of media, Black storytelling, and the power of documenting history.”

“At 83, Regina Jones is still moving, still building, still refusing to be ordinary. Her story is not just about who she is — but about every Black woman who has ever fought to be seen, heard, and remembered.”