WGPR Historical Society – Black History Month Celebration

The William V. Banks Broadcast Museum, located at 3146 E. Jefferson at Jos. Campau in Detroit, was the former home of WGPR-TV 62, the nation's first Black-owned and operated television station.

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	WGPR Historical Society – Black History Month Celebration By Wendell Bryant Tell Us Detroit DETROIT - The WGPR Historical Society invites you to celebrate Black History Month at the William V. Banks Broadcast Museum on Saturday, February 22, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event will feature music, engaging conversations, entertainment, and refreshments. Event Highlights: Panel Discussion: "The State of Journalism in Detroit – Are People of Color Being Equitably Served by the Media?" This discussion will be led by the Detroit Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalists (NABJ). Dr. Erin Perry, editor-in-chief of Outlier Media, will moderate the panel. The esteemed panelists include: • Jeremy Allen, Editor-in-Chief, Michigan Chronicle • Martina Guzman, Director of Community Journalism, Planet Detroit • Nicole Avery Nichols, Editor & Vice President, Detroit Free Press • Kennan Oliphant, Vice President of News and Station Manager, CBS Detroit • Briana Rice, Reporter, Michigan Public Presentation by Jamon Jordan: Detroit's official historian will present on the African American experience in Detroit. Entertainment: Enjoy music from Detroit DJ Jac-Lovah and a performance by Detroit vocalist Stanley Johnson. The William V. Banks Broadcast Museum, located at 3146 E. Jefferson at Jos. Campau in Detroit, was the former home of WGPR-TV 62, the nation's first Black-owned and operated television station. We look forward to celebrating with you and honoring the rich history and contributions of African Americans in Detroit! Tickets are $25 and can be purchased on Eventbrite. For more information, see: www.wgprtv62museum.org/