Episode 1670
WGPR-TV: First Black-Owned Station | September 29
Today in 1975, Detroit launched WGPR-TV, the first TV station in the U.S. owned…
Michigan Minute · WKAR Public Media
September 29, 20251m 0s
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Show Notes
Today in 1975, Detroit launched WGPR-TV, the first TV station in the U.S. owned and operated by Black Americans. Founded by William Venoid Banks, it offered diverse programming and training for Black producers. The station was sold to CBS in 1995, leading to programming changes.