EPISODE · Sep 29, 2025 · 1 MIN
WGPR-TV: First Black-Owned Station | September 29
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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.
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