Tonight: Local 4′s ‘History 4 All’ special will spark family conversations
Watch Wednesday at 8 p.m.
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WDIV-Local 4, in keeping with the station’s initiative of “Celebrating Black History” throughout February, will air a primetime special called “History 4 All” on Wednesday, February 24 at 8 p.m.
Watch it on Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit it will stream here:
From what should be taught in our schools’ history classes to why we still need Black History Month, Local 4′s anchors and reporters highlight topics impacting on our local communities and beyond.
“Our hope is that these in-depth stories will spark conversations about how we all benefit from a diverse community like we have here in Metro Detroit,” said Vice President and General Manager Marla Drutz.
Sharing the legacy of American writer and author Alex Haley
Deadline to submit work in contest honoring late author is Friday, Feb. 19
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The Roots mini-series in 1977 was based on a book by American author and writer Alex Haley.
While the show captivated the nation, there are still those who struggle to keep the name of the Pulitzer Prize winning author alive.
The Roots mini-series by Haley was viral back then.
A landmark, historic epic that taught much of America about the history of African Americans through the eyes of Kunta Kinte, stolen from his land to become a slave in this land.
WDIV and ClickOnDetroit honor contributions of African-Americans
Local 4 launches comprehensive coverage with ‘Celebrating Black History Month’
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WDIV-Local 4, the Graham Media Group owned NBC affiliate in Detroit, announced today their continuing commitment to honoring African American achievement through an initiative called
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elebrating Black History Month.
Throughout February, viewers from early morning to late evening will see a wide range of stories and profiles in various newscasts, programming, and on ClickOnDetroit showcasing Black successes, struggles, and changemakers.
“WDIV-Local 4 and ClickOnDetroit are committed to producing stories that spark meaningful conversations about our history, race, and equality,” said Marla Drutz, Vice President and General Manager. “We believe that the diversity of our audience, region, and country needs to be represented in our reporting throughout
Metro Detroit retirement community celebrates getting second dose of COVID vaccine
More than 550K coronavirus cases confirmed in Michigan
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ROCHESTER HILLS, Mich. – It has been 11 long months of isolation for the people living at the Bellbrook Retirement Community in Rochester Hills.
But now after residents got that second dose the light at the end of the tunnel is brighter than ever.
If it was possible to dance a jig at 97-years-old, Maggie Kmiecik would be doing it.
“I’ll be 98 in March,” she said.
She excitedly waited Monday for her second dose of the Moderna COVID vaccine at Bellbrook Retirement Community.