Conserving the History of Minorities in Media

with Joe Spencer of WGPR TV-Historical Society

In 1975, the nation’s first black-owned and operated television station, WGPR-TV 62 went on air and launched the careers of several African American media professionals. Joe Spencer, President of WGPR-TV Historical Society joins host Laurel Hess to discuss the importance of conserving the history of the first black owned and operated television station in the United States.

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Oct 05, 2022

Hosted by: Laurel Hess
Produced by: Heartland Newsmakers Team
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