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American Black Journal

Celebrating the 50-year legacy of Detroit’s WGPR-TV 62, the Charles H. Wright Museum turns 60

Season 53 Episode 38

We're celebrating milestone anniversaries for two Detroit treasures. We’ll pay tribute to the 50-year legacy of the nation’s first Black-owned and operated television station, Detroit’s WGPR-TV 62. Plus, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History celebrates 60 years in the city.

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