WGPR TV62 50th Anniversary Celebration

Schedule

Sat Oct 04 2025 at 05:00 pm to 09:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

William V. Banks Broadcast Museum & Media Center | Detroit, MI

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We invite you to be part of this milestone celebration honoring our history and advancing our mission for future generations.
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WGPR-TV62 50th Anniversary Celebration & Fundraiser

The WGPR-TV62 Historical Society cordially invites you to join us on Saturday, October 4, 2025, at the William V. Banks Broadcast Center & Media Center for a distinguished evening commemorating fifty years of broadcasting excellence.

The evening will feature:

  • Keynote Address by Detroit Pistons legend and NBA Hall of Famer Isiah Thomas
  • An elegant sit-down dinner
  • Live musical entertainment
  • Presentation of the prestigious 10 Legends of WGPR Awards

Time: 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.

Tickets: $100 per person

Proceeds from this event will support the preservation and continued legacy of WGPR-TV62, America’s first Black-owned television station. We invite you to be part of this milestone celebration honoring our history and advancing our mission for future generations.


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William V. Banks Broadcast Museum & Media Center, 3146 East Jefferson Avenue, Detroit, United States

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