‘History 4 All’: Celebrating Black History Month

WDIV-Local 4, in keeping with the station’s initiative of “Celebrating Black History” throughout February, aired a primetime special called “History 4 All” on Wednesday, Feb. 24.

You can watch the full special in the video above.

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.

This hour-long special was hosted by Devin Scillian and Kimberly Gill, and featured stories from them, as well as Rhonda Walker, Evrod Cassimy, Paula Tutman, Steve Garagiola, Larry Spruill, Victor Williams and Jamie Edmonds.

Stories include:

• Changes in the corporate world in response to 2020′s civil unrest
• Lesser known Underground Railroad sites in Metro Detroit
• Diversity in the front office of sport teams and why the Lions and Pistons are leading the way
• Motown’s programs for young musicians and singers

View the individual stories:

• Black History Month: How did it start?
• Was 2020 really a year of social change?
• Experts discuss how history is taught in schools and the need to change it
• How code-switching impacts the Black community
• A look into historically Black colleges and universities and why they exist
• How Detroit played a role in the Underground Railroad
• How change is happening at the corporate level in the United States
• Motown Museum focusing on next generation of artists
• Having uncomfortable conversations about race: How do we start?
• Motown Museum focusing on next generation of artists
• A look into the history of the prison system in the United States
• Detroit professional sports leaders speak on importance of diversity in management roles