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History 4 All: TV’s ‘The Scene’ showcased Detroit’s spirit and culture
Read full article: History 4 All: TV’s ‘The Scene’ showcased Detroit’s spirit and cultureIn this segment of our History 4 All special, we’re taking a look back at “The Scene”: A TV show that showcased Detroit’s spirit and culture in the 1970s.
History 4 All: ‘Super Smith bros’ make NHL history together
Read full article: History 4 All: ‘Super Smith bros’ make NHL history togetherIn this segment of our History 4 All special, we’re sitting down with brothers and teammates Gemel and Givani Smith, who have made history together in the NHL as Detroit Red Wings.
History 4 All: The story of Idlewild, the ‘Black Eden’ of Michigan
Read full article: History 4 All: The story of Idlewild, the ‘Black Eden’ of MichiganIn this segment of our History 4 All special, we’re visiting Idlewild on Michigan’s west side: A former summer vacation hotspot for Black Americans before the Civil Rights Movement.
History 4 All: How modern efforts to restrict voting rights affect minority communities
Read full article: History 4 All: How modern efforts to restrict voting rights affect minority communitiesIn this segment of our History 4 All special, we’re discussing the modern day effort to restrict voting rights following the 2020 presidential election.
History 4 All: Why the Green Book was essential for Black travelers amid segregation
Read full article: History 4 All: Why the Green Book was essential for Black travelers amid segregationIn this segment of our History 4 All special, we’re learning about the Green Book and how it was used as a guide by Black people traveling in the U.S. before the Civil Rights Movement.
History 4 All: The story and legacy of Dr. Ossian Sweet
Read full article: History 4 All: The story and legacy of Dr. Ossian SweetIn this segment of our History 4 All special, Local 4′s Kimberly Gill and Devin Scillian visit with Daniel Baxter, founder of the Dr. Ossian Sweet Foundation, at the Ossian H. Sweet House in Detroit to learn more about the history of the famed Black physician.
‘History 4 All’: Celebrating Black History Month
Read full article: ‘History 4 All’: Celebrating Black History MonthWDIV-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.
Watch: Metro Detroit student roundtable on Inauguration Day, history and the future
Read full article: Watch: Metro Detroit student roundtable on Inauguration Day, history and the futureDETROIT – Our future -- the next generation of Americans -- got together with Local 4′s Paula Tutman on Inauguration Day. It was a roundtable of more than 30 local students. As we celebrate Black History Month, these students share how they see change and progress happening in our country when it comes to race relations. Experts in our History 4 All special airing during Black History Month say our young people -- our next generation -- are our hope for real change in the future. More: Black History Month stories
Tonight: Local 4′s ‘History 4 All’ special will spark family conversations
Read full article: Tonight: Local 4′s ‘History 4 All’ special will spark family conversationsWDIV-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. This hour-long special is hosted by Devin Scillian and Kimberly Gill, and features stories from them, as well as Rhonda Walker, Evrod Cassimy, Paula Tutman, Steve Garagiola, Larry Spruill, Victor Williams and Jamie Edmonds. Stories include:AdChanges in the corporate world in response to 2020′s civil unrestLesser known Underground Railroad sites in Metro DetroitDiversity in the front office of sport teams and why the Lions and Pistons are leading the wayMotown’s programs for young musicians and singersWDIV’s “History 4 All” special airs Wednesday, February 24 at 8 p.m. on Local 4.