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Local TV Stations Push For Racial Equality

Perhaps a significant step toward real equality could begin with televised dialogues, conversations, interactions and discussions so racial inequality gets exposed to thousands of people in communities all over the U.S., and a path to equality begins to emerge.

by Paul Greeley August 20, 2020 12:13 EDT

Rick Moll

“Racial injustices dominate headlines daily; it’s our responsibility to go past that,” said Rick Moll, the news director of WSLS, Graham Media’s NBC affiliate in Roanoke, Va.

Joe Abouzeid

“In order to move forward, we must help educate our viewers, foster understanding and positive dialogue,” said Joe Abouzeid, general manager of WDTN, Nexstar’s NBC affiliate in Dayton, Ohio.

Lloyd Bucher

“I can think of no other more important issues today than that of equality,” said Lloyd Bucher, general manager of Scripps NBC affiliate in West Palm Beach, WPTV.

Joel Davis

“The special broadcast of Call for Change not only shared a collection of outstanding artists, but also shared a positive, hopeful message for our community,” said Joel Davis, general manager of WRAL, Capitol Broadacsting’s NBC affiliate in Raliegh, N.C.

Many TV stations across the country are hosting events and town hall discussions on TV to push for racial equality.

Perhaps a significant step toward real equality could begin with televised dialogues, conversations, interactions and discussions so racial inequality gets exposed to thousands of people in communities all over the U.S., and a path to equality begins to emerge.

In Raleigh, N.C., WRAL held a virtual telethon that raised more than $200,000 to support the United Way of the Greater Triangle’s Anti-Racism Community Fund. All of the donations will support local nonprofit leaders of color and organizations with systemic approaches to promoting racial equity in housing, food, health care, workforce, or education.

The show may be over but there is still time to donate in the Call For Change, virtual fundraiser!

The show may be over but there is still time to donate in the Call For Change, virtual fundraiser! Donate online: bit.ly/CFC-DONATE Text CHANGE to 919-860-1015Call 919-728-7388 or 888-315-0599

Posted by WRAL TV on Wednesday, August 12, 2020

The station partnered with Band Together, a local nonprofit that uses live music as a platform for social change.

“The world is changing and the moment is now for us to be allies, listeners and use this platform for something bigger,” said Thorne Daubenspeck, Band Together’s executive director.

In Florida, five Scripps-owned  stations collaborated to produce an hour-long special, Race Relations: Shining A Light Across Florida. This in-depth program aired on each of the Scripps stations in the state: WFTS Tampa, WSFL Miami, WPTV West Palm Beach, WFTX Fort Myers and WTXL Tallahassee.

Four anchors, 10 reporters, editors and producers from all corners of the state worked together to build this project. In addition, the show was promoted on air, on social media and digitally in each Scripps market in the Sunshine State.

“Obviously we can’t solve the issue, but we can start with information and knowledge,” said Nicole Wolfe, WSFL’s news director.

In Roanoke, Va., Graham Media’s NBC affiliate, WSLS, aired an hour-long original production called 20/20 Focus: The Push For Equality on Aug. 6. The special program put a spotlight on racial disparities, covered a wide breadth of history and explored how Virginia can move forward toward a more equitable future.

“It was sobering, informative, engaging and full of hope,” said Emily Barr, Graham Media’s president.

Today, Aug. 20, WBDT, Dayton’s CW, is airing a special, A Conversation for Change, that will examine issues of social and racial justice in the Miami Valley.

“In order to move forward, we must help educate our viewers, foster understanding and positive dialogue, and begin the conversation of coming together as a community,” said Joe Abouzeid, WBDT’s general manager.

After the protests and demands for change, the fight for social justice has never been stronger. 2 NEWS is bringing together state and local leaders to discuss the impact they hope to make. Don’t miss A Conversation for Change on Dayton’s CW – Thursday at 7 p.m.

Posted by WDTN-TV on Monday, August 17, 2020


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