William Banks Broadcast Museum Celebrates Prince's Birthday June 7, 2025
The RHYTHM premiered May 16, 2025
The RHYTHM, a movie written, produced and directed by Gerald McBride an alum of WGPR radio and TV tells the story of a black hockey player released from prison to coach a Detroit inner city hockey team. The movie depicts the challenges the black hockey team faces, their perseverance, along with romance and heartbreak on the way to winning by bringing RHYTHM to the game of hockey.
Join the WGPR-TV62 Historical Society for a Free afternoon of Fitness on Saturday, April 12, 2025
WGPR-TV62's Black History Celebration
Join us for An Adult Event filled with Music, Food, Entertainment, and thoughtful conversation
- Music Entertainment by DJ Jac Lovah & Vocalist Stanley Johnson
- Detroit's Official Historian Mr. Jamon Jordan
- Panel Discussion by the Detroit Chapter of the National Association of Black Journalist discussing "The State of Journalism in Detroit"
- Dr. Erin Perry, Editor at Outlier Media will serve as Moderator of the all-star panel of Detroit's top journalist , news reporters, and news managers
Saturday, February 22, 2025
Historic WV Banks Broadcast Museum
3146 E. Jefferson, Detroit, MI 48207
5 PM - 9 PM
$25 Tickets can be purchased on Eventbrite
WGPR TV62 50TH Anniversary Celebration
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner!
Detroit Basketball superstar and hall of famer Isiah Thomas is coming Saturday October 4, 2025 to celebrate with us, the 50th Anniversary of WGPR TV62, America’s first African American owned and operated television station. Thomas will captain a team of special guests including former basketball and football stars Kendrick Perkins and Cam Newton along with ESPN executive vice president David Roberts, a WGPR TV62 alum.
You’re invited to join us for dinner, live music and some wisdom from Isiah Thomas our keynote speaker for the evening.
The WGPR TV62 50th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser is at the William V. Banks Broadcast Museum and Media Center, 3146 E. Jefferson (the former TV studios of WGPR TV 62) Saturday October 4, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. Tickets are limited so act fast and be a part of this historic event and fundraiser for the William V. Banks Broadcast Museum and Media Center.
Event Highlights:
Celebration of WGPR-TV62’s historical significance and legacy
Recognition of notable individuals who helped shape the station’s success
Multimedia presentations showcasing archival footage and original programming
Guest speakers from the media, civic leadership, and WGPR Alumni
Event Details:
Celebration at the William V. Banks Broadcast Museum and
Media Center, 3146 E. Jefferson, the original TV62 studios.
Save The Date!
The WGPR-TV62
50th
Anniversary Celebration
The WGPR Historical Society Celebrates the 50th Anniversary of America’s first Black owned and operated television station with a commemorative dinner honoring those who contributed to the station’s success and its’ historic legacy.
Saturday, October 4, 2025
5:00PM to 9:00PM
An evening of dinner, dance, live entertainment and paying tribute to the cultural, civic, and media impact WGPR-TV62 has had on Detroit and the nation.
50TH Anniversary Celebration
This inspirational movie follows the life of a talented Black hockey player who is wrongfully convicted and sent to prison
Reunited After nearly Four Decades, The Scene is Back! July 19 Don't just watch history- DANCE in it!
50th Anniversary of WGPR TV62 Broadcasting Detroit
2025 will mark the 50th Anniversary of WGPR TV62
- January Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration
- February Black History Month Program
- April Spring Health & Wellness Expo
- May WVBM Salutes Black Business
- June Black Music Month Celebration
- July The Scene Celebrates 50 Years
- October WGPR TV-62 50th Anniversary
This Fall - Celebrations of WGPR-TV62 50th Anniversary Events