WGPR Museum: Telling Our Story

04/04/2026

Join Us Saturday, April 18, at 1pm-3pm Life in the Caribbean
Special panel discussion on Visiting and Living in the Caribbean.
The William V. Banks Museum is hosting an afternoon for you to explore our museum and explore the subject of Living and Vacationing in the Caribbean.

A select panel of persons with experience in the subject will be on hand to share their knowledge and experiences.
It's a free event with refreshments for visitors.

Donations to the Museum will be accepted at the door

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03/28/2026

https://www.detroitpbs.org/news-media/one-detroit/remembering-karen-hudson-samuels/

The Detroit PBS community was saddened to hear of the passing of Karen Hudson Samuel, former News Director of WGPR-TV, Executive Director of WGPR-TV 62 Historical Society, DPTV Community Advisory Panel member, and an important figure in our city’s media history. She will long be remembered as a pi...

01/31/2026

Come join us for Black History Month at the museum.

01/28/2026

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Join us for an insightful discussion on the evolution of Black radio at the William V. Banks Broadcast Museum & Media Center.

01/24/2026

The museum closed today due to extreme cold weather. January 24, 2026 ❄️☃️❄️

12/03/2025

Donations to the museum can be made at
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09/10/2025

Join us for a movie screening of Black Ice: The Rhythm!

Experience the magic of this captivating film at the William V. Banks Broadcast Museum & Media Center. The WGPR Historical Society invites you to a fundraiser featuring the Detroit-based Motion picture “Black Ice: The Rhythm” on September 20th at 5:00 pm at the William V. Banks Broadcast Museum and Media Center, 3146 E. Jefferson.

Gerald McBride, known for his popular radio show “Battle of the Ole School,” and former WGPR radio and TV62 personality, wrote, directed, and produced Black Ice: The Rhythm.

This special screening of this inspirational movie follows the life of a talented Black hockey player who is wrongfully convicted and sent to prison. A condition of his release from prison, he must teach an undisciplined group of young black teens to play hockey at a Detroit rec center. The movie portrays the challenges faced by the black hockey team as they navigate racism, perseverance, romance, and heartbreak within the competitive world of hockey. You will love this story!

Meet Gerald McBride as he discusses his film following the screening!

Doors open at 4:30 PM

Tickets at Eventbrite. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1597747067489?aff=oddtdtcreator

05/08/2025

COME JOIN US FOR THIS DANCE PARTY OF NON STOP PRINCE AND PRINCE ASSOCIATED MUSIC!!!! YOU DON’T WANT TO MISS THIS TRIBUTE!!!!

05/07/2025

PARTY OUTSIDE AND INSIDE!! FUNDRAISER FOR THE WALL OF FLAME!! (THE SCENE DEDICATION WALL)