On this day, WHMM-TV (now known as WHUT-TV), located on the campus of Howard University in Washington, D.C., became the first African American-owned and operated public television station in the United States. The station was created to provide programming that reflected the experiences, culture, and interests of the African American community.
WHMM-TV marked a significant milestone in diversifying media ownership and representation in public broadcasting. Today, WHUT-TV continues its mission as a platform for educational and culturally relevant content.
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