Honoring Black History 2024
(WBRE/WYOU) Join the 28/22 Eyewitness News Team for “Honoring Black History”. The program airs Saturday, February 24 at 7 pm on WYOU and Sunday, February 25 at 1 pm and 11:30 pm on WBRE.
The team will share stories of community, religious, and civic leaders in Northeast and Central Pennsylvania who are making a difference every day and inspiring a new generation.
28/22 News Reporter Julie Dunphy sits down with Ty Holmes, who was recently selected as the first African American president of the Scranton School Board. Ty shares his an amazing story about his upbringing and military service and is an inspiration to us all.
28/22 News Reporter Iyee Jagne gets us up to date with Williamsport Mayor Derek Slaughter who is beginning his second term in office. Learn what inspired the former teacher to get involved with politics.
Constance Wynn is the long-time historian for the Wilkes-Barre Chapter of the NAACP. We learned so much from Constance during an interview with 28/22 Reporter Madonna Mantione. Her story is gripping and inspiring.
“Will You Pray with Me” are the words often said by Pastor Dr. Marquerita Story of Williamsport. Reporter Iyee Jagne has more on the uplifting life and journey of Pastor Story.
Danielle Keith-Alexandre offers a beacon of hope and shelter to those who call the streets home. 28/22 Reporter Emily Allegrucci shares the new CEO of the Keystone Mission’s story with us.
28/22 Reporter Iyee Jagne joins us again with a first! Student leader, Verena Lake will be the first black female student to graduate from the surveying engineering program at Penn State’s Wilkes-Barre campus.
28/22 Reporter Kathryn Oleary heads to the Poconos to catch up with the dynamic mother-and-daughter team of Mattie Willilams and Tarama Williams Hood. They own a bridal shop and their storybook story almost came to an by a devasting fire. The shop is now re-open and nothing is stopping this duo.
We will also meet Zakiyyah Smith. A business consultant whose mission is to help Black Owned and women-owned businesses. 28/22 Reporter Iyee Jagne will share Zakiyyah’s story and why she is passionate about helping others succeed in business.
Harrisburg Reporter Valerie Pritchett Takes a Closer Look for Us at the Crown Act.
She speaks with lawmakers and others about the law and where it stands in the Commonwealth.
Brittany Stephenson is making history in Luzerne County as the first Black Woman on the Luzerne County Council. She speaks with our Madonna Mantione about her journey and what she hopes to accomplish as she begins a new chapter in her life.
28/22 Reporter Gianna Galli had fun and was well-fed when she stopped by Chef Von and Mom’s restaurant in Scranton. Chef Ryan Von Smith is currently on Reality Show cooking great meals. We learn more about his journey to the kitchen and more.
Then, PA Live Host Chris Bohinski joins local muralist “Have A Art”. NEPA is his canvas, and he is creating wonderful images across our region. We will watch him create and talk about his work and works of art.
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