Delta College's
WDCQ-TV is joining an effort to harness grassroots enthusiasm for public media.
The station recently announced that it has joined with public television and radio stations from across the United States in an effort to get the support of the estimated 170 million Americans who watch or listen to the programming of public media each month.
The 170 Million Americans campaign was founded on the belief that the U.S. is in need of a strong public media system that can act as a source of non-partisan news, local cultural programming and non-commercial educational programs. Public funding helps keep these stations on the airwaves and ensures that public media will continue to enhance the quality of life of local communities through its offerings of children's programming, news and public affairs, music and culture, and more.
WDCQ-TV plans to promote the campaign effort to members, listeners, viewers, and the Great Lakes Bay Region community by urging supporters to join the campaign at 170MillionAmericans.org.
"2011 will be the year when a vigorous debate over the importance of public media will occur," says Barry Baker, General Manager of WDCQ-TV "And we're proud to be a driver in this coordinated grassroots efforts to harness the support and energy of every supporter of public media in America."
Writer: Sam EgglestonSource: Barry Baker, WDCQ-TV
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