WXYZ DETROIT — Once again, it’s time to share our soap box. Our recent Channel 7 Editorial about National Hispanic Heritage Month prompted Facebook “Likes” from:
Laurie Swier
Karen Moore
Amy Lynn
Steve Vigneau
Ameia Graham
Ginger León
Tina Thabigt
Vicky Harbourne
Nicholas Ramon wrote:
“If you want to experience the heart and soul of the Hispanic and Latino culture in Southeast Michigan, just visit us in Southwest Detroit. Restaurants, bakeries, gift shops, we have it all.”
Another viewer said:
“Our contribution to Detroit and America is considerable. Our job is to make sure our history isn’t swept under the rug or watered down in history books.”
- E. Parzival
One place to learn more is on our wxyz.com website. Just click on the special section devoted to National Hispanic Heritage Month.
Our station editorial about our campaign to get more age-appropriate books in the hands of children, prompted this comment.
“I’m glad to see this effort by Channel 7 and the Michigan Legislature finally investing more money in early childhood education.”
- Milton W.
And finally, this succinct message:
“Reading is the key to everything positive!”
- C. Benjaminson
Thanks for writing and watching.
I’m Chuck Stokes, Editorial Director
Broadcast: October 6 - 9, 2022
