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Living the Legacy

Living the Legacy - Black History MonthBlack History Month is a time to celebrate the achievements of African-Americans. Although it is traditionally celebrated in February, the accomplishments and history of African-Americans can be celebrated year-round.

Living the Legacy
WRAL-TV celebrates Black History Month with Living the Legacy. This month-long campaign, which includes a series of public service announcements and weekly news stories, spotlights the accomplishments of local individuals who are living the legacy of their ancestry and great African-American leaders.

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2009 Profiles

2008 Profiles

2007 Profiles


2006 Profiles

Loss of WRAL Pioneer J.D. Lewis
J.D. Lewis died Feb. 17, 2007. His career in broadcasting spanned more than four decades. He was also the popular host of "Teenage Frolics," a dance program, which debuted in 1958 on WRAL.


Triangle Urban League Legend's Gala

Please make plans to attend the first Triangle Urban League Legend's Gala presented by WRAL. It will be held Friday, Feb. 16 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Cary. The black-tie fund-raising event , modeled after Oprah Winfrey's Legends Weekend, will honor the contributions of some of the Triangle's legends. In addition to the legends being honored, there will also be an art sale, featuring many of the works by artist Larry Poncho Brown.

Civil Rights

Martin Luther King Jr.


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