Radio, TV broadcasting pioneers honored at 6abc Black History Month event

Among the honorees were Radio Broadcasting Pioneers Patty Jackson and Gary Shepherd and award-winning journalist and former Action News Anchor Lisa Thomas-Laury and former Public Affairs Director Linda Munich.

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- 6abc was proud to host a very special Black History Month event in Philadelphia's Wynnefield Heights section on Thursday afternoon.

6abc President and General Manager Bernie Prazenica welcomed dozens of leaders from several notable organizations.
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Among the honorees were Radio Broadcasting Pioneers Patty Jackson and Gary Shepherd, and award-winning journalist and former Action News Anchor Lisa Thomas-Laury and former Public Affairs Director Linda Munich.

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You can hear more from these individuals who manifested a level of Black excellence in TV and radio broadcasting over their long careers. Action News Anchors Rick Williams and Sharrie Williams hosted the special: 'Resilience and Representation in the Media'.

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