Testimonials
In The Press
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- Op Ed - Trump's proposed PBS and NPR budget cuts will damage excellence in broadcasting | Letters | Detroit Free Press | May 18, 2025
- Op Ed - Baruah, Nicholson: We must protect Detroit's public media | The Detroit News | May 14, 2025
- Op Ed - PBS is essential by Andrea Hughes | The Detroit News | May 6, 2025
Partnership in the Community
Detroit PBS’s deep commitment to storytelling in Detroit and the surrounding region, along with their focus on environmental coverage, has made them an indispensable partner in our shared Mission.
Nina Ignaczak, Founder and Editor, Planet Detroit
My program’s partnership with Detroit PBS inspired a caregiver to become an educator after experiencing the joy in engaging with her child through the RWR program.
Community Member
I absolutely love the station. PBS programs bring me great joy. They’re both entertaining and informative. Nova, Nature, Masterpiece, Ken Burns… I used to be a recipe tester for America’s Test Kitchen and watch the shows until this day. I also love This Old House and never miss an episode.
Supporting PBS is important to me for I would be lost without the shows I love. I retired in 2008 and have time to enjoy all the shows I missed when I was working full time and raising my sons while earning my MBA.
Denise Hammond
Some of my most impactful work has come from directly supporting teachers through professional development and community outreach events. I know how difficult being an educator is and I love knowing that my work with the MLC is making a difference for them.
Conor McCoy, Community Engagement Coordinator for WNMU-TV
Detroit PBS’s involvement with a nationwide community of booklovers and readers is an integral part of what makes them stand out. Their commitment to highlighting diverse literary voices and fostering a deeper understanding of the arts and culture through thoughtful programming enriches the community in meaningful ways. We are so grateful for this collaboration.
George Kendall (he/him), Senior Director, ALA Publishing & Media, Publisher, Booklist Publications
Detroit PBS’s deep commitment to storytelling in Detroit and the surrounding region, along with their focus on environmental coverage, has made them an indispensable partner in our shared Mission.
Nina Ignaczak, Founder and Editor, Planet Detroit
My program’s partnership with Detroit PBS inspired a caregiver to become an educator after experiencing the joy in engaging with her child through the RWR program.
Community Member
I absolutely love the station. PBS programs bring me great joy. They’re both entertaining and informative. Nova, Nature, Masterpiece, Ken Burns… I used to be a recipe tester for America’s Test Kitchen and watch the shows until this day. I also love This Old House and never miss an episode.
Supporting PBS is important to me for I would be lost without the shows I love. I retired in 2008 and have time to enjoy all the shows I missed when I was working full time and raising my sons while earning my MBA.
Denise Hammond
Some of my most impactful work has come from directly supporting teachers through professional development and community outreach events. I know how difficult being an educator is and I love knowing that my work with the MLC is making a difference for them.
Conor McCoy, Community Engagement Coordinator for WNMU-TV
Detroit PBS’s involvement with a nationwide community of booklovers and readers is an integral part of what makes them stand out. Their commitment to highlighting diverse literary voices and fostering a deeper understanding of the arts and culture through thoughtful programming enriches the community in meaningful ways. We are so grateful for this collaboration.
George Kendall (he/him), Senior Director, ALA Publishing & Media, Publisher, Booklist Publications
Detroit PBS’s deep commitment to storytelling in Detroit and the surrounding region, along with their focus on environmental coverage, has made them an indispensable partner in our shared Mission.
Nina Ignaczak, Founder and Editor, Planet Detroit
Education and Informing Communities
Detroit PBS is the only television media organization that is designed to inform, educate and connect. In an era that is notorious for divisiveness and conflict, Detroit PBS continues to provide first-rate programs that are non-partisan, thoughtful, and accurate. Detroit PBS provides the American public with national and local access to the best sources of information to navigate and understand the issues that matter the most. Through its mission of providing relevance to all citizens regardless of income, race, or gender, Detroit PBS provides a crucial service to strengthen our democratic institutions and promote civility and civic engagement.
Hannan Lis, CEO Lis Ventures, LLC & Former Member of Detroit PBS Board of Trustees
We are proud to partner with an organization that shares our commitment to informing and engaging the Detroit community.
Nina Ignaczak, Founder and Editor, Planet Detroit
As a leader in the Brightmoor community, I’ve seen how Detroit PBS’s work goes beyond just telling our stories—it empowers us. For the past 10 years, the station’s Education team has been part of our community. They work alongside us, capturing the strength, love, and determination that define this neighborhood.
Marlin Franklin, Brightmoor Community Leader/Resident, Brilliant Detroit Brightmoor Hub
The mission of the MLC really resonates with me, as I also believe in supporting Michigan students’ educational endeavors. It allowed me to still be an educator outside of the classroom and support even more students.
Cheyenne Peters, Detroit PBS Donor
I want to extend my sincere gratitude to all the great folks at Detroit PBS for Read, Write, Roar! and other programs. My daughter is reading – it’s a major component of her life and her test scores are steadily improving. Programs like this really empower her to take ownership over the subject matter. Thank you for providing these kinds of learning opportunities.
Father of Camilla, an early reader
We’ve always promoted PBS Kids because if children are watching TV, let it be PBS Kids, that’s number one. And we have continuously shared through our website, in our newsletters and all of our communications direct links to PBS Kids and the Michigan Learning Channel because we think it’s the best that can support parents and children and teachers. So we’re big fans.
A Community Partner
Detroit PBS is the only television media organization that is designed to inform, educate and connect. In an era that is notorious for divisiveness and conflict, Detroit PBS continues to provide first-rate programs that are non-partisan, thoughtful, and accurate. Detroit PBS provides the American public with national and local access to the best sources of information to navigate and understand the issues that matter the most. Through its mission of providing relevance to all citizens regardless of income, race, or gender, Detroit PBS provides a crucial service to strengthen our democratic institutions and promote civility and civic engagement.
Hannan Lis, CEO Lis Ventures, LLC & Former Member of Detroit PBS Board of Trustees
We are proud to partner with an organization that shares our commitment to informing and engaging the Detroit community.
Nina Ignaczak, Founder and Editor, Planet Detroit
As a leader in the Brightmoor community, I’ve seen how Detroit PBS’s work goes beyond just telling our stories—it empowers us. For the past 10 years, the station’s Education team has been part of our community. They work alongside us, capturing the strength, love, and determination that define this neighborhood.
Marlin Franklin, Brightmoor Community Leader/Resident, Brilliant Detroit Brightmoor Hub
The mission of the MLC really resonates with me, as I also believe in supporting Michigan students’ educational endeavors. It allowed me to still be an educator outside of the classroom and support even more students.
Cheyenne Peters, Detroit PBS Donor
I want to extend my sincere gratitude to all the great folks at Detroit PBS for Read, Write, Roar! and other programs. My daughter is reading – it’s a major component of her life and her test scores are steadily improving. Programs like this really empower her to take ownership over the subject matter. Thank you for providing these kinds of learning opportunities.
Father of Camilla, an early reader
We’ve always promoted PBS Kids because if children are watching TV, let it be PBS Kids, that’s number one. And we have continuously shared through our website, in our newsletters and all of our communications direct links to PBS Kids and the Michigan Learning Channel because we think it’s the best that can support parents and children and teachers. So we’re big fans.
A Community Partner
Detroit PBS is the only television media organization that is designed to inform, educate and connect. In an era that is notorious for divisiveness and conflict, Detroit PBS continues to provide first-rate programs that are non-partisan, thoughtful, and accurate. Detroit PBS provides the American public with national and local access to the best sources of information to navigate and understand the issues that matter the most. Through its mission of providing relevance to all citizens regardless of income, race, or gender, Detroit PBS provides a crucial service to strengthen our democratic institutions and promote civility and civic engagement.
Hannan Lis, CEO Lis Ventures, LLC & Former Member of Detroit PBS Board of Trustees
Serving Diverse Communities
I love PBS NewsHour along with many of your other excellent programs. In these challenging times, I hope all dedicated news organizations remain steadfast in their commitment to impartial and thorough reporting—without fear. My donation is a tribute to the brave journalists who work tirelessly to inform and enlighten the public.
Your logo encapsulates my intent: Protect public media.
Vaneerat
The MLC is very special because not only does it highlight Michigan related content but also it is a 24-hour television channel in addition to having online resources. The flexibility of being able to watch the programs via broadcast and online really helps to reach Michigan families who might otherwise not have access to such fantastic educational programming.
Cheyenne Peters, Detroit PBS Donor
They [Detroit PBS] go to McDonald’s…I mean, like, some of the most unconventional places…But jeez they go to like gas stations. They go to different places that, or, grocery stores, you know, places where large populations of families frequent a lot…it ain’t just like partnerships with organizations, they’re getting their word out, they’re actually just like in your neighborhood. You might pop up at the gas station and get some gas and see Clifford the dog hanging out inside. So that’s a really cool thing.
Community Member
Thank you to all the people behind both public broadcast forums, Detroit PBS and 90.9 WRCJ. Free and accessible media are in truth critical to our rational decision-making process and in fact to our holistic mental health.
Rodger Wolff
My granddaughter loved the program so much. She has dyslexia and the program was easy for her and greatly improved her reading. We are talking about a child that didn’t like reading because of her diagnosis but now she is thriving in reading as she enters middle school.
Community Member
I love PBS NewsHour along with many of your other excellent programs. In these challenging times, I hope all dedicated news organizations remain steadfast in their commitment to impartial and thorough reporting—without fear. My donation is a tribute to the brave journalists who work tirelessly to inform and enlighten the public.
Your logo encapsulates my intent: Protect public media.
Vaneerat
The MLC is very special because not only does it highlight Michigan related content but also it is a 24-hour television channel in addition to having online resources. The flexibility of being able to watch the programs via broadcast and online really helps to reach Michigan families who might otherwise not have access to such fantastic educational programming.
Cheyenne Peters, Detroit PBS Donor
They [Detroit PBS] go to McDonald’s…I mean, like, some of the most unconventional places…But jeez they go to like gas stations. They go to different places that, or, grocery stores, you know, places where large populations of families frequent a lot…it ain’t just like partnerships with organizations, they’re getting their word out, they’re actually just like in your neighborhood. You might pop up at the gas station and get some gas and see Clifford the dog hanging out inside. So that’s a really cool thing.
Community Member
Thank you to all the people behind both public broadcast forums, Detroit PBS and 90.9 WRCJ. Free and accessible media are in truth critical to our rational decision-making process and in fact to our holistic mental health.
Rodger Wolff
My granddaughter loved the program so much. She has dyslexia and the program was easy for her and greatly improved her reading. We are talking about a child that didn’t like reading because of her diagnosis but now she is thriving in reading as she enters middle school.
Community Member
I love PBS NewsHour along with many of your other excellent programs. In these challenging times, I hope all dedicated news organizations remain steadfast in their commitment to impartial and thorough reporting—without fear. My donation is a tribute to the brave journalists who work tirelessly to inform and enlighten the public.
Your logo encapsulates my intent: Protect public media.
Vaneerat