5 Reasons to Support WHUT — and Public Media — This Giving Season

Celebrating 45 Years of Service, Storytelling, and Community

As WHUT – Howard University Television celebrates its 45th anniversary, we’re reflecting on what it means to serve the Washington, D.C. region as the nation’s only Black-owned public television station. For nearly half a century, WHUT has been a home for trusted stories, local voices, and programming that uplifts, informs, and inspires. This giving season, your support ensures that legacy continues — and that our next 45 years shine even brighter.

Here are five meaningful reasons to support WHUT and public media right now:

1. Because WHUT Preserves and Celebrates Our Past

For 45 years, WHUT has been a guardian of culture, memory, and history. From legacy programs like Evening Exchange with Kojo Nnamdi to decades of documentaries capturing local Black excellence, WHUT’s archive is a living reflection of the D.C. experience. Supporting WHUT means preserving these stories — not letting them fade.

2. Because Public Media Amplifies Community Impact

Public media isn’t just about broadcasting. It’s about engagement, partnership, and service. WHUT works directly with local schools, senior centers, nonprofits, and community leaders to host screenings, conversations, and initiatives that bring people together. When you support WHUT, you’re investing in programming that drives dialogue, strengthens neighborhoods, and connects the DMV.

3. Because WHUT Invests in the Future — Especially Young Voices

Our 45th anniversary theme includes Illuminating our FUTURE, and that future is bright. WHUT creates student-centered content, internship opportunities, youth-led programming, and platforms like Spotlight that highlight emerging storytellers. Your support nurtures the next generation of journalists, filmmakers, producers, and media leaders — right here at Howard University.

Members of the Spotlight Television Network Producing Howard University's Convocation Ceremony

4. Because Public Media Is Free, Accessible, and Essential

At a time when misinformation spreads quickly and paywalls limit access, public media remains one of the last places where everyone — regardless of income — can learn, explore, and stay informed. WHUT provides trusted news, arts, culture, educational children’s programming, and local storytelling without barriers. Your donation keeps it that way.

5. Because WHUT’s 45-Year Legacy Depends on You

Public media survives because communities believe in it. WHUT’s 45-year journey was built by viewers, donors, and neighbors who understood that independent storytelling matters. As we look toward the next 45 years — expanding digital offerings, elevating new voices, and deepening community programming — your support is the key that unlocks our next chapter.

This Giving Season, Be Part of the Story

When you give to WHUT, you’re supporting more than a television station. You’re supporting a cultural institution, a community partner, a classroom without walls, and a legacy of Black excellence in public media.

Celebrate our PAST.
Broadcast our IMPACT.
Illuminate our FUTURE.

Make your gift to WHUT today — and help power the next 45 years of stories that matter.