As America marks its historic 250th birthday, Nexstar’s TEGNA Inc. unit is “telling the story of the nation through the people who shape it every day” through a year-long, cross-platform storytelling initiative highlighting everyday Americans “whose acts of service, generosity and leadership are strengthening their communities and the country.”
America’s 250: Red, White & YOU culminates in a one-hour special hosted by Lesli Foster and Lorenzo Hall, who are based at TEGNA flagship WUSA9 in Washington, D.C.
It will be broadcast and streamed across all TEGNA stations beginning June 29.
“Our journalists are uniquely positioned to tell the stories that together create a powerful portrait of who we are as Americans,” said Raquel Amparo, Senior VP of Content at TEGNA. “America’s 250: Red, White & YOU is a reminder that local journalism creates a shared national experience connecting communities across the country.”
Throughout the year-long initiative, TEGNA’s local news teams have shined a light on the neighbors who shape our communities—from passionate educators and artists to dedicated volunteers, veterans and entrepreneurs. The special showcases these inspiring Americans, offering a uniquely local perspective on the values, resilience and generosity that continue to define America.
The one-hour special will see an encore presentation in July.
— With reporting from RBR+TVBR in Washington, D.C.
