Chuck Stokes

1 week ago | wxyz.com | Chuck Stokes

WXYZ DETROIT — On Sunday, June 22, Spotlight on the News will interview Rev. Dr. Wendell Anthony and Kamilia Landrum, leaders of the NAACP Detroit Branch; and Sinai Grace Hospital CEO Giridhar "Gary" Purushotham. Who and what's lined up for the 70th anniversary Fight for Freedom Fund Dinner at Detroit's Huntington Place? Get all the details on this week's Spotlight. Spotlight on the News, now in its 60th season, is Michigan's longest-running weekly news and public affairs television program.

1 week ago | wxyz.com | Chuck Stokes

WXYZ DETROIT — It’s a nearly half-century old Channel 7 tradition that people love. Our annual Brightest and Best salute to high school graduates prompted these comments. Mira Todd said:Congratulations to these young students.They are deserving of your positive recognition.”A Macomb County viewer wrote:“I was so pleased to see someone I know represented in the wxyz.com tribute. Showing their names, faces, and schools they represent is so important to their self-esteem.”-          M.

2 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Chuck Stokes

WXYZ DETROIT — On Sunday, June 15, Spotlight on the News continues its look inside the Detroit mayoral race with candidates Saunteel Jenkins and Fred Durhal III. Why do they want to be the next elected CEO of Michigan's largest city? Jenkins used to be President of the Detroit City Council and CEO of The Heat and Warmth Fund (THAW). Durhal used to be a Michigan State Representative but now serves on the Detroit City Council. See what experience they would bring to the mayor's office, if elected.

3 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Chuck Stokes

WXYZ DETROIT — On Sunday, June 8, Spotlight on the News will look inside the Detroit mayoral race and the current mood of Michigan residents as it relates to politics, healthcare, and the economy. Our guests will include Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield, a candidate for Detroit Mayor, and Bernie Porn, President of Lansing-based EPIC-MRA polling firm. Spotlight on the News, now in its 60th season, is Michigan's longest-running weekly news and public affairs television program.

4 weeks ago | wxyz.com | Chuck Stokes

WXYZ DETROIT — On Sunday, June 1, Spotlight on the News will interview Hilary Doe, the Chief Growth Officer for the State of Michigan. What's her plan for increasing population in the Great Lakes States? Is it working? If so, what's Michigan's fastest growing area? Spotlight on the News, now in its 60th season, is Michigan's longest-running weekly news and public affairs television program.