Home > Events and Programs > Special Events > Television Announcement Special Events Important Television Notice! BACKGROUND: By law, all full-power television stations in the U.S. must turn off their analog signals on February 17, 2009 and begin broadcasting exclusively in a digital format. Recent polling data suggests that the transition to DTV will disproportionately affect minority communities, including the elderly and African-Americans. July 19, 2008 In cooperation with the NAB, the National Black Church Initiative (NBCI) will be distributing 100,000 pieces of DTV literature throughout their network of churches. July 20, 2008 At 25 different locations around the city of Detroit the NBCI will be hosting speakers to address congregations on the DTV conversion. Tuesday, July 22, 2008 10:00 AM: News Conference at Main Library Speakers to Include · Karole White, MAB President/CEO · Reverend Anthony Evans, National Black Church Initiative · Local Reverend/Pastor TBD, Local Church Representative · Rep. George Cushingberry Jr. House DTV Honorary Chair Invited guests and dignitaries: General Managers from Detroit TV Stations, Lawmakers from the Detroit Area, Mayor, City Council. 12:00 Noon: DTV Public Presentation in Friends Auditorium of Main Library MAB staff to give presentation for general public & Q&A with local TV station DTV Coordinators 3:00 PM: Conclusion of the Public Presentation Program A public Service of Michigan Association of Broadcasters, National Black Church Initiative, Local Detroit Broadcasters and The Detroit Public Library.