Graham Media Groups’ WSLS 10 aired an hour-long original production called "20/20 Focus: The Push For Equality" on Aug. 6. The special program put a spotlight on racial disparities, covered a wide breadth of history and explored how Virginia can move forward toward a more equitable future.

“Racial injustices dominate headlines daily; it’s our responsibility to go past that. Journalists must dig deep into the issues,” station News Director Rick Moll said. “The work WSLS 10 put in to share difficult conversations while educating is a testament to the connection between our brand and our viewers.”

“It was sobering, informative, engaging and full of hope,” said Graham Media Group President and CEO Emily Barr.

The live experience online brought in 42% new audience.

“Our staff delivers quality and trusted content,” said station Vice President and General Manager Jaimie León. “There really is a difference in local news showing up in people’s feeds: 49% came from social and 49% directly from wsls.com. This shows our communities’ confidence in local news. We are honored and do not take their trust for granted.”

WSLS 10 is proud to serve audiences on every platform.

Click here to watch the full episode, or watch a preview of '20/20 Focus: The Push For Equality' below.