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CW11/WPIX TO AIR “JUSTICE, EQUALITY & HOPE: LEGACY OF MARTIN LUTHER KING”

ORIGINAL SPECIAL WILL AIR ON FEBRUARY 23 AND APRIL 4

Contact: Jessica Bellucci 212-210-2626 jbellucci@tribune.com

New York, NY – February 11, 2008 The CW11/WPIX, Tribune Broadcasting's New York CW affiliate will honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an original special "Justice, Equality & Hope: Legacy of Martin Luther King" on Saturday, February 23 at 10:30pm and April 4 at 10:30pm (this version will be updated to reflect the 40th anniversary of Dr. King's assassination.)

Hosted by CW11 Morning News' Tiffany McElroy, "Justice, Equality & Hope: Legacy of Martin Luther King," profiles Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and takes a historical look at the confluence of events that helped shape the Civil Rights movement.

Highlights of the special include: a first hand account of Dr. King's death from Andrew Young, former congressman, and UN ambassador and interviews with Civil Rights experts from Columbia University and Georgetown University. The special also includes historic footage and speeches including Martin Luther King Jr.'s letter from the Birmingham jail and the moving "I Have a Dream" and Memphis rally speeches.

"Justice, Equality & Hope: Legacy of Martin Luther King" interviews include:
• Manning Marable, Professor of History Columbia University
• Maurice Jackson, Professor Georgetown University
• Ambassador Andrew Young, Civil Rights Leader
• Gregory Meeks, US Congressman (D) NY
• Harry E. Johnson, Sr., President – MLK Memorial Project
• Rob Gillum, VP of GM, Chairman GM Foundation
• Darryl R. Matthews, Sr., President Alpha Phi Alpha
• Isaac Newton Farris, Jr., President of King Center & MLK Nephew

The special also includes a feature on the Martin Luther King Jr. National Memorial that is currently under construction in Washington DC, including a walk through of the site and a timeline on its completion, with a discussion of the Memorial's mission and the impact it will have in our society.

"Justice, Equality & Hope: Legacy of Martin Luther King" was locally produced by CW11 and filmed in New York, Detroit, Washington DC and Atlanta.

ABOUT THE CW11/WPIX
New York's CW11 (WPIX-TV Channel 11), is the flagship station of The CW Television Network. Founded in 1948 and owned by Tribune Broadcasting, a division of the Tribune Company, WPIX has long been regarded as a groundbreaking station in New York. In September 2006, WPIX became The CW11, and its successful Network programming, award winning news, extensive library of hit movies, first-run programs, off-network sitcom favorites, quality children's programming and public affairs shows, as well as outstanding event coverage, have contributed to the station's success. The CW11 has earned over 150 Emmy Awards, including two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Morning News Program and multiple Emmy Awards for Outstanding Newscast. The station has been honored with numerous other awards for excellence in reporting, news coverage, public affairs, specials and features. In addition, The CW11 has been the official broadcast television home of the New York Mets since 1999. www.cw11.com