LUTV Station Operations Manager Gordon S. Williams will receive a Congressional Commendation and be honored with Special Congressional Recognition from the office of U.S. Representative, and Texas Native, Brian Babin for his achievements in media related to Black experience and history in the Southeast Texas region. The commendation takes place during the 80-year anniversary of the Beaumont race riot.
Two of Williams' projects, The Example and They Will Talk About Us: The Charlton-Pollard Story will be screened before the recognition ceremony.