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A look back at current events, the arts and ‘The Black Church in Detroit’ in 2025
Season 54
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American Black Journal
A look into the history of the family who created WCHB radio
In a special Destination Detroit report, One Detroit producer Bill Kubota explores the history of WCHB and WJZZ radio with members of the family who founded the stations. Annette Bass and her brother-in-law Eric Bass talk about how his grandfather, father and uncle built the Inkster-based WCHB-AM radio from the ground up. It was a first for an African American owned and operated radio station.
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Detroit’s Qline moves into its next phase after providing thousands of free rides. Ep 4546
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How does the nation heal and move forward after the violence in Charlottesville? Ep 4545.
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What’s new, who’s performing, and how the city benefits from Detroit Jazz Fest. Ep 4544.
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A call for hundreds of volunteer mentors; independent filmmakers share their work. Ep 4543
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Challenges of minority-owned businesses; preview of African World Festival. Ep 4542.
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A look at efforts to increase organ donors. A program keeping talent in Detroit. Ep. 4541
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A look at “Detroit” the movie. A historian’s view on Detroit 1967. Ep. 4540
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Has Detroit media coverage changed since the 1967 rebellion? Ep 4539.
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Celebrating achievements of Black men; community event remembers Detroit ‘67. Ep 4538.
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Impact of President Trump’s policies on minorities; acquittals of police officers. Ep 4537
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A chat with DPS superintendent; new exhibit on the 1967 rebellion. Ep 4536.
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New book recounts the life of Jackie Wilson; special report on poverty. Ep 4535.