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A look back at current events, the arts and ‘The Black Church in Detroit’ in 2025
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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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Arise Detroit prepares for 11th Neighborhoods Day; new Detroit music with a message.
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Book tells stories of black Detroiters; original production addresses 1967 Detroit riots.
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JPMorgan Chase invests in city businesses; details on the Cinetopia Film Festival. Ep 4532
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A look at the state of foster care; a 6K race to raise money for cancer survivors. E 4531.
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New effort to help Detroiters manage their money; students get hands-on experience. E 4530
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Young Detroiters get on-the-job experience; a traveling Black History Museum. Ep 4529.
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A conversation with Berry Gordy; raising awareness about human trafficking. Ep 4528.
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The largest study on African Americans & cancer; workshop for small businesses. Ep 4536.
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DPSCD’s interim supt. on student achievement; pathways that lead to prison. Ep 4525.
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Project traces progress of Blacks in Michigan; new funding for community leaders. Ep 4524.
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A comprehensive report by the Michigan Civil Rights Commission.
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New leadership for local pastoral coalition; local women honored for their achievements.