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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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A black trailblazer in MDOT; two major projects about Detroit’s 1967 uprising. Ep 4423.
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Detroit’s resurgence; celebration for women achievers. Ep 4422.
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Stephen talks with former Black Panther Party member Kathleen Cleaver.
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In honor of Black History Month, we talk with local history makers. Ep 4419.
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A focus on the crisis in the Detroit Public School district and some helpful health tips.
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The latest in the Flint water crisis; conference tackles race in America. Ep 4417.
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District Detroit project; WGPR-TV 62 museum exhibit. Ep 4416.
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Organization connects Detroit churches with service agencies. Ep 4415.
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Addressing violence and brutality in Detroit. Ep 4414.
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A look back at 2015 and revisits some of our favorite interviews. Ep 4413.
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Warren Evans discusses the current status of the county; Dave Bing on Detroit. Ep 4412.
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Efforts to help young, black males succeed educationally in Detroit. Ep 4411.