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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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Diversity in medicine; remembering community activist Ron Scott. Ep 4410.
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Dr. M. Roy Wilson on growth at WSU; a look at Detroit’s Warrendale community. Ep 4409
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U of M’s steps to address diversity; Black Friday shopping experience in Detroit. Ep 4408.
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An in-depth conversation with Detroit’s new Fire Commissioner. Ep 4407.
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New literacy program in Detroit; PAL launches baseball & photography programs. Ep 4406
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Help with ACA open enrollment; one of Detroit’s most successful entrepreneurs. Ep 4405
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Campaign to process abandoned rape kits; revitalizing the Livernois corridor. Ep 4404.
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BINGO mentoring program for young men; film scholarship for youth. Ep 4403.
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Rev. Jesse Jackson discusses Rainbow Push Summit; encouraging interest in STEM. Ep 4402
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John W. Barfield shares his success story; getting mental health campaign. Ep 4401.
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Celebrating 50 years of the Wright Museum; remembering Mel Farr. Ep 4336.
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Plans to support black men and boys; stabilizing Detroit neighborhoods. Ep 4343.