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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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Tavis Smiley discusses his new book, career, and other projects. Ep 4303.
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African-American history makers; at-risk youth get on the path to success. Ep 4302.
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Domestic violence in the world of sports; Focus HOPE’s upcoming fundraiser. Ep 4301.
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Mental illness; Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries; Detroit Black history. Ep 4238.
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A look at the issues surrounding the death of unarmed teenager, Michael Brown. Ep 4237
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The world’s largest free jazz festival is turning 35 years old this year. Episode 4236.
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Discrimination in the housing market; new photo book features the Detroit River. Ep 4235.
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Impact of M-1 project; Cody High School gets a major renovation. Episode 4234.
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Childhood development in Michigan; success of Detroit-based White Construction. Ep 4233.
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Underground Railroad conference comes to town; Detroiter inspires black males. Ep 4232.
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Local connection to the 1964 Freedom Summer Project, plus Detroit pride goes on display.
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We take a look at the recommendations of the Detroit Blight Removal Task Force. Ep 4230.