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Season 54
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Actor Brian Taylor on his role as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in Detroit Public Theatre’s “The Mountaintop”
Actor and Detroit-area native Brian Taylor joins host Stephen Henderson to talk about his role as Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in the production of "The Mountaintop" currently playing at Detroit Public Theatre through March 8. The award-winning, two-person play reimagines the events that took place on the night before Dr. King's assassination in 1968.
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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.
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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.