Skip to main content
Back to Show
American Black Journal

Charles H. Wright Museum celebrates 60 years of Black history and culture in Detroit

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History celebrates its 60th anniversary in 2025. Established in 1965 by Dr. Charles H. Wright and 32 community members, the museum is a cornerstone of Detroit’s cultural and educational landscape. Host Stephen Henderson talks with Director of Design and Fabrication Kevin Davidson about the museum’s history and Dr. Wright’s legacy.

Support Provided By
Season
NABJ
26:46
The National Association of Black Journalists annual convention and career fair | Ep 4633
Concert of Colors/Rhythm & Blues Hall of Fame
26:47
Detroit’s annual “Concert of Colors;” R&B Hall of Fame Museum | Episode 4612
Launch Michigan/FARM
26:46
Improving K-12 education; Helping men become better fathers | Episode 4621
Arise Detroit/Women’s Conference
26:46
Arise Detroit Neighborhoods Day | A national women’s business conference | Episode 4630
Detroiters/Velodrome
26:45
Cast members from the Comedy Central show “Detroiters.” Episode 4629
Family Biz/Bus Tour
26:45
The importance of building a legacy; a new bus tour traces Detroit’s history. Episode 4628
A Conversation with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson
24:51
A conversation with Dr. Michael Eric Dyson on the racial divide in America. Episode 4627
Ford Fund/Booster
26:46
The Ford Freedom Award; Ed Martin Book | Episode 4626
10,000 Small Businesses/Storytellers
26:48
Helping entrepreneurs create jobs and opportunity; The Twisted Storytellers. Ep 4625
Flint/Small Business
26:46
The latest in Flint’s ongoing water crisis; celebrating small businesses. Episode 4624
ABJ 50th/Morningside
26:46
Celebrating our 50th anniversary. Episode 4623
Black Attacks/Kidney Month
26:47
Racist attacks on African Americans; fighting kidney disease in the community. Ep 4622
Active loading indicator