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Detroit Institute of Arts’ ‘Regeneration’ spotlights filmmakers, actors from early Black cinema

The Detroit Institute of Arts’ “Regeneration: Black Cinema 1898-1971" exhibit highlights the trailblazing African American filmmakers and actors from the early days of cinema through the Civil Rights Movement. Host Stephen Henderson speaks with Detroit Institute of Arts Curator and Head of the Center for African American Art Valerie Mercer about the museum's landmark exhibition.

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Michigan Women’s Foundation/Boys 2 Books
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Stephen talks with the founder of “Boys 2 Books” and the Michigan Women's Foundation.
Detroit One/DSA Symphony
26:47
Stephen Henderson and guests discuss Detroit and the DSA Symphony
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Stephen Henderson discusses the National Association of Black Suppliers 25th anniversary.
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Stephen Henderson discusses African American life in the New Deal Era and the Sphinx Org.
Behind the Crime Statistics
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Stephen Henderson is joined by Inspector Dwane Blockman and Dr. Carl S. Taylor
Auto Diversity/Digital Divide
26:51
Diversity in the Auto Industry/Digital Divide in Detroit.
Detroit Works Project
26:45
Stephen and guests discuss the Detroit Works Project
Detroit Public Schools
26:47
Stephen and guests discuss the state of the Detroit Public School system
2012 Year End Review
26:47
Stephen Henderson reviews 2012 with guests.
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