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A look back at current events, the arts and ‘The Black Church in Detroit’ in 2025
Season 54
Episode 1
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Fighting food insecurity, a special caregiving report about planning for the future
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Episode 3
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Radio personality Gerald McBride’s memoir, previewing "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History"
Season 54
Episode 5
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Iconic hug photo from 1948 World Series, preserving the contributions of women jazz artists in Detroit
Season 54
Episode 6
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Black Church in Detroit series examines Black presence in the Bible and “Faith in Detroit”
Season 54
Episode 8
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Outlook for small businesses, Eccalon expands to Detroit, remembering Ron Teasley
Season 54
Episode 9
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Empowering African American children, philanthropy’s role in Detroit’s growth
Season 54
Episode 10
25:00
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American Black Journal
Disney’s “The Lion King” is back at the Detroit Opera House
Disney’s “The Lion King” has returned to the Detroit Opera House for its sixth residency. Host Stephen Henderson sits down with Zama Magudulela, who plays Rafiki, and Thembelihle Cele, who plays Nala. The two South African actors talk about being a part of a show that celebrates their home country’s culture and languages. They also discuss the musical’s impact on audiences around the world.
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Detroit’s Black churches rally support after mass shooting and The Four Tops’ Duke Fakir.
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Maternal mortality rates in Michigan and United Way’s free Summer Discovery program.
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Meet Forgotten Harvest’s new CEO Adrian Lewis and a conversation on reparations.
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ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day, African World Festival and jazz artist Sky Covington.
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A conversation with poet Nikki Giovanni and an eight-year-old Detroit girl’s viral story.
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Black religious music’s influence and the 17th annual Silence the Violence march.
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“Tiff Massey: 7 Mile + Livernois” exhibit and DABO’s Community Empowerment Speaker Series.
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Black churches provide sanctuary and support for youth facing mental health challenges.
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CCH Pounder’s art exhibit at The Wright, Michigan Roundtable for Diversity & Inclusion.
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A decade after the Flint water crisis and a preview of the 2024 Small Business Workshop.
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Detroit Family Caregivers’ Project creates caregiving ministries in local Black churches.
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National Minority Health Month and the NFL Draft’s impact on tourism in Detroit.