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A conversation with renowned poet Nikki Giovanni

A conversation with renowned poet Nikki Giovanni

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Detroit girl goes viral for her impressions of Black icons

Detroit girl goes viral for her impressions of Black icons

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Forgotten Harvest’s new CEO talks about demand for services

Forgotten Harvest’s new CEO talks about demand for services

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Reparations in Detroit and around the United States

Reparations in Detroit and around the United States

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Detroit artist’s James Baldwin exhibit at The Wright Museum

Detroit artist’s James Baldwin exhibit at The Wright Museum

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Detroit Jazz Festival, Valade Jazz Center, Artist Jess Fendo

Detroit Jazz Festival, Valade Jazz Center, Artist Jess Fendo

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Black churches play supporting role in students’ education

Black churches play supporting role in students’ education

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National Black Business Month supports Black business owners

National Black Business Month supports Black business owners

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The 45th annual September is Black Reading Month

The 45th annual September is Black Reading Month

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Historian Jemar Tisby discusses ‘Spirit of Justice’ book

Historian Jemar Tisby discusses ‘Spirit of Justice’ book

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Detroit Black Film Fest couples with Taste of Black Spirits

Detroit Black Film Fest couples with Taste of Black Spirits

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National Suicide Prevention Month with NAMI Michigan

National Suicide Prevention Month with NAMI Michigan

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American Black Journal

The history, influence of African American religious music

For Black Music Month, host Stephen Henderson talks with Rev. Larry Simmons of Baber Memorial AME Church and Dr. Brandon Waddles, the assistant professor of choral conducting and music education at Wayne State University, about the history and ability of African American religious music to evoke emotions, connect cultures, improve mental health, and serve as a universal language.
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Season 49 Episode 24
Juneteenth/The Tulsa Race Massacre
Juneteenth/The Tulsa Race Massacre | Episode 4924
Detroit Future City Report/Discover Your Spark
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Season 49 Episode 23
Detroit Future City Report/Discover Your Spark
Detroit Future City Report/Discover Your Spark | Episode 4923
The Role of Religion in African American Culture
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Season 49 Episode 22
The Role of Religion in African American Culture
The Role of Religion in African American Culture | Episode 4922
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Season 49 Episode 21
Chief Craig
Chief Craig | Episode 4921
Mental Health Awareness Month/Senator Carl Levin
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Season 49 Episode 20
Mental Health Awareness Month/Senator Carl Levin
Mental Health Awareness Month/Senator Carl Levin | Episode 4920
Chauvin Case/Vickie Thomas
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Season 49 Episode 19
Chauvin Case/Vickie Thomas
Chauvin Case/Vickie Thomas | Episode 4919
Chauvin Case/Small Business Workshop
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Season 49 Episode 18
Chauvin Case/Small Business Workshop
Chauvin Case/Small Business Workshop | Episode 4918
Black Church/Hartford/Greater Grace
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Season 49 Episode 17
Black Church/Hartford/Greater Grace
Black Church/Hartford/Greater Grace | Episode 4917
Shaun Robinson/Alexis Lombre
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Season 49 Episode 16
Shaun Robinson/Alexis Lombre
Shaun Robinson/Alexis Lombre | Episode 4916
Voting Laws/The Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance
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Season 49 Episode 15
Voting Laws/The Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance
Voting Laws/The Metro Detroit Black Business Alliance | Episode 4915
Cera Program/Eyes on the Prize
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Season 49 Episode 14
Cera Program/Eyes on the Prize
Cera Program/Eyes on the Prize | Episode 4914
Black Madonna/Women in Church
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Season 49 Episode 13
Black Madonna/Women in Church
Black Madonna/Women in Church | Episode 4913
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