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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 47 Episode 40
The 1619 Project/Entertainment Social Justice
The 1619 Project/Entertainment Social Justice | Episode 4740
Boys & Girls Clubs/Non-Profit Leaders of Color
23:45
Season 47 Episode 39
Boys & Girls Clubs/Non-Profit Leaders of Color
Boys & Girls Clubs/Non-Profit Leaders of Color | Episode 4739
Alpha Centennial/Roster Detroit/Lottie
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Season 47 Episode 37
Alpha Centennial/Roster Detroit/Lottie
Alpha Centennial/Roster Detroit/Lottie | Episode 4737
Trinity International Film Festival/African Fest
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Season 47 Episode 36
Trinity International Film Festival/African Fest
Trinity International Film Festival/African Fest | Episode 4736
Jazz Detroit/Family Pictures
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Season 47 Episode 35
Jazz Detroit/Family Pictures
Jazz Detroit/Family Pictures | Episode 4735
Presidential Candidates’ Forum/Grow Detroit’s Young Talent
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Season 47 Episode 34
Presidential Candidates’ Forum/Grow Detroit’s Young Talent
Presidential Candidates’ Forum/Grow Detroit’s Young Talent | Episode 4734
Detroit Design 139/Arise Detroit
26:46
Season 47 Episode 33
Detroit Design 139/Arise Detroit
Detroit Design 139/Arise Detroit | Episode 4733
NSO Clay Center/Estate Planning
26:46
Season 47 Episode 30
NSO Clay Center/Estate Planning
NSO Clay Center/Estate Planning | Episode 4730
Negro Leagues/DPS Foundation
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Season 47 Episode 29
Negro Leagues/DPS Foundation
Negro Leagues/DPS Foundation | Episode 4729
National R&B Hall of Fame Weekend/Juneteenth
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Season 47 Episode 28
National R&B Hall of Fame Weekend/Juneteenth
National R&B Hall of Fame Weekend/Juneteenth | Episode 4728
Donna Brazile
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Season 47 Episode 27
Donna Brazile
Donna Brazile | Episode 4727
Bridgett M. Davis/Neighborhood Native Project
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Season 47 Episode 26
Bridgett M. Davis/Neighborhood Native Project
Bridgett M. Davis/Neighborhood Native Project | Episode 4726
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