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A Spotlight on National Black Maternal Health Week
National Black Maternal Health Week runs from April 11 to 17. Host Stephen Henderson sits down with Leseliey Welch, co-founder & CEO of Birth Center Equity, and Cassy Jones-McBryde, founder of the Michigan Chamber for Reproductive Justice. They talk about the state of Black maternal health in Detroit and the inequity in outcomes and care options for Black mothers.
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A look at the Detroit Black Film Festival and chronicling one woman’s breast cancer journey.
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2025 Kresge Eminent Artist, Carl Craig’s “All Black Vinyl” series and journalist Al Allen.
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The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan’s Spirituality and Race initiative and foster care in Michigan.
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The evolution of African American religious music and a rally to end gun violence.
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“The Spirit of Justice” author Jemar Tisby and September is Black Reading Month.
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A conversation with the head of the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation and two of this year’s musician
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Stephen Henderson talks with Eye Care For Detroit’s founder and a cybersecurity expert.
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The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines faith-based efforts to support youth mental health.
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Detroit mayoral candidates share their plans to help small businesses grow in Detroit.
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Watch highlights from Detroit PBS’ virtual town hall on caregiving in the Black community.
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The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the role of Black women during the Great Migration.
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The impact of federal funding cuts on nonprofits and ARISE! Detroit’s 19th annual Neighborhoods Day.