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A look back at current events, the arts and ‘The Black Church in Detroit’ in 2025
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Fighting food insecurity, a special caregiving report about planning for the future
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Radio personality Gerald McBride’s memoir, previewing "Black and Jewish America: An Interwoven History"
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Iconic hug photo from 1948 World Series, preserving the contributions of women jazz artists in Detroit
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Black Church in Detroit series examines Black presence in the Bible and “Faith in Detroit”
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Oral history project preserves the legacy of Detroit women in jazz
Oral historian Veronica Johnson partnered with the Detroit Sound Conservancy to create the Detroit Women in Jazz Oral History Project. The project digitizes and archives interviews with women in Detroit’s jazz scene. One Detroit contributor Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ talks with Johnson about the women who have shaped Detroit’s jazz culture and how their stories are being preserved.
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New home ownership program in Detroit; Detroit Deltas raise money for youth. Ep 4428.
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New life coming to old Tiger Stadium; practical advice for entrepreneurs. Ep 4426.
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Detroit Urban League’s major milestone; trailblazer Major General Gwen Bingham. Ep 4425.
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We meet DPS’ new interim superintendent; Shaka Senghor discusses his new book. Ep 4424.
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A black trailblazer in MDOT; two major projects about Detroit’s 1967 uprising. Ep 4423.
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Detroit’s resurgence; celebration for women achievers. Ep 4422.
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Stephen talks with former Black Panther Party member Kathleen Cleaver.
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In honor of Black History Month, we talk with local history makers. Ep 4419.
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A focus on the crisis in the Detroit Public School district and some helpful health tips.
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The latest in the Flint water crisis; conference tackles race in America. Ep 4417.
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District Detroit project; WGPR-TV 62 museum exhibit. Ep 4416.
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Organization connects Detroit churches with service agencies. Ep 4415.