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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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Childhood development in Michigan; success of Detroit-based White Construction. Ep 4233.
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Underground Railroad conference comes to town; Detroiter inspires black males. Ep 4232.
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Local connection to the 1964 Freedom Summer Project, plus Detroit pride goes on display.
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We take a look at the recommendations of the Detroit Blight Removal Task Force. Ep 4230.
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Jazz violinist Regina Carter talks about her career and growing up in Detroit. Ep 4229.
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Brown vs. Board of Education; discussion of groundbreaking film, "Belle." Ep 4227.
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Ford Freedom Award honors extraordinary heroes; African Liberation Day activities.
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Local foundation provides scholarships for youth; Detroiters document one day in the city.
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Fallout from Donald Sterling scandal; Sphinx Organization fosters diversity. Episode 4224.
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Detroit's future; how local kids can win scholarships at the Michigan State Fair. Ep 4223.
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The Children's Center discusses Foster Care Awareness Month; Project Healthy Living