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Saluting U.S. veterans: A conversation with members of the Detroit Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen

November 11 is  Veterans Day, a time to pay tribute to all who have served in the United States military. Among them are the famed Tuskegee Airmen of World War II, the first African American fighter pilot squadron. Stephen Henderson of American Black Journal sat down with Tony Stevenson, Captain Ashley Richardson, and Norman Folson.

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Martha Scott on breaking racial and gender barriers. Plus, Bookstock is back. Ep 4430.
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Detroit Tigers legend Willie Horton joins us to discuss his newest honor. Ep 4429.
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New home ownership program in Detroit; Detroit Deltas raise money for youth. Ep 4428.
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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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