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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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Saxophonist Joe Lovano discusses his role as this year’s Detroit Jazz Festival Artist-in-Residence
We'll hear from this year's Detroit Jazz Festival Artist-in-Residence, tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano. He sits down for a conversation with 90.9 WRCJ host John Penney about his musical journey and connection to Detroit music legends. They also talk about Lovano's workshop for Wayne State University music students and the advice he gave them.
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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.
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Addressing violence and brutality in Detroit. Ep 4414.
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A look back at 2015 and revisits some of our favorite interviews. Ep 4413.
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Warren Evans discusses the current status of the county; Dave Bing on Detroit. Ep 4412.
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Efforts to help young, black males succeed educationally in Detroit. Ep 4411.
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Diversity in medicine; remembering community activist Ron Scott. Ep 4410.
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Dr. M. Roy Wilson on growth at WSU; a look at Detroit’s Warrendale community. Ep 4409
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U of M’s steps to address diversity; Black Friday shopping experience in Detroit. Ep 4408.