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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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Mental illness; Detroit Rescue Mission Ministries; Detroit Black history. Ep 4238.
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A look at the issues surrounding the death of unarmed teenager, Michael Brown. Ep 4237
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The world’s largest free jazz festival is turning 35 years old this year. Episode 4236.
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Discrimination in the housing market; new photo book features the Detroit River. Ep 4235.
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Impact of M-1 project; Cody High School gets a major renovation. Episode 4234.
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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.