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American Black Journal
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History celebrates 60 years in the city
It’s a big year for the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. The Detroit treasure is celebrating 60 years of preserving and honoring the Black experience. Host Stephen Henderson talks with longtime museum employee Kevin Davidson about the museum's legacy and how the exhibits have expanded to become immersive experiences for visitors.
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Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden and Homelessness Awareness Month.

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Easter season in the Black church and a conversation with jazz bassist Ron Carter.

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We’re looking at caregiving in the African American community.

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A big year for Detroit’s WGPR-TV 62 and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.

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A look at the Detroit Black Film Festival and chronicling one woman’s breast cancer journey.

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2025 Kresge Eminent Artist, Carl Craig’s “All Black Vinyl” series and journalist Al Allen.

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The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan’s Spirituality and Race initiative and foster care in Michigan.

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The evolution of African American religious music and a rally to end gun violence.

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“The Spirit of Justice” author Jemar Tisby and September is Black Reading Month.

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A conversation with the head of the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation and two of this year’s musician

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Stephen Henderson talks with Eye Care For Detroit’s founder and a cybersecurity expert.

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The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines faith-based efforts to support youth mental health.