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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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Focus: HOPE’s seniors food program, Maria Rosario Jackson, Detroit’s Nigerian community.
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The Michigan Diversity Council’s annual summit and summer reading with Brilliant Detroit.
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Addressing the issues impacting African Americans today and advocating for change.
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Examining Detroit's affordable housing crisis and its impact on homelessness in the city.
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ARISE Detroit! 17th Neighborhoods Day, the 40th African World Festival
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Explore the role Detroit’s religious community played in the 1963 Detroit Walk to Freedom.
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The 2023 Civil Rights Summit, Juneteenth at The Wright Museum, plus jazz artist Saxappeal.
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Mental health in the Black church, the Silence the Violence march and June Jubilee events.
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Addressing child welfare disparities; shining a light on Black philanthropists.
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A Small Business Workshop, Passing Strange musical, and saxophonist De’Sean Jones.
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Exploring chronic homelessness, Black Leaders Detroit’s Ride for Equity, and DJ Whodat.
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Mental Health Awareness Month, the ALICE report and remembering the late Harry Belafonte.