Skip to main content
Back to Show
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.

Support Provided By
Season
Pontiac/Mi Roundtable
26:46
The mayor of Pontiac talks about the economic changes in her city and the cutting edge technology that’s keeping residents informed during the pandemic.
Jazzfest/Jazz Mentors
24:00
Celebrating the holidays with a show all about jazz. Singer Joan Belgrave talks about Detroit’s jazz legacy and the music of her late husband, Marcus Belgrove.
COVID Update/Dave Bing
24:00
Michigan’s chief medical executive, Dr. Joneigh Khaldun, talks to Stephen about COVID cases, the impending vaccines, and when we could see a sense of normalcy return to our lives.
AARP Agenda/Highways/Alex Way
25:06
A look at what’s being done to include the voices of Michigan’s African American women on the nation’s political agenda.
I.Detroit/Roxane Gay
24:00
I.Detroit/Roxane Gay | Episode 4847
Pandemic Update/Livernois Businesses
26:46
Michigan Lieutenant Governor Garlin Gilchrist talks about the state’s efforts to reduce the spread of the coronavirus.
Voting Matters
26:46
A record number of Americans cast their ballots in one of the most divisive presidential elections we have ever seen.
Voting Matters/Politics Posters/Billboard Art
26:46
A new exhibit at the Charles H. Wright Museum illustrates why African Americans should vote. Plus, a Detroit artist pulls together a collection of international posters with political themes.
Roundtable October 2020
26:46
Our roundtable is back to weigh in on the upcoming presidential election | Episode 4842
NAACP/Voting Matters
26:46
NAACP/Voting Matters | Episode 4841
Policing/Driving While Black
26:46
Policing/Driving While Black | Episode 4839
Diversity in the Nation’s Newsrooms/Journalists
26:46
Diversity in the Nation’s Newsrooms/Journalists | Episode 4838
Active loading indicator