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The Tulsa Race Massacre

This year, we are also marking the 100th anniversary of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. This painful chapter in black history is the subject of a PBS documentary titled, “Tulsa: the Fire and the Forgotten.” One of the film’s producers is Washington Post reporter and Oklahoma native, Deneen Brown, whose stories on Tulsa are the focus of the film. Episode 4924/Segment 2

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The Heat and Warmth Fund, remembering Tony Brown
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A look at a nonprofit helping Michigan families and the career of television journalist Tony Brown.
McGregor Fund and philanthropy in Detroit, WCHB radio
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McGregor Fund president discusses her decision to step down and a look at the history of WCHB radio.
"Silence the Violence,” the Black Church addresses gun violence
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Our "Black Church in Detroit" series examines the role of the Black church in helping to reduce gun
A conversation with Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur and a look at The Jackson Home
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Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur discusses his documentary and a historic landmark opens at The Henry Ford.
Sitting down with Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield and author Desiree Cooper
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Mary Sheffield discusses her family’s legacy and more, and Desiree Cooper discusses her new book.
Juneteenth at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History and Faith in Detroit
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Celebrating Juneteenth and GRAMMY-winning musician Cory Henry shares his story of faith.
Iconic hug photo from 1948 World Series, preserving the contributions of women jazz artists in Detroit
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A pivotal moment in the history of baseball and the Detroit Women in Jazz Oral History Project.
The Black Church in Detroit series and “Caregiving Conversations”
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The mental health struggles of young African Americans and the challenges and rewards of caregiving.
Museum of Detroit Electronic Music, pioneering women DJs, techno legend Carl Craig
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Ahead of the Movement Festival, we’re featuring conversations about Detroit’s techno scene.
Fighting food insecurity, a special caregiving report about planning for the future
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How United Way for Southeastern Michigan is helping feed families and more on caregiving.
A look at this year’s Small Business Workshop and “Caregiving Conversations”
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A Detroit workshop helps small businesses, and we’ll hear the personal stories of caregivers.
Examining affordable housing shortage and a story from “Faith in Detroit”
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How churches are tackling the affordable housing shortage and our first "Faith in Detroit" story.
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