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The country’s first African American owned and operated television station received a special honor during this black history month. Detroit’s WGPR-TV 62, which is now a broadcast museum and Michigan historical landmark, was placed on the national register of historic places. Stephen spoke with the president of the WGPR historical society, Joe Spencer. Episode 4908/Segment 1
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Remembering the legacy of Dr. Ossian Sweet, and a civil rights landmark finds a new home in Michigan
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The connection between faith and politics and how Black churches are helping to get out the vote.
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The economic climate's effect on entrepreneurs and a conversation with PolicyLink CEO Michael McAfee
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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.