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American Black Journal

WGPR-TV

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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President Lincoln’s Legacy / Emancipation Proclamation
26:46
President Lincoln’s legacy; impact of the Emancipation Proclamation. Ep 4322.
Jackets for Jobs / Diversity in Science Fiction
26:49
Jackets for Jobs turns 15; African-Americans in science fiction. Ep 4321.
Congresswoman Brenda Lawrence / Tribute to Viola Liuzzo
26:46
Congresswoman Lawrence discusses new leadership role and WSU honors Viola Liuzzo. Ep 4320.
George Shirley Firsts / Black and Arab Women’s Dialogue
26:46
We conclude our Black History Month salute & look forward to Women’s History Month. E 4318
Judge Lucile A. Watts / Charles H. Wright Museum
26:46
History-making judge; special events at Charles H. Wright Museum. Ep 4317.
The Stallworth Legacy / WGPR-TV62
26:47
Dr. Alma Stallworth and history-making WGPR-TV. Ep 4316.
First Black Miss USA / McDonald’s Black History Art Contest
26:47
We talk with the first black Miss USA; Black History Month art contest. Ep 4315.
SphinxCON / Kiwanis Clubs Celebrate Centennial
26:47
Diversity in classical music; Kiwanis Club celebrates history of service. Ep 4314.
 National March for Justice / Heart Disease and Black Women
26:44
Justice For All March in D.C., educating women about heart disease. Ep 4313.
W.K. Kellogg Foundation C.E.O. La June Montgomery Tabron
26:46
A conversation with La June Montgomery Tabron, CEO of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. Ep 4312
American Black Journal: A Conversation with Kevyn Orr
26:47
An in-depth conversation with Emergency Manager Kevyn Orr. Episode 4310.
Minority Business Access Fund /  B.E.A.U.T.I.F.U.L.
26:47
Money for minority-owned businesses; helping young girls with self-esteem issues. Ep 4309.
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