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Episode 34
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Celebrating the 50-year legacy of Detroit’s WGPR-TV 62, the Charles H. Wright Museum turns 60
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Episode 38
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The "100 Caring Congregations" project, panel discussion on the challenges and triumphs of caregiving
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Episode 39
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Impact of economic changes on small businesses, a look at Detroit Future City's 2025 Forum
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How Dr. Ossian Sweet defied segregation 100 years ago, the Jackson Home is coming to The Henry Ford
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A sneak peek at the 46th annual Detroit Jazz Festival
Season 53
Episode 32
It’s almost time for one of Detroit’s most popular annual events. The Detroit Jazz Festival takes place over the Labor Day weekend. We’ll sit down for a conversation with the head of the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation and two of this year’s musicians. Plus, we’ll reveal the official poster for this year’s event. And, we’ll have a performance by the festival’s artist-in-residence, Jason Moran.
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Two Detroit ministers discuss artificial intelligence’s impact on the Black community.
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Heart disease in Black women, The Carr Center’s new exhibit, and the NFL Draft in Detroit.
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American Black Journal explores Detroit’s impact on gospel music and Black spirituality.
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A new PBS “GOSPEL” docuseries, techno producer Carl Craig and violinist Nathan Amaral.
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Black Church leaders discuss the changing faith practices of young African Americans.
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Detroit Police Chief James White discusses the city’s 2023 decrease in violent crimes.
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Wayne State’s tribute to Dr. King, United Way for Southeast Michigan’s Racial Equity Fund.
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American Black Journal’s thought-provoking conversations and notable guests from 2023.
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Leaders of Detroit’s Black churches discuss their top priorities going into the new year.
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Rose Morton, tracing African American family genealogy, and Rob Edwards’ graphic novel.