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Season 43
Episode 15
It was 25 years ago when Detroiter Carole Gist made history as the first black woman to win the Miss USA Pageant. She joins us to talk about that groundbreaking moment and her advice for young women hoping to follow in her footsteps. Also, Kim Trent takes a look back at black life in Detroit. Plus, McDonald’s is calling on local high school students to show off their creativity. Episode 4315.
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A non-profit that provides services to the homeless,its also Suicide Prevention Month
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The Detroit Black Film Festival is back for another year & Concert of Colors featuring Carmen Lundy
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Conversations with the presidents of Forgotten Harvest and Mustard Tree Co-op.
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A look at how to address the barriers to health and well-being faced by aging African Americans.
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How the faith-based community is helping students and a discussion on the future of education.
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A preview of this year’s Detroit Jazz Festival and a performance by artist-in-residence Joe Lovano.
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A look at the African presence in the Bible and a project encourages stories about faith.
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How Venture 313 is helping Black tech founders and a story from "Faith in Detroit.”
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How the church is getting out the vote for this year’s elections and a story from "Faith in Detroit
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ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day, “Destination Detroit”
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A look at a nonprofit helping Michigan families and the career of television journalist Tony Brown.
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McGregor Fund president discusses her decision to step down and a look at the history of WCHB radio.