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The NBA and Racism / The Sphinx Organization and Inclusion
Season 42
Episode 24
We talk with two Detroit sports journalists about the fallout from the racist remarks made by L.A. Clippers owner, Donald Sterling. Now that a punishment has been handed down, how will the incident affect the NBA, sports teams, and players? Plus, Sphinx Organization founder, Aaron Dworkin, joins us to talk about his efforts to get more diversity in classical music. Episode 4224.
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The evolution and influence of funk music and Michigan Poet Laureate Melba Joyce Boyd.
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The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the role of Black women during the Great Migration.
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A Michigan COVID study, “Women of Excellence” recipients, and a tribute to Luther Keith.
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Alvin Ailey Dance Theater stops in Detroit and two women DJs talk about Detroit’s techno music scene
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Celebrating The Wright Museum’s 60th anniversary and Teen HYPE’s play “Two Detroits.”
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A documentary on former NAACP leader Walter White and a discussion about the NAACP’s legacy.
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2025 Kresge Eminent Artist, Carl Craig’s “All Black Vinyl” series and journalist Al Allen.
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A panel discussion on the Great Migration and the 9th annual African American Family Book Expo.
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“Ruby - The Musical,” “Confederates” play and a performance from the Sphinx Competition.
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A look at how Black churches helped Southerners who came North during the Great Migration.
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The National Day of Racial Healing and the 2025 outlook for small businesses in Michigan.
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MLK Day at The Wright Museum, National Day of Racial Healing and a James Baldwin exhibit.