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World Sickle Cell Day / Pontiac After Emergency Management
Season 44
Episode 37
A look at the efforts to combat sickle cell disease – we talk with Wayne County Prosecutor Kym Worthy, Anastasia Worthy, and Dr. Wanda Whitten-Shurney about the myths, facts, and treatment for this chronic disease. Plus, Pontiac Mayor Deirdre Waterman joins us to discuss the current state of the city. Episode 4437.
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We commemorate Veterans Day and preview the upcoming PBS docuseries “The American Revolution.”
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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.