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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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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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“Ruby - The Musical,” “Confederates” play and a performance from the Sphinx Competition.
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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.
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2024 Year in Review: Current events, arts & culture and “The Black Church in Detroit.”