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Celebrating the 50-year legacy of Detroit’s WGPR-TV 62, the Charles H. Wright Museum turns 60

Season 53 Episode 38

We're celebrating milestone anniversaries for two Detroit treasures. We’ll pay tribute to the 50-year legacy of the nation’s first Black-owned and operated television station, Detroit’s WGPR-TV 62. Plus, the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History celebrates 60 years in the city.

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26:48
Remembering Nelson Mandela; organization inspires women to enter technology field. Ep 4217
Have Faith in Heart Campaign / Pretty Brown Girl
26:45
Have Faith in Heart Campaign; Pretty Brown Girl Movement. Episode 4216.
Black History Month at the Wright Museum / Chasing Crows
26:47
Ted Canaday from the Charles H. Wright Museum; Motivational speaker, Kevin Brown. 4215.
Detroit's Entertainment Roots
26:46
The nation's first black-owned TV station; Rock N Roll Hall of Famer Little Willie John.
Institute for Population Health/Downtown Boxing Gym
26:46
Loretta Davis of Institute for Population Health; Khali Sweeney of Downtown Boxing Gym.
Dr. King's Dream: How Far Have We Come?
26:46
We reflect on the work of Dr. King and discuss the efforts to further his vision. E 4212.
Walt Douglas: The Activist Entrepreneur
26:42
We talk with Detroit businessman, Walt Douglas, about his new book. Episode 4211.
A Conversation with Dave Bing
26:54
Former mayor, Dave Bing, discusses the challenges and accomplishments of his term. E 4210.
A Conversation with Kevyn Orr
26:46
An in-depth discussion with Detroit Emergency Manager, Kevyn Orr. Episode 4209.
Steven talks with 2 Tuskegee Airmen and Freedom House is highlighted. Episode 4208.
Obesity in African-American Women / Detroit Training Center
26:44
Health concerns for overweight women, and a local agency helps Detroiters find work.
Detroit Future City
26:46
An in-depth discussion about the Detroit of the future. Episode 4206.
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