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Saluting U.S. veterans: A conversation with members of the Detroit Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen
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The state of homelessness among young people, empowering students with improv
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Black Church in Detroit series examines connection between religion and politics
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Cooking with Que over the holidays, Kwanzaa at the Charles H. Wright Museum
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Episode 50
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How Dr. Ossian Sweet defied segregation 100 years ago, the Jackson Home is coming to The Henry Ford
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A look back at current events, the arts and ‘The Black Church in Detroit’ in 2025
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Fighting food insecurity, a special caregiving report about planning for the future
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How Dr. Ossian Sweet defied segregation 100 years ago, the Jackson Home is coming to The Henry Ford
Season 53
Episode 44
We’ll examine the story and legacy of Dr. Ossian H. Sweet, 100 years after he defied segregation and sparked one of America’s most famous civil rights trials. Plus, an important part of civil rights history goes on display next year at Greenfield Village. We’ll get details on the Jackson Home and its role in the voting rights movement.
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Black Church leaders discuss the changing faith practices of young African Americans.
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New sickle cell disease treatments, a trauma camp for returning citizens and DJ Drummer
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Detroit Police Chief James White discusses the city’s 2023 decrease in violent crimes.
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Wayne State’s tribute to Dr. King, United Way for Southeast Michigan’s Racial Equity Fund.
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American Black Journal’s thought-provoking conversations and notable guests from 2023.
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Leaders of Detroit’s Black churches discuss their top priorities going into the new year.
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Rose Morton, tracing African American family genealogy, and Rob Edwards’ graphic novel.
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Rev. Dr. Charles G. Adams’ legacy, and immigrants’ impact on Michigan’s population growth.
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Resources for the homeless during the holidays and Cranbrook Art Museum’s new exhibit.
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There’s a growing trend of young Black Americans embracing spirituality over religion.
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The Black Church in Detroit discusses the Mideast conflict and interfaith relationships.
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Opera tenor George Shirley, Omega Psi Phi Detroit’s 100th and MEDF’s 30th anniversary.