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Saluting U.S. veterans: A conversation with members of the Detroit Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen
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Episode 45
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The state of homelessness among young people, empowering students with improv
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Episode 46
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Black Church in Detroit series examines connection between religion and politics
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Episode 47
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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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Episode 51
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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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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.
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“The Spirit of Justice” author Jemar Tisby and September is Black Reading Month.
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A conversation with the head of the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation and two of this year’s musician
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Stephen Henderson talks with Eye Care For Detroit’s founder and a cybersecurity expert.
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The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines faith-based efforts to support youth mental health.
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Detroit mayoral candidates share their plans to help small businesses grow in Detroit.
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Watch highlights from Detroit PBS’ virtual town hall on caregiving in the Black community.
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The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the role of Black women during the Great Migration.