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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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A look back at current events, the arts and ‘The Black Church in Detroit’ in 2025
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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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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.
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The impact of federal funding cuts on nonprofits and ARISE! Detroit’s 19th annual Neighborhoods Day.
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The history of African American religious music and an annual rally to end gun violence.
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The inaugural GhostLight Gala and an organization archiving the legacy of Detroit’s Black artists.
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The legacy of Michigan Congressman John Conyers Jr. and the Wright Museum’s Juneteenth celebration.
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A Michigan COVID study, “Women of Excellence” recipients, and a tribute to Luther Keith.
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The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines faith-based efforts to support youth mental health.
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The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan’s Spirituality and Race initiative and foster care in Michigan.
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Stephen Henderson learns about The Jackson Home and Black Leaders Detroit’s 2025 Ride for Equity.
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“The Central Park Five” opera comes to Detroit and the 11th annual Small Business Workshop.
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Easter season in the Black church and a conversation with jazz bassist Ron Carter.