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Season 52
Episode 51
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Impact of the 2024 election, Church of the Messiah’s 150th
Season 52
Episode 48
“The Black Church in Detroit” series examines the 2024 election results and the role of African American churches going forward. Host Stephen Henderson talks with Rev. Dr. Theodore Turman of First Baptist Church of Detroit and Rev. Cindy Rudolph from Oak Grove AME Church. Plus, watch clips from the Church of the Messiah Detroit’s 150th anniversary celebration, “The Audacity of Faith.”
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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.

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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.