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Succession/Reverend Dr. Jim Holley

Succession/Reverend Dr. Jim Holley

Season 49 Episode 43
26:46
Gun Violence/Chief White

Gun Violence/Chief White

Season 49 Episode 44
26:46
Election Roundtable/Voter Turnout

Election Roundtable/Voter Turnout

Season 49 Episode 45
26:47
Men of Change/Triptych: Stronger Together

Men of Change/Triptych: Stronger Together

Season 49 Episode 46
26:46
Womanist Theology

Womanist Theology

Season 49 Episode 48
25:00
Mental Health/Masks

Mental Health/Masks

Season 49 Episode 49
16:40
Black Leaders Detroit/Workplace DEI

Black Leaders Detroit/Workplace DEI

Season 50 Episode 2
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Prison Ministries in the Black Church

Prison Ministries in the Black Church

Season 50 Episode 4
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Lewis College/Birwood Wall

Season 49 Episode 42

Michigan’s only historically Black college and university is re-opening with a new focus and mission. I’ll talk with the man who is restoring the legacy of the Lewis College of Business. Plus, a closer look at the history behind a longtime symbol of racism in Detroit: The Birwood Wall. And, a performance by Marygrove dance students. Episode 4942

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