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‘Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP’ documentary, The legacy of the NAACP
Season 53
Episode 8
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The Wright Museum celebrates its 60th anniversary, Teen HYPE presents new ‘Two Detroits’ play
Season 53
Episode 9
25:00
Michigan COVID study, 2025 Women of Excellence Awards, Remembering Luther Keith
Season 53
Episode 11
25:00
Black women’s influence in the church and community during the Great Migration
Season 53
Episode 12
26:46
Funk music and its connection to Detroit, Michigan Poet Laureate Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd
Season 53
Episode 13
26:46
Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program, Resurgence of Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion
Season 53
Episode 14
26:45
The Jackson Home at The Henry Ford, Black Leaders Detroit’s 2025 Ride for Equity
Season 53
Episode 19
26:45
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Marion Hayden, ‘All Black Vinyl’ series, Remembering Al Allen
Season 53
Episode 7
Detroit jazz bassist Marion Hayden joins host Stephen Henderson to talk about being named the 2025 Kresge Eminent Artist. Detroit techno pioneer Carl Craig talks about his “All Black Vinyl” series running on Instagram during Black History Month. Plus, we remember Detroit broadcast legend Al Allen, who passed away recently at age 79. The show closes with an in-studio performance from Hayden.
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A conversation with poet Nikki Giovanni and an eight-year-old Detroit girl’s viral story.
23:55
Detroit’s Neighborhood Vitality Index and Ruth E. Carter’s exhibit at the Wright Museum.
23:55
Grow Detroit’s Young Talent summer jobs program and Detroit DJ Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale.
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Two Detroit ministers discuss artificial intelligence’s impact on the Black community.
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Heart disease in Black women, The Carr Center’s new exhibit, and the NFL Draft in Detroit.
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American Black Journal explores Detroit’s impact on gospel music and Black spirituality.
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A new PBS “GOSPEL” docuseries, techno producer Carl Craig and violinist Nathan Amaral.
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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.