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Celebrating the 50-year legacy of Detroit’s WGPR-TV 62, the Charles H. Wright Museum turns 60
Season 53
Episode 38
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The "100 Caring Congregations" project, panel discussion on the challenges and triumphs of caregiving
Season 53
Episode 39
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Marion Hayden, ‘All Black Vinyl’ series, Remembering Al Allen
Season 53
Episode 36
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 that ran on Instagram during Black History Month. Plus, we remember Detroit broadcast legend Al Allen, who passed away this year at age 79. The show closes with an in-studio performance from Hayden.
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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.

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A conversation with best-selling author and poet Kwame Alexander and details on Bookstock 2025.

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Stephen Henderson talks with Eye Care For Detroit’s founder and cybersecurity expert Sakinah Tanzil.