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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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Maternal mortality rates in Michigan and United Way’s free Summer Discovery program.

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Meet Forgotten Harvest’s new CEO Adrian Lewis and a conversation on reparations.

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ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day, African World Festival and jazz artist Sky Covington.

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A conversation with poet Nikki Giovanni and an eight-year-old Detroit girl’s viral story.

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Black religious music’s influence and the 17th annual Silence the Violence march.

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“Tiff Massey: 7 Mile + Livernois” exhibit and DABO’s Community Empowerment Speaker Series.

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Black churches provide sanctuary and support for youth facing mental health challenges.

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CCH Pounder’s art exhibit at The Wright, Michigan Roundtable for Diversity & Inclusion.

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A decade after the Flint water crisis and a preview of the 2024 Small Business Workshop.

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Detroit Family Caregivers’ Project creates caregiving ministries in local Black churches.

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National Minority Health Month and the NFL Draft’s impact on tourism in Detroit.

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The Wolverine Bar’s Barristers’ Ball, attorney Ben Crump and jazz drummer Brian Blade.