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Michigan COVID study, 2025 Women of Excellence Awards, Remembering Luther Keith
Season 53
Episode 22
Host Stephen Henderson gets details on a study about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Michigan residents. He also talks with two recipients of the Michigan Chronicle’s “Women of Excellence” Award: Meaghan Madison of Bank of America and Regina Strong from Michigan EGLE. Plus, we’ll pay tribute to journalist, community activist and musician Luther Keith, who passed away at the age of 74.
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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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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.

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Details about Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program and the resurgence of Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion.

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The evolution and influence of funk music and Michigan Poet Laureate Melba Joyce Boyd.