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Black women’s influence in the church and community during the Great Migration
Season 53
Episode 12
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Funk music and its connection to Detroit, Michigan Poet Laureate Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd
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Episode 13
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Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program, Resurgence of Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion
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Episode 14
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The Jackson Home at The Henry Ford, Black Leaders Detroit’s 2025 Ride for Equity
Season 53
Episode 19
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Detroit’s faith-based community addresses the mental health crisis facing Black youth
Season 53
Episode 21
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Michigan COVID study, 2025 Women of Excellence Awards, Remembering Luther Keith
Season 53
Episode 22
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John Conyers III book ‘My Father’s House,’ Wright Museum Juneteenth celebration
Season 53
Episode 23
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Michigan COVID study, 2025 Women of Excellence Awards, Remembering Luther Keith
Season 53
Episode 11
Host Stephen Henderson learns about a study looking at the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Michigan residents. He also talks with two recipients of the Michigan Chronicle’s “Women of Excellence” Awards: 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 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.

26:46
The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines faith-based efforts to support youth mental health.

26:46
The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan’s Spirituality and Race initiative and foster care in Michigan.

26:45
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.

26:46
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.

26:45
Details about Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program and the resurgence of Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion.

26:46
The evolution and influence of funk music and Michigan Poet Laureate Melba Joyce Boyd.

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The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the role of Black women during the Great Migration.