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Opera tenor George Shirley, Omega Psi Phi 100th, MEDF 30th
Season 51
Episode 43
Trailblazing operatic tenor George Shirley talks with contributor Cecelia Sharpe of 90.9 WRCJ about his entry into opera and his history as a music educator. Host Stephen Henderson talks with Dr. Michael Carrauthers about how the Nu Omega Detroit Chapter of Omega Psi Phi is celebrating its 100th anniversary. Plus, the Minerva Education and Development Foundation celebrates its 30th anniversary.
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