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‘Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP’ documentary, The legacy of the NAACP
Season 53
Episode 8
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The Wright Museum celebrates its 60th anniversary, Teen HYPE presents new ‘Two Detroits’ play
Season 53
Episode 9
25:00
Michigan COVID study, 2025 Women of Excellence Awards, Remembering Luther Keith
Season 53
Episode 11
25:00
Black women’s influence in the church and community during the Great Migration
Season 53
Episode 12
26:46
Funk music and its connection to Detroit, Michigan Poet Laureate Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd
Season 53
Episode 13
26:46
Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program, Resurgence of Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion
Season 53
Episode 14
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American Black Journal
‘Ruby - The Musical,’ ‘Confederates,’ Sphinx performance
Season 53
Episode 5
“American Black Journal” gets details on two theater productions arriving in Detroit that focus on the lives of African Americans: "Ruby - The Musical" and "Confederates." Host Stephen Henderson talks with the directors bringing these Black stories to the stage. Plus, watch a classical string performance from the Sphinx Competition's Senior Division first prize winner.
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We’re looking at caregiving in the African American community.
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A big year for Detroit’s WGPR-TV 62 and the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.
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A look at the Detroit Black Film Festival and chronicling one woman’s breast cancer journey.
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2025 Kresge Eminent Artist, Carl Craig’s “All Black Vinyl” series and journalist Al Allen.
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The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan’s Spirituality and Race initiative and foster care in Michigan.
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The evolution of African American religious music and a rally to end gun violence.
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“The Spirit of Justice” author Jemar Tisby and September is Black Reading Month.
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A conversation with the head of the Detroit Jazz Festival Foundation and two of this year’s musician
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Stephen Henderson talks with Eye Care For Detroit’s founder and a cybersecurity expert.
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The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines faith-based efforts to support youth mental health.
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Detroit mayoral candidates share their plans to help small businesses grow in Detroit.
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Watch highlights from Detroit PBS’ virtual town hall on caregiving in the Black community.