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Saluting U.S. veterans: A conversation with members of the Detroit Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen

Season 53 Episode 45

We commemorate Veterans Day by talking with three members of the Detroit Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, Inc. Stephen Henderson sits down with Chapter President Tony Stevenson, Capt. Ashley Richardson and Norman Folson for an in-depth conversation about African Americans serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.  Then, we preview "The American Revolution,” a PBS docuseries by award-winning filmmaker Ken Burns

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Black Panther/Kids Guide
26:46
The impact of the Black Panther film; An online guide to activities in Detroit. Ep 4615
Book Expo/Black Literacy Forum
26:46
The importance of literacy in the black community. Ep 4614
Evans History/Ad Women
26:46
Warren Evans talks about his family roots; a look at black women in advertising. Ep 4613
Detroit Homeless Continuum of Care/Equitable Dev. Initiative
26:46
An approach to get the homeless off the streets. Minority developers in Detroit. Ep 4612
Reformed/Barfield
26:44
A man goes from a killer to a graduate and author; Remembering John Barfield. Ep 4611
MLK at Wright/Hate Crimes
26:46
A celebration of MLK, an analysis of hate crimes. Ep 4610
WGPR-TV Museum/Health Fair
26:46
A Detroit museum celebrates its 1st anniversary; making the community healthier; Ep 4609
Hate Crimes/Hugs Not Bullets
24:56
Hate crimes are on the rise; local students call for hugs, not bullets. Ep 4606
Motor City Re-Store/Mend on the Move
24:58
Motor City Re-Store, plus Mend on the Move jewelry. Ep 4605
Spirit of Giving/Billy Davis
24:56
A Detroit non-profit recognizes local heroes; guitarist Billy Davis. Ep 4604
Hope Starts Here / Black Male Teachers
24:56
An episode focused on education in Detroit. Ep 4603
Michigan Science Center / Apprenticeship Expo
26:46
Preparing children and adults for jobs of today and the future. Episode 4602
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