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A conversation with Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur and a look at The Jackson Home
Season 54
Episode 25
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Sitting down with Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield and author Desiree Cooper
Season 54
Episode 24
Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield sits down for a conversation about her history-making election, the importance of leadership and her focus on children and teens in the city. Plus, former Detroit journalist Desiree Cooper talks about her new book titled, “Black Summers: Growing up in the Urban Outdoors.”
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Watch highlights from Detroit PBS’ virtual town hall on caregiving in the Black community.
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The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the role of Black women during the Great Migration.
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The impact of federal funding cuts on nonprofits and ARISE! Detroit’s 19th annual Neighborhoods Day.
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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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A Michigan COVID study, “Women of Excellence” recipients, and a tribute to Luther Keith.
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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.