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The Black Church in Detroit’s response to death
Season 52
Episode 39
The Black church has always been a place people turn to for healing, comfort and funeral services to say final goodbyes. Host Stephen Henderson talks with three members of Detroit's religious community about the Black church's response to death and the responsibilities placed on faith leaders. The group also discusses the church's response to deaths that have been the result of violence.
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The connection between faith and politics and how Black churches are helping to get out the vote.
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Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden and Homelessness Awareness Month.
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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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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.