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The Detroit Black Film Festival returns, how Lisa Whitmore Davis’ health journey is helping other Black women

Season 53 Episode 37

The Detroit Black Film Festival is back for another year of showcasing African American films from around the world. Plus, we’ll have the story of one woman’s personal health journey and how it became an opportunity to help other Black women.

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Minority-Owned Businesses / African-World Festival
24:55
Challenges of minority-owned businesses; preview of African World Festival. Ep 4542.
Minority Organ Donors/Detroit Revitalization Fellows
24:57
A look at efforts to increase organ donors. A program keeping talent in Detroit. Ep. 4541
“Detroit” the Movie/Detroit 1967/Minority Entrepreneurs
26:46
A look at “Detroit” the movie. A historian’s view on Detroit 1967. Ep. 4540
Examining Detroit 1967 Media Coverage / City Rising from the
26:45
Has Detroit media coverage changed since the 1967 rebellion? Ep 4539.
Men of Excellence Awards / Detroit 1967 Uprising Commemorati
26:45
Celebrating achievements of Black men; community event remembers Detroit ‘67. Ep 4538.
President Trump’s Policies / Police Shootings
26:45
Impact of President Trump’s policies on minorities; acquittals of police officers. Ep 4537
DPS Community District / Detroit 67: Perspectives
26:45
A chat with DPS superintendent; new exhibit on the 1967 rebellion. Ep 4536.
“The Jackie Wilson Story” / Transition to Success
25:31
New book recounts the life of Jackie Wilson; special report on poverty. Ep 4535.
ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day / “Boys Turning 13”
25:25
Arise Detroit prepares for 11th Neighborhoods Day; new Detroit music with a message.
Black Detroit: A People’s History of Self-Determination / Dr
25:16
Book tells stories of black Detroiters; original production addresses 1967 Detroit riots.
Detroit Small Business Investment / Cinetopia Film Festival
26:45
JPMorgan Chase invests in city businesses; details on the Cinetopia Film Festival. Ep 4532
National Foster Care Month / “Colors of Cancer Race 4 Resour
26:45
A look at the state of foster care; a 6K race to raise money for cancer survivors. E 4531.
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