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Forgotten Harvest CEO Kirk Mayes’ Extended Interview
Forgotten Harvest CEO and community leader Kirk Mayes has announced he's stepping down from his role as CEO at the Oak Park-based food rescue nonprofit at the end of 2022. Mayes talks with BridgeDetroit’s Orlando Bailey about his decision to leave and the impact he's had at the organization since he started there in 2014. Plus, he shares what’s next for his future plans. Episode 5042/Extended
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26:46
The “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the role of Black women during the Great Migration.

25:00
A Michigan COVID study, “Women of Excellence” recipients, and a tribute to Luther Keith.

23:50
Alvin Ailey Dance Theater stops in Detroit and two women DJs talk about Detroit’s techno music scene

25:00
Celebrating The Wright Museum’s 60th anniversary and Teen HYPE’s play “Two Detroits.”

26:46
A documentary on former NAACP leader Walter White and a discussion about the NAACP’s legacy.

26:46
2025 Kresge Eminent Artist, Carl Craig’s “All Black Vinyl” series and journalist Al Allen.

26:46
A panel discussion on the Great Migration and the 9th annual African American Family Book Expo.

26:46
“Ruby - The Musical,” “Confederates” play and a performance from the Sphinx Competition.

26:46
A look at how Black churches helped Southerners who came North during the Great Migration.

26:46
The National Day of Racial Healing and the 2025 outlook for small businesses in Michigan.

26:46
MLK Day at The Wright Museum, National Day of Racial Healing and a James Baldwin exhibit.

26:46
2024 Year in Review: Current events, arts & culture and “The Black Church in Detroit.”