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‘Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP’ documentary, The legacy of the NAACP
Season 53
Episode 8
26:46

The Wright Museum celebrates its 60th anniversary, Teen HYPE presents new ‘Two Detroits’ play
Season 53
Episode 9
25:00

Michigan COVID study, 2025 Women of Excellence Awards, Remembering Luther Keith
Season 53
Episode 11
25:00

Black women’s influence in the church and community during the Great Migration
Season 53
Episode 12
26:46

Funk music and its connection to Detroit, Michigan Poet Laureate Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd
Season 53
Episode 13
26:46

Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program, Resurgence of Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion
Season 53
Episode 14
26:45
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American Black Journal
‘Ruby - The Musical,’ ‘Confederates,’ Sphinx performance
Season 53
Episode 5
“American Black Journal” gets details on two theater productions arriving in Detroit that focus on the lives of African Americans: "Ruby - The Musical" and "Confederates." Host Stephen Henderson talks with the directors bringing these Black stories to the stage. Plus, watch a classical string performance from the Sphinx Competition's Senior Division first prize winner.
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26:45
Details about Grow Detroit’s Young Talent program and the resurgence of Detroit’s Avenue of Fashion.

26:46
The evolution and influence of funk music and Michigan Poet Laureate Melba Joyce Boyd.

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
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.