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‘Forgotten Hero: Walter White and the NAACP’ documentary, The legacy of the NAACP
Season 53
Episode 8
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The Wright Museum celebrates its 60th anniversary, Teen HYPE presents new ‘Two Detroits’ play
Season 53
Episode 9
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Michigan COVID study, 2025 Women of Excellence Awards, Remembering Luther Keith
Season 53
Episode 11
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Black women’s influence in the church and community during the Great Migration
Season 53
Episode 12
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Funk music and its connection to Detroit, Michigan Poet Laureate Dr. Melba Joyce Boyd
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Episode 13
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American Black Journal
The Black Church’s role in the Great Migration to Detroit
Season 53
Episode 4
In conjunction with PBS’ docuseries “Great Migrations,” American Black Journal’s “Black Church in Detroit” series examines the church's role and impact during the Great Migration. Pastor Lawrence Rodgers of Second Baptist Church of Detroit and Elliott Hall, the historian for Tabernacle Missionary Baptist Church, talk about how the Black church helped Southerners who migrated to Detroit.
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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
“Ruby - The Musical,” “Confederates” play and a performance from the Sphinx Competition.
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.
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2024 Year in Review: Current events, arts & culture and “The Black Church in Detroit.”