The Tuskegee Airmen National Museum celebrates a monumental move and an 80 year milestone. More on Ray Gray’s story; Wayne Co. Prosecutor Worthy says commutation is a possibility
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American Black Journal: Women in the Black Church
We’ll continue our yearlong series on The Black Church in Detroit with an up-close look at the role of women in the Black Church, as we mark Women’s History Month.
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One Detroit: Ken Quattro / Thornetta Davis / Sabrina Nelson / Detroit Youth Chior
Ken Quattro author of “The Invisable Men: the Trailblazing Black Artists of Comic Books.” Thornetta Davis talks COVID, career, and a song featured in a Georiga senate election ad.
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American Black Journal: Conviction Integrity Unit / Tuskegee Airmen
Stephen talks with the director of the Conviction Integrity Unit and two men who were freed after serving 32 years and 19 years in prison, respectively, on wrongful murder convictions. Plus, the legendary Tuskegee Airmen.
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One Detroit: Judaism Virtual Tour / Detroit Riverwalk / Generation Found / International Symphony Orchestra
In the last installment of our religious virtual tours we will explore Judaism through a tour of Temple Iseral in West Bloomfield MI. Plus a new coffee table book that highlights the achievements and wisdom of African American elders from across the country.
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American Black Journal: Children and the pandemic / Heidelberg Project
It has been one year since Michigan had its first confirmed cases of COVID-19, and while the pandemic has had a profound impact on us all, Stephen takes a up close look at its effect on children.
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American Black Journal: American Heart Month / Scarab Club
February is American Heart Month, and we’ll talk about the importance of leading a heart healthy lifestyle all year long. Stephen talks with Dr. Kimberly Farrow about the disproportionate number of African Americans who experience heart disease and stroke and how you can reduce your risk.
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One Detroit: Wynton Marsalis / Penny Stamps / Cinecyde
Wynton Marsalis talks about his DSO four day residency with WRCJ’s Linda Yohn. One Detroit’s Chris Jordan talks to Cinecyde about Detroit punk rock history, and their new album.
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One Detroit: COVID Around the World / Slotkin and Meijer / PFAS
In the latest installment in this series that tracks how other countries are navigating COVID, One Detroit’s Bill Kubota talks with residents in the UK, Spain, the Netherlands, and Singapore about lockdowns and restrictions.
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One Detroit: The Henry Ford on Reopening / Plowshares Theatre / Black Lives Matter in Photos
The Henry Ford’s CEO Patricia Mooradian on reopening the museum; the Plowshares Theatre to put on a virtual performance this week, Black Lives Matter captured by Detroit Free Press photographer, Mandi Wright and more.