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Henry Louis Gates Jr. talks ‘Great Migrations’ docuseries

Clip: S53 | 8m 58s | Henry Louis Gates Jr. discusses his "Great Migrations" docuseries at Michigan Central Station. (8m 58s)

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the civil rights case involving Dr. Ossian Sweet in Detroit

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Clip: S53 Ep51 | 13m 50s | The legacy of Dr. Ossian Sweet, 100 years after he defied segregation and defended his property. (13m 50s)

An Alabama civil rights landmark finds a new home in Michigan

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Clip: S53 Ep51 | 10m 5s | The Jackson Home will be on exhibit next year at The Henry Ford’s Greenfield Village. (10m 5s)

Eating healthy with Detroit chef Quiana “Que” Rice of Cooking with Que

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Clip: S53 Ep50 | 11m 44s | Que is on a mission to teach people how to eat to live with a focus on plant-based meals. (11m 44s)

Celebrating Kwanzaa at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History

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Clip: S53 Ep50 | 10m 44s | The Charles H. Wright Museum is presenting a week of activities for Kwanzaa from Dec 26 through Jan (10m 44s)

Detroit Public Theatre’s “Holiday Cabaret” is becoming a holiday tradition

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Clip: S53 Ep49 | 8m 27s | DPT The theater describes it as a production filled with music, laughter and a whole lot of sass. (8m 27s)

Detroit Opera opens its season with a production of “Highway 1, USA” by African American composer William Grant Still

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Clip: S53 Ep49 | 13m 48s | William Grant Still's granddaughter discusses how "Highway 1, USA" reflects Black life in the 1940s. (13m 48s)

Teen HYPE’s “Two Detroits” play explores youth, identity and social divides in Detroit

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Clip: S53 Ep48 | 9m 30s | Teen HYPE’s “Two Detroits” play explores youth, identity and social divides in Detroit. (9m 30s)

Charles H. Wright Museum celebrates 60 years of Black history and culture in Detroit

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Clip: S53 Ep48 | 10m 36s | The Wright Museum’s Kevin Davidson discusses the history of the museum for its 60th anniversary. (10m 36s)

November is Homeless Youth Awareness Month

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Clip: S53 Ep46 | 12m 18s | American Black Journal talks with Covenant House Michigan’s CEO about its services (12m 18s)

Detroit Creativity Project uses improv comedy to teach youth confidence and collaboration

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Clip: S53 Ep46 | 11m 24s | The Detroit Creativity Project shows how youth can use improv comedy on and off the stage. (11m 24s)

Saluting U.S. veterans: A conversation with members of the Detroit Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen

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Clip: S53 Ep45 | 21m 21s | November 11 is  Veterans Day (21m 21s)

Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the civil rights case involving Dr. Ossian Sweet in Detroit

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Clip: S53 Ep44 | 13m 49s | The legacy of Dr. Ossian Sweet, 100 years after he defied segregation and defended his property. (13m 49s)

An Alabama civil rights landmark finds a new home in Michigan

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Clip: S53 Ep44 | 10m 9s | The Jackson Home will be on exhibit next year at The Henry Ford’s Greenfield Village. (10m 9s)

Detroit Future City Forum’s keynote speaker shares message of racial and economic justice

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Clip: S53 Ep42 | 13m 13s | PolicyLink CEO Michael McAfee talks about how Detroit can help reshape the nation’s future. (13m 13s)

The current economic climate's effect on entrepreneurs

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Clip: S53 Ep42 | 10m 54s | A look at top concerns of small businesses as new economic policies threaten their survival. (10m 54s)

Michigan Supreme Court Justice Kyra Harris Bolden

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Clip: S53 Ep41 | 11m 31s | Kyra Harris Bolden talks about being the first Black woman on the Michigan Supreme Court. (11m 31s)

Detroit organizations working to end homelessness

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Clip: S53 Ep41 | 12m 33s | Pope Francis Center, Detroit Phoenix Center talk efforts to end homelessness in Detroit. (12m 33s)

The Easter season and the messages of resurrection in the Black church

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Clip: S53 Ep40 | 15m 13s | American Black Journal’s “Black Church in Detroit” series looks at Easter in the Black church. (15m 13s)

Award-winning jazz bassist Ron Carter reflects on his career

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Clip: S53 Ep40 | 8m 49s | Detroit-area native Ron Carter discusses his musical training, his advice for aspiring musicians and (8m 49s)

Panel of local agency leaders discuss the needs of older adults and their caregivers

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Clip: S53 Ep39 | 12m 44s | The “Caring for Caregivers” event featured important conversations on helping older adults age well. (12m 44s)

New initiative called “100 Caring Congregations” is creating caregiving ministries in the city’s Black churches

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Clip: S53 Ep39 | 11m 20s | A project led by Dr. Marilyn French Hubbard helps churches support caregivers in their congregations (11m 20s)

The nation's first Black-owned and operated television station marks 50 years since it first went on the air

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Clip: S53 Ep38 | 12m 5s | How WGPR-TV 62 provided opportunities for African Americans interested in the broadcasting industry. (12m 5s)

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History celebrates 60 years in the city

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Clip: S53 Ep38 | 6m 42s | Longtime museum employee Kevin Davidson discusses founder Dr. Charles H. Wright and more. (6m 42s)

A look at this year’s Detroit Black Film Festival

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Clip: S53 Ep37 | 11m 23s | The Detroit Black Film Festival showcases African American films from around the world. (11m 23s)

How one woman’s breast cancer diagnosis served as a call to action for Black women

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Clip: S53 Ep37 | 12m 40s | Lisa Whitmore Davis chronicles her personal health journey in her film “The Whitmore Project.” (12m 40s)

Detroit jazz legend Marion Hayden named 2025 Kresge Eminent Artist

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Clip: S53 Ep36 | 9m 15s | Detroit jazz bassist and educator Marion Hayden named the 2025 Kresge Eminent Artist. (9m 15s)

Carl Craig’s “All Black Vinyl” series celebrates Black artists’ legacy

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Clip: S53 Ep36 | 10m 12s | Carl Craig celebrated Black History Month with his "All Black Vinyl" series on Instagram. (10m 12s)

The need for foster families in Michigan is growing

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Clip: S53 Ep35 | 11m 17s | Judson Center Chief Strategy Officer George Winn discusses the state of foster care in Michigan. (11m 17s)

Episcopal Diocese of Michigan’s Spirituality and Race initiative tackles reparations and racial healing

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Clip: S53 Ep35 | 12m 57s | The Episcopal Diocese of Michigan links spirituality and race to promote racial healing. (12m 57s)

Detroit’s Silence the Violence march marks 18 years of honoring gun violence victims

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Clip: S53 Ep34 | 5m 25s | The annual Silence the Violence rally calls for an end to gun violence in Detroit. (5m 25s)

Detroit gospel experts trace the genre's evolution and influence in America

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Clip: S53 Ep34 | 16m 12s | Gospel music experts discuss the evolution and influence of Black religious music in America. (16m 12s)

September is Black Reading Month

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Clip: S53 Ep33 | 9m 6s | September is Black Reading Month encourages people to read books by Black authors. (9m 6s)

Historian Jemar Tisby discusses ‘The Spirit of Justice’

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Clip: S53 Ep33 | 12m 57s | Jemar Tisby's “The Spirit of Justice” explores link between activism and the Black church. (12m 57s)

Eye Care For Detroit offers city’s first walk-in eye care clinic and mobile unit

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Clip: S53 Ep31 | 10m 48s | Eye Care For Detroit makes vision care more accessible for homebound Detroit residents. (10m 48s)

Cybersecurity expert Sakinah Tanzil pushes for more African Americans in the tech industry

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Clip: S53 Ep31 | 10m 55s | Cybersecurity expert Sakinah Tanzil talks about cybersecurity opportunities for African Americans. (10m 55s)

Financial, legal and self-care experts share resources available to Michigan caregivers

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Clip: S53 Ep28 | 8m 43s | Financial, legal and self-care experts share resources available to Michigan caregivers. (8m 43s)

'Aging While Black' Author Raymond Jetson discusses his new book and caring for Black elders

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Clip: S53 Ep28 | 7m 53s | “Aging While Black” author Raymond Jetson talks about caregiving in the Black community. (7m 53s)

‘100 Caring Congregations’ initiative provides training and resources to church leaders

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Clip: S53 Ep28 | 7m 16s | 100 Caring Congregations project trains Black church leaders to be caregiving advocates. (7m 16s)

Federal funding cuts cause Michigan nonprofits to adjust programs and services

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Clip: S53 Ep26 | 13m 31s | Michigan nonprofit leaders share how federal funding cuts are impacting their organizations. (13m 31s)

19th annual Neighborhoods Day honors legacy of ARISE Detroit! Founder Luther Keith

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Clip: S53 Ep26 | 8m 49s | Michigan nonprofit leaders share how federal funding cuts are impacting their organizations. (8m 49s)

Detroit’s Silence the Violence march marks 18 years of honoring gun violence victims

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Clip: S53 Ep25 | 5m 25s | The annual Silence the Violence march calls for an end to gun violence in Detroit. (5m 25s)

Detroit gospel experts trace the genre's evolution and influence in America

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Clip: S53 Ep25 | 16m 12s | Gospel music experts discuss the evolution and influence of Black religious music in America. (16m 12s)

GhostLight Arts Initiative honors two Black arts trailblazers at inaugural GhostLight Gala

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Clip: S53 Ep24 | 13m 41s | GhostLight Arts Initiative Executive Director John Sloan III discusses inaugural GhostLight Gala. (13m 41s)

Black Artists Archive preserves and celebrates the legacy of artists in the Midwest

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Clip: S53 Ep24 | 7m 43s | A new organization in Detroit works to preserve the legacy of African American artists. (7m 43s)

Juneteenth celebration at Charles H. Wright Museum honors freedom, culture and community in Detroit

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Clip: S53 Ep23 | 9m 48s | The Wright Museum’s Lance Wheeler shares details about the museum’s 2025 Juneteenth celebration. (9m 48s)

John Conyers III reflects on legacy of late father John Conyers Jr. in new book ‘My Father’s House’

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Clip: S53 Ep23 | 10m 30s | Book explores the life and legacy of John Conyers Jr., Michigan’s longest-serving Black Congressman. (10m 30s)

Study examines the long-term impact of the pandemic on Michigan residents

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Clip: S53 Ep22 | 7m 50s | Stephen Henderson gets details on a study about the impact of the pandemic on Michigan residents. (7m 50s)

Michigan Chronicle’s 2025 “Women of Excellence” Awards honor 50 Black women leaders

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Clip: S53 Ep22 | 9m 49s | Stephen Henderson talks with two recipients of Michigan Chronicle’s 2025 Women of Excellence Award. (9m 49s)

National Foster Care Month highlights growing need for foster families in Michigan

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Clip: S53 Ep20 | 11m 17s | Judson Center Chief Strategy Officer George Winn discusses the state of foster care in Michigan. (11m 17s)