Black History Month 2023
In partnership with the African American Cultural History Museum of Washtenaw County, WEMU will honor Black History Month each day in February with a Black History Moment that recognizes significant contributions to Washtenaw County by the African American community. Black History Moments will air 4 times each day across all programs and will be archived on this page and at https://www.aachm.org/
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Ypsilanti is a city rich in Black history. Lesser-known parts of that history have shaped it today. As part of Black History Month, WEMU’s Ana Longoria examines this history more closely. -
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Retired Eastern Michigan University administrator and Jazzistry board member Malverne Winborne has today's Black History Moment. -
In its earlier days, the City of Dexter was a place of adamant anti-slavery and a possible part of the Underground Railroad. WEMU’s Ana Longoria takes a closer look as part of Black History Month. -
Michael Jewett tells the story of Marcus Belgrave for today's Black History Moment.
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Since 1972, the Willis Patterson Our Own Thing Chorale has performed throughout the Ann Arbor/Ypsilanti area. But it is not just a singing group. It is an educational institution aimed at serving the youth in the region and their families, and at the fore is the commitment to ensuring the African American concert spiritual remains a viable part of the community's artistic landscape. Donna Smith and LaVonte’ Heard from the Chorale joined WEMU's David Fair for this week’s "Washtenaw United." -
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