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Some Michigan lawmakers gathered in Ypsilanti Monday afternoon to unveil a monument to the state’s Black Civil War veterans. Colin Jackson has more from the ceremony.
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Willis Patterson and his talent were gifted to Ann Arbor 90 years ago. It took a village to guide him through a twisting route before he found his voice,…
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Geneology helps people learn more about their families and their heritage. Yet, it can be more complicated for African American families, especially when…
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June 19th is a special day in American history known as ‘Juneteenth.’89.1 WEMU’s Lisa Barry reports on one local observation featuring a special…
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This week, local and state arts leader Omari Rush and WEMU’s Lisa Barry talk with an Ann Arbor artist who uses a variety of mediums to create art of…
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Booker T. Washington was an integral part of African-American history, especially in the realm of education. Washington's work inspired local photographer…
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Did you know that Ypsilanti’s New Jerusalem Baptist Church was originally built as a school for African-American students? The First Ward School closed in…
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This week, Art and Soul is about the vibrant visual arts scene in Washtenaw County.89.1 WEMU’s Lisa Barry and Omari Rush, the Executive Director of…
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The President's Commission on Diversity and Inclusion at Eastern Michigan University has issued preliminary recommendations that aim to improve race…
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The City of Ypsilanti, along with Eastern Michigan University, are working together to highlight African-American history in Ypsilanti. A community…