African American History

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.

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,…

Geneology helps people learn more about their families and their heritage. Yet, it can be more complicated for African American families, especially when…

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…

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…

Booker T. Washington was an integral part of African-American history, especially in the realm of education. Washington's work inspired local photographer…

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…

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…

The President's Commission on Diversity and Inclusion at Eastern Michigan University has issued preliminary recommendations that aim to improve race…

The City of Ypsilanti, along with Eastern Michigan University, are working together to highlight African-American history in Ypsilanti. A community…