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The 2024 Cinetopia Film Festival rolls on in Ann Arbor! Marquee Arts executive director Russ Collins joins WEMU's David Fair to provide an update on the film fest and the new films opening downtown. Plus, Russ brings along filmmaker and Eastern Michigan University alumnus Heidi Philipsen, who talks about her film "Love & Vodka," which closes out Cinetopia this weekend!
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A new state law creates a holiday celebrating May 2nd as Negro Leagues Day in Michigan. Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the bill Wednesday. Rick Pluta reports.
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Today is Juneteenth. This is the is day celebrating the end of slavery in America. The Juneteenth celebration in Ypsilanti this year is bigger and better than ever and will run Friday through Sunday, Rylee Barnsdale sat down with Survivors Speak founder and Juneteenth organizer Trische' Duckworth to discuss the growth that the community will have the opportunity to enjoy.
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The Juneteenth flag is now flying above the Washtenaw County Administration Building on Main Street, just below the Stars and Stripes. WEMU’s Kevin Meerschaert reports.
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Juneteenth is here. The occasion serves as a great opportunity to discuss where we’ve come as a community since the end of slavery and the significant work that remains ahead. WEMU's David Fair is joined by Trische’ Duckworth for a Juneteenth conversation. She is founder of Survivors Speak and continues to work in the local Black Lives Matter movement.
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Today - the 19th of June - is the day now recognized nationally as "Juneteenth". It’s the day in 1865 that American slaves received word they were officially freed. But a Washtenaw County racial justice activist is urging the local community to live the spirit of Juneteenth year-round. WEMU’s Cathy Shafran has more.
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There's a lot to see in the movie world this weekend from new art house offerings to new and returning superheroes! While David Fair is away, WEMU's Michael Jewett steps in to chat about the latest cinematic offerings with Michigan Theater Foundation executive director Russ Collins.
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Juneteenth will be an official state holiday in Michigan under legislation on its way to Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The state House adopted the bills Wednesday. Rick Pluta has details.
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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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There will be a number of buildings and services that will not be available in the city of Ann Arbor in honor of Juneteenth today. WEMU’s Josh Hakala has more.