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African World Festival returns to Detroit’s Hart Plaza for 41st annual celebration of African diaspora

Jul 9, 2024

The 41st annual African World Festival returns to Detroit’s Hart Plaza July 12-14 to celebrate and showcase the culture, arts, and community spirit of the African diaspora. Host Stephen Henderson talks with Yolanda Jack, Manager of Community Engagement at The Wright Museum, about the festival’s growth, how it celebrates the African diaspora, and what attendees can expect at this year’s festival.

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Michigan Science Center brings traveling ‘Above & Beyond’ aviation exhibit to Detroit

Jun 14, 2024

The Michigan Science Center in Detroit was recently named a top science museum in the county by USA TODAY readers. The center’s newest traveling exhibit, Above & Beyond, takes visitors through an aviation and outer space experience. One Detroit contributor Sarah Zientarski talked with Michigan Science Center President & CEO Christian Greer about the exhibit and other interactive experiences there.

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The Charles H. Wright Museum continues to enhance exhibits with technology, expand its theater

Apr 25, 2024

The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History has been educating Detroiters and visitors on African American history since 1966. The museum continues to expand, introducing new exhibits, bolstering its technology, and expanding its theatre. One Detroit contributor Sarah Zientarski talks with Wright Museum President and CEO Neil Barclay about the improvements being made.

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2024 Freep Film Festival spotlights local documentaries and filmmakers

Apr 5, 2024

Cinephiles and documentary enthusiasts are getting ready for the start of the 2024 Freep Film Festival April 10-14. One Detroit contributor Stephen Henderson, host of “American Black Journal,” talks with the festival’s Artistic Director and Co-Founder, Kathy Kieliszewski, and local filmmaker Razi Jafri, about what attendees can expect this year.

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Wayne State University’s AI for Mobility Project seeks to improve Detroit’s public transit system

Mar 29, 2024

The Wayne State University School of Computer Science is working on an AI tool that may transform the way Detroiters get around the city. The goal of the tool is to increase the availability and reliability of Detroit’s public transit system. Producer Will Glover talks with Dr. Dongxiao Zhu, the founding director of the AI research initiative, and his team about their AI for Mobility Project.

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