Black history

A father-daughter duo takes flight: Michigander and private pilot Sara Johnson brings father Christopher Johnson to new heights in a two-seat, single-engine Diamond DA20. Also, a look into the restoration of Ypsilanti's Woodlawn cemetery — Washtenaw County's only known black cemetery — which has been in disrepair since 1965.

A local educator and historian is honored as a grand marshal in Lansing’s Juneteenth parade. Also, the director of Enslaved.org discusses the lives of Black Americans born before emancipation. And, a conversation with Brittany March, chef and owner of It’s Food Detroit.

A local educator and historian is honored as a grand marshal in Lansing’s Juneteenth parade. Also, the director of Enslaved.org discusses the lives of Black Americans born before emancipation. And, a conversation with Brittany March, chef and owner of It’s Food Detroit.

The Midwest Invitational Rodeo is aimed at expanding interest in bull riding, barrel racing and other rodeo events, especially among African Americans.

A look into the 60th anniversary of the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.

In this edition of Stateside, we discuss the impact of budget cuts on the U.S. Institute for Libraries and Museums. Then, a celebration for the 60th anniversary of Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History. Finally, we introduce the debut of Stateside’s new podcast special, Revival.

On this shamrock-filled episode of Stateside, we discuss the NCAA basketball bracketology as we prepare for March Madness. We also revisit a conversation with a Detroit-based poet and visual artist whose book explores the boldness of Black Detroit. Lastly, we engage in a conversation with a professor who seeks to expand our understanding of the individuals who influenced American country music.

Mary Frances Phillips' "Black Panther Woman: The Political and Spiritual Life of Ericka Huggins” is a biography of one of the party's longest serving women.

The mix of a low-vaccination season with the worst flu season in years. Then, how Michigan ignored and subverted federal law. Plus, the case of missing chicken wings.

Today, a conversation with a history professor on the history of Black quarterbacks. Then, we explore how residents in Dearborn are responding to President Donald Trump’s comments regarding Gaza. Plus, a Grand Rapids author discusses romantic-comedy stories featuring queer characters.