Jerome Vaughn and JoAnn Watson discuss Watson marching with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. down Woodward in 1963. Watson was 12 years old at the time.

Artistic directors, Crettia Hunter and Fatou Seydi Sarr spoke to WDET’s Martina Guzman about Detroit’s West African Community and about the show that’s been two years in the planning.

The remarkable story of Mary Bower, an African-American spy in the Confederate White House, will be celebrated with Author Lois Leveen at the UDM event on February 12th at 7 pm in the Commerce & Finance Building, Room 209. Craig talks with Leveen about the little-known history of African-American women in the Civil War.

The Henry Ford Museum will honor Rosa Parks' legacy by hosting the Day of Courage event on her upcoming 100th birthday. Participants will have the opportunity to sit on the bus that Parks took a stand on.

Danielle McGuire, Assistant Professor of History at Wayne State University will speak at The Henry Ford on the National Day of Courage. McGuire chats with Craig along with Mark Kruman; Director of the Center for the Study of Citizenship and Christian Overland, Executive Vice President of The Henry Ford about the upcoming event.

Craig Fahle Show: Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday Special, 2013

The Detroit Historical Society's Black Historic Sites Committee is celebrating the 150th anniversary of the first reading of the Emancipation Proclamation in Michigan. Exactly 150 years later, the committee has organized an afternoon of events, readings and reflection set to take place Sunday, January 6 at the Detroit Historical Museum.

In early 2011, WDET started a reporting concept we call “Crossing the Lines”. Crossing the Lines is an exploration of what unites us and divides us as people and as a region.

Since then, you have helped WDET and Metro Detroit by coming out to our events – community meetings large and small, talking about your place in the fabric of Southeast Michigan and lending your voice to surveys, stories and conversations here on the Craig Fahle Show.

As we head into 2013, WDET is proud to share with you some of the voices, the names, and the people who we’ve met in our travels in a new series of videos.

With the importance of science and tech jobs on the rise, Detroit's Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History takes on the role of the so-called STEM fields in African American History in a new exhibit. 'Inspiring Minds: African Americans in Science and Technology' opens this Saturday, and the museum's vice president and two prominent African American STEM field leaders join Craig to talk about the exhibit and the role black Americans play in these pioneering fields.

Craig speaks with Writer Bill McGraw about his recent article for Deadline Detroit about Detroit's secret history of slavery.

Craig speaks with John Meeks, co-founder of the Idlewild African-American Chamber of Commerce, about the history of Idlewild and how it has changed over its 100 year history.

Guest Host Neal Rubin speaks with Writer and TV Critic Jim McFarlin about a recent article he wrote for Hour Detroit about former Detroit Tiger's Second Baseman Jake Wood.

Craig speaks with Hip-Hop artist and community advocate Khary Frazier about "Juneteenth: Free Association," an open discussion about freedom being held today at First Congregational Church in Detroit.

Craig Fahle talks to Jazz bassist Ralphe Armstrong.

The contributions of African American surgeons and nurses during the Civil War will be the theme of a community education event.

It's Aretha Franklin's birthday on Sunday and WDET pays homage to the beloved Motown musician.

Crystal McCrary, author of "Inspiration: Profiles of Black Women Changing Our World," joins WDET's Amy Miller to talk about her newest book.

Craig welcomes Daniel Falconer and Andrew Rodney, writers and producers of DEFORCE: America's Past, Detroit's Future, to talk about the new film "Deforce" which premiers at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History.

Craig talks with Youth Initiatives Project (YIP) Program Director Frank McGhee and Crime Stoppers President John Broad about this Saturday's upcoming Male Empowerment Breakfast at Osborn High School.

American Linguist John Mcwhorter and Michigan Chronicle Columnist Bankole Thompson join Craig to address issues of racial identity.

S. Epatha Merkerson joins Craig to talk about 'Find Our Missing,' a new, hour-long docu-drama series that puts names and faces to people of color–-young and old---who've disappeared without a trace.

Detroit documentary filmmaker, Lerone Wilson, speaks about his film, "Colored Frames." The documentary exposes racism within the world of art galleries and explores the influences, inspirations and experiences of black artists.

Craig invites Adventure Cycling Executive Director Jim Sayer and Detroit Greenways Coordinator Todd Scott of Michigan Trails to the show. They discuss adventure cycling, and the idea of tracing the Underground Railroad on a cycling tour.

WDET’s Martina Guzman interviews Maija Garcia, the Metro Detroiter who became the Creative Director for FELA.

Craig welcomes author Margaret Mason about her book, These Hands, the story of African American workers at the Wonder Bread factory during the '50's and early '60's.

In this episode, Craig discusses the life of Fela Kuti, as well as the history and politics of Nigeria that were the backdrop of his life, with Professor Tejumola Olaniyan and Nigerian artist, Lemi Ghariokwu. Music Hall Artistic Director and President Vince Paul explains why bringing the Tony-Award winning musical--'Fela!'--to Detroit was essential.

Chasing the Spirit: Gorovodu in Southern Togo is an ethnographic film dedicated to exploring the rituals and ceremonies of Gorovodu religion as it is practiced by Ewe peoples in West Africa. Gorovodu is a medicine and healing Vodu sect practiced by a minority of Ewe in Ghana and Togo that exists side-by-side with other Vodu sects, Christianity, and Islam. Craig speaks with Filmmaker and Professor, Eric Montgomery, about his work on this film

The historic delivery of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s "I Have A Dream" speech as it was given in Detroit, in June of 1963. Dr. King stands not before the Lincoln Memorial, addressing an audience of 200 thousand, but in Detroit two months before, addressing a crowd of 500 thousand...

Reverend Richard Gleason was one of many freedom riders, peacefully protesting in the 1960s to expand the application of civil rights to all Americans. He speaks to Craig about what that time was like for him.

Michele Norris spoke at Inforum's November 2011 luncheon is speaking in Ann Arbor today in honor of MLK Day, Craig revisits the luncheon interview with Norris, in which they discuss her project, "The Race Card."

Craig and WDET News Director Jerome Vaughn talk about noteworthy local events listeners can attend this Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

BLAC Detroit Magazine's Interim Editor Kimberly Hayes Taylor joins Craig to discuss her January cover story on the hesitation of many African Americans to embrace hybrid vehicles and how this relationship could be changing.

Elliot Wilhelm, from the Detroit Film Theatre joins Craig to preview the Detroit Film Theatre's 2012 film series.

Faith plays a significant role in the lifesblood of Detroit. Today on the Craig Fahle Show, Craig welcomes a panel of Detroit Pastors to discuss this role. Panelists include the Plymouth United Church of Christ's Reverend Nicholas Hood III, Second Ebenezer's Bishop Edgar Vann, as well as Citadel of Faith Covenant Church's Pastor Harvey Carey.

The Charles H. Wright Museum will host the musical tribute, "A Celebration of Detroit," December 15th & 16th--a combined performance of youth, professional musicians, singers and dancers. Craig is joined in-studio by the event's producer/choreographer, Lisa McCall, as well as by Singer/Narrator Otis Davis and Charnissa Butts.

Chris Rock made a movie about it. It's part of a multi-million dollar industry. But we bet you didn't realize there was a community organizing around it in your neighborhood. This October, WDET was invited by the folks at Naturally Flyy Detroit to "Faces, Fro's & Funk Part II" at the The Artist Village in Old Redford, Detroit. Here's what we saw & heard.

Join Craig as he welcomes Parrish Smith, Executive Producer and Director of The Scroll. The movie is showing at The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History this weekend and you can go for free. Listen to the show and be ready for some Detroit area trivia to win a four-pack of tickets to the event on November 19th as well as a gift certificate for the Museum.

Michele Norris, Detroit tomorrow for an Inforum luncheon and she will be discussing her project, "The Race Card." At 10am Wednesday, Norris talks with WDET's Craig Fahle on who will moderate the discussion at the luncheon. We ask you to take part in the project below by describing your feelings or thoughts about race in America today in 6 words.

The Food Network's Pat and Gina Neely talk to Noah about they're latest cookbook.

Former Director of the NAACP, Arthur Johnson has died at the age of 85. In 2009 WDET's Craig Fahle spoke, at length, with Johnson about his life, his view of the world as it is today, and his legacy.

Craig talks about the life and passing of civil rights leader, Arthur Johnson.

Listeners call in.

“It’s like a trip to Disneyland for your mind, except the rides come to you!” - Ron Arnold, TEDx Detroit attendee.

My look at TEDx Detroit 2011 by Rob St. Mary

"You work hard. You aspire to greatness. You're the kind of guy others look up to. Join us by sharing your story about how you're leading, serving or engaging others. Or recognize your uncle, brother, coach, or any black male in Detroit or Philly who inspires you. Everyone whose story is shared here will be eligible for the chance to receive the support they need to expand their work – or to make their dream project a reality" -The Knight Foundation-

All the talk today about a heat wave coming over the next week to the Detroit area has me thinking about films that mean summer.

On loan from the National Archives, the original Emancipation Proclamation will be available for viewing in Henry Ford Museum for a limited time beginning the evening of Monday, June 20. Following a short opening ceremony, the document will be on display around-the-clock, straight through early Wednesday morning, June 22, when it will return to Washington DC.