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Finding Your Roots Family Album: Series Highlights with Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
Behind-the-scenes stories from Season Nine and the series archive. Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. joins CeCe Moore – Genetic Genealogist and Finding Your Roots Producer Natalia Warchol as they share behind-the-scenes stories about the show with Family Pictures USA Creator Thomas Allen Harris!. Do you have a question for...
Sustainability and Fighting Climate Change with University of Michigan President Santa Ono
Join Detroit Public TV Wednesday, Apr. 5 at 12 p.m. for a conversation on sustainability and fighting climate change with University of Michigan President Santa Ono. Ono has put sustainability and fighting climate change among the top priorities for his administration. In addition to several programs and initiatives that are being expanded or developed, the university is serving as the lead institution for the University Climate Change Coaltion that convenes 23 leading North American universities to work toward climate action on campus, in communities, and at a global scale.
2023 Mackinac Policy Conference
The annual Mackinac Policy Conference which brings together business, community and policy leaders to collaborate on some of the biggest issues facing Michigan, happens Tuesday, May 30 through Friday, June 2, 2023, at the Grand Hotel, on historic Mackinac Island. For the 13th consecutive year, Detroit Public TV (DPTV) will...
Spotlight Detroit: Short Films Featuring Kresge Arts Fellows
Tune in Monday, March 27, 2023 at 9:00 PM. Watch on Detroit Public TV or online at www.dptv.org/live. This annual film series is a creative collaboration between the 2022 Kresge Artist Fellows and 11 Detroit filmmakers. The unique short films celebrate the latest metro Detroit artists awarded Kresge Artist Fellowships in Live Arts and Film & Music.
Kwanzaa at The Wright Museum
Join the The Charles H. Write Museum of African American History for an in-person celebration of Kwanzaa on Thursday, Dec. 29, or stream the event live here on the DPTV site. The event will honor Ujamaa, the principle of Cooperative Economics. The Wright will celebrate and honor this principle with MUREC and Nanou Djiapo.
National Philanthropy Day 2022
Tune in Friday, November 18, 8 p.m. In partnership with Association of Fundraising Professionals Greater Detroit Chapter, DPTV will air a series of Philanthropy Roundtables recorded live at Life Remodeled in recognition of National Philanthropy Day 2022. Roundtables will include some of Detroit’s top philanthropy leaders discussing how philanthropy is changing, and highlight the impact of philanthropy on our community.
“Write For Your Life” with Author Anna Quindlen, LIVE from U-M Wallace House Center for Journalists
Join the conversation Wednesday, Oct. 12. 6 p.m. Best-selling author Anna Quindlen says recording our daily lives in an enduring form is more important than ever, urging all of us to pick up a pen and find ourselves. On Wednesday, Oct. 12 6 p.m. she joins Anne Curzan, U-M dean...
‘Making Black America: Through the Grapevine’ with host Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
“Making Black America: Through the Grapevine” Premieres Tuesday, Oct. 4, 9 p.m. PBS, in partnership with WETA, is proud to present “MAKING BLACK AMERICA: THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE.” This four-part series is from executive producer, host and writer Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (“Finding Your Roots”), premieres Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 9 p.m. on PBS stations nationwide.
‘Making Black America: Through the Grapevine’ with host Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
“Making Black America: Through the Grapevine” Premieres Tuesday, Oct. 4, 9 p.m. PBS, in partnership with WETA, is proud to present “MAKING BLACK AMERICA: THROUGH THE GRAPEVINE.” This four-part series is from executive producer, host and writer Professor Henry Louis Gates, Jr. (“Finding Your Roots”), premieres Tuesday, Oct. 4 at 9 p.m. on PBS stations nationwide.
Detroit Remember When | A Tribute to Long-time Detroit Personality and Philanthropist Dick Purtan
Celebrate the life of a Detroit Radio Legend Dick Purtan. Fans of Detroit radio can celebrate the life and extraordinary career of Dick Purtan in a televised remembrance of his legendary journey as a radio personality and community philanthropist, to premiere on DPTV Sept. 15 at 9 p.m. as part of a “Detroit Remember When” segment. This special documentary highlights Purtan’s life on and off the air, told through audio and video clips, archival film and interviews with Purtan, his family, friends and colleagues. The 60-minute documentary film features some of the most memorable moments from Purtan’s top-rated morning show, including his infamous “Put-on Calls,” where he entertained generations of Detroiters with a whimsical mix of radio satire, one liners and dead pans delivered to his audience each day along with his “Purtan’s People” ensemble cast and crew.
Tune in for Special Back-to-School Programming for Parents and Students, Monday, Sept. 5
With back-to-school season in full swing, students and parents are transitioning from the carefree life of summer to buckling down to a more structured routine. We understand there are challenges associated with returning to school and meeting the needs of families in terms of learning, relationships, emotions and self-awareness, but Detroit Public TV is committed to equipping parents, students and lifelong learners with the resources they need to succeed.
Ideal Group President Linzie Venegas Elected To Detroit Public TV’s Board Of Trustees
DETROIT (Aug. 9, 2022) – Detroit Public Television’s Board of Trustees recently elected Linzie Venegas, president of the Detroit-based Ideal Group, as its newest member. “It is an honor and a privilege to welcome Linzie to our board,” said Rich Homberg, president and CEO of Detroit Public Television (DPTV). “With her leadership, vast experience and deep commitment to diversity, she brings a fresh perspective and passion to the board, acting as a key contributor to our ongoing efforts of engaging and serving the entire community of Southeast Michigan.”
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