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Late Detroiter James Wheeler curated exhibits and traveled around the world showing his rare collection of Black media. The collection of more than 40,000 pieces features film, visual arts, albums, books, magazines, artifacts and so much more. Wheeler's daughter and co-founder of The Black Canon and The Black Canon Collection Alima Trapp joins The Metro to talk about it. Also, Motor City Cinema Society co-founder John Monaghan joins the show to discuss an event showing pieces from the collection on Monday.
Hear more stories from The Metro on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2025.
Monday’s question: "Would you homeschool your kids and why?"
Join the conversation by calling 313-577-1019 or leaving us an Open Mic message on the WDET app.
Listen to The Metro weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon ET on 101.9 FM and streaming on-demand.
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Late Detroiter James Wheeler curated exhibits and traveled around the world showing his rare collection of Black media. The collection of more than 40,000 pieces features film, visual arts, albums, books, magazines, artifacts and so much more. Wheeler's daughter and co-founder of The Black Canon and The Black Canon Collection Alima Trapp joins The Metro to talk about it. Also, Motor City Cinema Society co-founder John Monaghan joins the show to discuss an event showing pieces from the collection on Monday.
Hear more stories from The Metro on Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2025.
Monday’s question: "Would you homeschool your kids and why?"
Join the conversation by calling 313-577-1019 or leaving us an Open Mic message on the WDET app.
Listen to The Metro weekdays from 10 a.m. to noon ET on 101.9 FM and streaming on-demand.

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