Native Americans As Slaves, Slave Owners In North

MacArthur 'Genius' Tiya Miles does pioneering research on the relationship between Cherokee Indians and African-Americans. She speaks with host Michel Martin about shedding light on the unexplored history of Native American and African-American slavery in Michigan.

GOP chairman says Michigan primary to have influential role

Michigan Republican Party Chairman Bobby Schostak says the state is poised to have a big influence on the party's efforts to nominate a presidential candidate to run against President Barack Obama in November.

WMU basketball pioneer C. Bassett Brown will be laid to rest Saturday

Benton Harbor native was the first African American starter in Broncos basketball history.

New museum exhibit to detail history of area’s fur trade

The Tri-Cities Historical Museum’s newest exhibit will illustrate the story of the fur trade between the French and several Native American nations. “Birchbark and Bateaux: Natives and French Newcomers on the Great Lakes” will exploring this fascinating aspect of the region’s history with more than 100 artifacts. It will open in March. read more

Bastrop Choraliers present evening of love songs and poetry

The Bastrop Choraliers are presenting a Black History/Valentine program Feb. 11 at the Visitor Center. The program, “Inseparable,” will be an evening of love songs and poems performed by local black singers and poets.