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At Detroit Public Television, we believe in putting our local community first by sharing the power of media to help others achieve their goals. We revere the trust placed in us by our viewers and supporters and strive to ensure that our programs and services uphold the highest standards of
• Quality • Integrity • Independence • Impartiality

We celebrate cultural differences and embrace diverse perspectives. We respect our audience's intelligence and the time they spend with us. We are committed to lifelong learning, with a special emphasis on the development of young children.

My Interests


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Am I Right or Am I Right?

American Black Journal

Detroit Economic Club

Get Up! Get Out!

In The Frame: Exploring the DIA

Leaders on Leadership

I'd like to meet:

    Inquisitive, active people who enjoy Classic movies Documentaries, and are curious about what's going on in the world. Individuals interested in our environment. Enjoy history, British comedies, music. Those looking for cool things to do in Southeast Michigan. People who love Metro Detroit.

Music:

To take DPTV home with you, Visit our DPTV media page To purchase our featured products, engross yourself in books, music and DVD's, as well as other media seen on DPTV.

Movies:

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    Television:

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    • Books:

  • DPTV Blog
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    • Heroes:

    Mr. Rogers, Bob Ross, Jim Henson

    My Blog

    Write for Our Blog!!

    "Did you love watching Sesame Street as a kid? Do you tune in each week for a special program? Have you been moved to take action on a certain subject because of something you saw on PBS? We want you ...
    Posted by Detroit Public TV on Thu, 10 Apr 2008 07:53:00 PST

    Free Screening & Discussion of Independent Film A Dream in Doubt

    One of America’s first post 9/11 hate crime murders punctuated a growing wave of violence in retaliation for the terror attacks. Told from the perspective of the victim’s brother, A Dream...
    Posted by Detroit Public TV on Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:49:00 PST

    New Features to the DPTV Blog

    New features have been added to the DPTV blog, all set to further enhance the readers experience.  At the bottom of the blog, after all the posts, is a feed to our blog that readers can subscribe...
    Posted by Detroit Public TV on Thu, 03 Apr 2008 09:48:00 PST

    Going Green?

    Watch Going Green- Every Home An Eco Home March 30th from 5:30-6 on Detroit Public TV. Going Green is a half-hour program that delivers eco-living basics to your door. Using humor and down-to-earth ex...
    Posted by Detroit Public TV on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 07:53:00 PST

    Frontline "Bushs War"

    ..Frontline "Bush’s War"..Please Watch the second part to the Frontline Special "Bush’s War" tonight 9-11 p.m. on Detroit Public Television.9/11 and Al Qaeda, Afghanistan and Iraq, WMD and...
    Posted by Detroit Public TV on Tue, 25 Mar 2008 08:02:00 PST

    Dr. Suess Book Drive at premiere of Horton Hears A Who!

    Hundreds of readers from all over Metro Detroit will be viewing one of their favorite Dr. Seuss stories on the big screen, while helping to share the joy of reading with young children in need of book...
    Posted by Detroit Public TV on Thu, 13 Mar 2008 01:54:00 PST

    Videos Clips!

    Please check out these clips!King Corn Celtic Thunder ...
    Posted by Detroit Public TV on Fri, 14 Mar 2008 11:57:00 PST

    Enter the KING CORN mashup Contest

    Do you care about what you eat and where your food comes from?  Are you tired of our fast food nation? Enter to win the PBS Independent Lens FIlmocracy Contest.  It's easy! Make a short film...
    Posted by Detroit Public TV on Thu, 06 Mar 2008 09:53:00 PST

    Jane Austen Society Discussion

    March 9, 1:30-5pmRiley Broadcast Center, 1 Clover Ct, Wixom Detroit Public TV and the Michigan chapter of the Jane Austen Society of North America invite you to a review/preview and lively discussion...
    Posted by Detroit Public TV on Thu, 28 Feb 2008 07:30:00 PST

    Blog

    Detroit Public Television has created a blog. And while many of you probably thought we already had one, because you are reading it, we have created one that will hopefully increase your kno...
    Posted by Detroit Public TV on Thu, 14 Feb 2008 12:19:00 PST