Kerry Gordy on Motown Stories, Henrietta Lacks’ Justice, Shushanna Shuker’s Tribute, & Dennis Boatwright on Pan-Africanism

Kerry Gordy, son of legendary Motown founder Berry Gordy Jr., returns to our classroom. Experience the excitement as Kerry spotlights his acclaimed TV program ‘Sunday Best’ and shares rare, behind-the-scenes stories from Hitsville USA, the historic Motown studios in Detroit. Adding even more impact, two of Henrietta Lacks’ courageous descendants, Ron Lacks and Alfred Carter, will reveal the latest chapter in the fight for justice—the historic settlement against a company that used Henrietta’s cells without consent. Detroit activist Shushanna Shuker will give an exclusive preview of her powerful new book honoring her late brother, renowned attorney Chokwe Lumumba. Plus, Dennis Boatwright, Director for the Center for Pan-African Studies, brings his insight to the conversation. This is more than a show—it’s your front-row seat to history, culture, and progress.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.