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Events and happenings in the Michigan Capital Region hosted by or in partnership with WKAR.

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Smithsonian Regional Youth Summit | MSU Museum

Tue. Sep. 21 at 3pm at WKAR Studios & LIVE STREAM | Moderated by Susi Elkins, the summit will examine the topic of gender equity inspired by Museum exhibitions at Michigan State University. RSVP HERE
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Muhammad Ali | Film Preview with Q&A

Thu. Sept. 16 at 7pm ET | An OVEE virtual event | Preview the upcoming series and join the conversation around Muhammad Ali. The film by Ken Burns, Sarah Burns, and David McMahon brings to life one of the best-known and most indelible figures of the 20th century.

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Juneteenth Jamboree | Screening with Q&A

Thu. Jun. 17, 2021 at 7:00pm via OVEE | Join the conversation around this special screening of "From a Free Place to Displace," the latest episode from…
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PREVIEW: An American Reckoning? | Screening with Q&A

Wed. Jun. 16, 2021 at 7pm via ZOOM | "An American Reckoning?" is a documentary project that will explore the deep divide on issues of race that endures in…
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The Twin Pandemics | Screening with Filmmaker Q&A

Mon. Jun. 14, 2021 at 7pm via ZOOM | Follow three students through the tumultuous year of 2020 as they struggle with the new reality of education under…
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Bias in the Algorithm | Screening with Q&A

Thu. Jun. 3, 2021 at 7pm on WKAR OVEE | Can a search engine produce racially biased results? Can software recognize faces with unbiased accuracy? Join the…
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Right to Read | Screening with Q&A

Thu. May 20, 2021 at 7pm on WKAR OVEE - RSVP HERE | Join the conversation at a virtual preview screening of the upcoming WKAR original documentary, Right…
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The Gene: An Intimate History | Screening with Q&A

Thu. Apr. 29, 2021 at 7pm VIRTUAL EVENT | Unravel the history of the human genome and explore the genetic ethical implications in this special screening…
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Philly D.A. | Screening with Q&A

Thu. Apr. 22, 2021 at 7pm on WKAR OVEE | A groundbreaking documentary series embedded inside the long shot election and tumultuous first term of Larry…
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The Story of Us: Michigan | Screening with Q&A

Thu. Mar. 25, 2021 at 7pm on WKAR OVEE | Come together for a special WKAR and online screening of The Story of Us: A Michigan American Portrait Special.…
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Be My Neighbor Day with Daniel Tiger

Sat. Mar. 27, 2021 | Attention Families! You're invited to Be My Neighbor Day with Daniel Tiger! Learn about the caring neighbors in your community and…
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Coded Bias | Indie Lens Pop-Up

Thu. Mar. 18, 2021 at 7pm OVEE Event | Come together for a special WKAR and online screening of Coded Bias, a film about the troubling investigation into…