Hanako Wakatsuki-Chong, Director of the Japanese American Museum in Oregon talks about the WWII concentration camps and the purpose she serves through the museum today.

The CMU Abel Endowed Lecture Series Studying Dictatorship, Democracy and Genocide welcomed Hanako Wakatsuki-Chong, Director of the Japanese American Museum in Oregon.

Festival Director Patty Williamson spoke with WCMU's David Nicholas about the festival including a new partnership with the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe.

We pick up our conversation with artist Kimberly Chapman to learn more about some of the specific pieces in her collection, "Eighty-six Reasons for Asylum Admission."

Artist Kimberly Chapman's exhibit, “Eighty-six Reasons for Asylum Admission,” is housed in CMU's Baber Room Gallery now until July 20.

"Moral Treatment" is the 2024 prize winner is a novel by Traverse City native Stephanie Carpenter. She is also an assistant professor of Creative Writing at Michigan Tech

John Sheffler, creator, producer and host of WCMU's Our Front Porch, is set to give a talk at Lake Superior State University highlighting the Irish bands he featured on the program during its 35-year run. His program will be in LSSU's Library Commons Thursday at 7 p.m.

Midland historians and residents talk about the rich history of African American community in Midland. They discuss first settlers, people who paved the way for today, struggles and future hopes.

Scott Roberts is a Professor of Social Studies Education at CMU. He has worked with colleagues as a co-editor on a series of books, “Hollywood or History.”

The festival features documentaries on oceans and freshwater ecosystems, and a student short film competition showcasing young talent from across Michigan and the globe.