Black Whole Radio

TOPIC:  What’s happening, Detroit? Focusing on a new documentary, this weeks’ show will feature the filmmaker and subject as well as a local accomplished artist and writer, Marsha Music working to restore Detroit to its original station as a vibrant, progressive, creative, diverse community. Detroit 48202: Conversations Along a Postal Route explores history and change in Detroit, through the lens of Wendell Watkins, an African American postal worker, and the customers on his route of 30 years. Wendell Watkins was born, raised, and has lived most of his life in Detroit. He has delivered mail in the New Center area of Detroit for 30 years and the respect he has earned from his customers is keenly evident. Wendell attended the renowned Cass Technical HS and is an avid reader of both fiction and non-fiction. Pam S is a Bronx-based documentary filmmaker whose work interweaves historical narratives and personal storytelling. Pam is in post-production on Detroit 48202: Conversations Along A Postal Route. Pam teac