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The Shelley Irwin Show

GRPL presents programming for Black History Month and more

By Shelley Irwin

Published February 7, 2025 at 11:20 AM EST

We talk to Katie Zychowski about what's on offer.

This is Black History Month, and GRPL designs programs for kids, teens and adults. We talk to Katie Zychowski about Tracing the steps, Black History Live with the Culture Queen and Storytimes.

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Shelley Irwin

Shelley Irwin is the host and producer for The Shelley Irwin Show, a news magazine talk-show format on the local NPR affiliate Monday through Friday. The show, broadcast at 9 a.m., features a wide variety of local and national news makers, plus special features.

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