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American Black Journal
The Stallworth Legacy / WGPR-TV62
Season 43
Episode 16
Dr. Alma Stallworth, the first and only black woman to serve as chair of the powerful Public Utilities Committee, joins us to discuss her new memoir. On September 29, 1075, WGPR-TV began broadcasting from a building on East Jefferson, becoming the first black-owned television station in the country. Plus, On This Day Detroit spotlights more important moments in Detroit’s black history. Episode 43
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Women in the Black Church | Full Episode
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A conversation with poet Nikki Giovanni and an eight-year-old Detroit girl’s viral story.
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Detroit’s Neighborhood Vitality Index and Ruth E. Carter’s exhibit at the Wright Museum.
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Grow Detroit’s Young Talent summer jobs program and Detroit DJ Stacey “Hotwaxx” Hale.
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Two Detroit ministers discuss artificial intelligence’s impact on the Black community.
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Heart disease in Black women, The Carr Center’s new exhibit, and the NFL Draft in Detroit.
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American Black Journal explores Detroit’s impact on gospel music and Black spirituality.
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A new PBS “GOSPEL” docuseries, techno producer Carl Craig and violinist Nathan Amaral.
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Black Church leaders discuss the changing faith practices of young African Americans.
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New sickle cell disease treatments, a trauma camp for returning citizens and DJ Drummer
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Detroit Police Chief James White discusses the city’s 2023 decrease in violent crimes.
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Wayne State’s tribute to Dr. King, United Way for Southeast Michigan’s Racial Equity Fund.