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American Black Journal

COVID-19 Racial Disparities

A coalition of city officials call for a federal investigation into COVID-19's impact on people of color. Stephen interviews a member of this group, Detroit City Council President Pro Tem Mary Sheffield, about efforts to dig deeper into why a disproportionate number of African Americans are dying from COVID-19.

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Opera tenor George Shirley, Omega Psi Phi 100th, MEDF 30th
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Opera tenor George Shirley, Omega Psi Phi Detroit’s 100th and MEDF’s 30th anniversary.
Ruth Carter exhibit at The Wright, Dance Theatre of Harlem
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Ruth E. Carter’s Afrofuturism exhibit and Dance Theatre of Harlem’s Detroit performances.
Blue Bird Inn, World Mental Health Day, Teens’ mental health
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Blue Bird Inn jazz club, World Mental Health Day, social media and teens' mental health.
Michigan exonerees’ fundraiser, The Yunion 20th anniversary
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The barriers of re-entry for the wrongfully convicted and The Yunion’s 20th anniversary.
Technology trends in the Black Church, Caleb’s Kids
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The impact of technology and artificial intelligence in the Black Church and Caleb’s Kids.
DPS Community District/Black Reading Month
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DPS Community District/Black Reading Month
The Black Church and civil rights, Detroit City of Peace
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The “Black Church in Detroit” explores the current state of civil rights 60 years later.
Motown civil rights recordings, Motown cover song contest
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Motown Records captures Dr. King’s speeches in Detroit, and a tribute to Motown’s legacy.
2023 Detroit Jazz Festival preview and poster reveal
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Artist Brittini Ward unveils the inspiration behind the 2023 Detroit Jazz Festival poster.
Seniors food program, NEA chair, Detroit Nigerian community
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Focus: HOPE’s seniors food program, Maria Rosario Jackson, Detroit’s Nigerian community.
National Black Men in Leadership Summit, Brilliant Detroit
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The Michigan Diversity Council’s annual summit and summer reading with Brilliant Detroit.
The power of the prophetic voice in the Black Church
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Addressing the issues impacting African Americans today and advocating for change.
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