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American Black Journal

Alex Way

We want to introduce you to Alex Way from Detroit. She’s a 2018 Kresge artist fellow who began playing the violin at the age of 12. Alex is also a singer and songwriter who has performed with acclaimed musicians Marcus Belgrove, al McKenzie, Marion Hayden and Regina Carter. Episode 4848/Segment 3

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Healthy aging in the African American community
26:46
A look at how to address the barriers to health and well-being faced by aging African Americans.
The Black Church in Detroit series examines education, a conversation with Detroit students
26:46
How the faith-based community is helping students and a discussion on the future of education.
Detroit Jazz Festival preview, Artist-in-Residence Joe Lovano performance
26:46
A preview of this year’s Detroit Jazz Festival and a performance by artist-in-residence Joe Lovano.
The Black Church in Detroit series examines Black presence in the Bible and “Faith in Detroit”
26:46
A look at the African presence in the Bible and a project encourages stories about faith.
A look at Venture 313, more from “Faith in Detroit”
26:46
How Venture 313 is helping Black tech founders and a story from "Faith in Detroit.”
Black Church in Detroit series examines voting, a “Faith in Detroit” story
26:46
How the church is getting out the vote for this year’s elections and a story from "Faith in Detroit
ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day, “Destination Detroit”
26:46
ARISE Detroit! Neighborhoods Day, “Destination Detroit”
The Heat and Warmth Fund, remembering Tony Brown
26:46
A look at a nonprofit helping Michigan families and the career of television journalist Tony Brown.
McGregor Fund and philanthropy in Detroit, WCHB radio
26:46
McGregor Fund president discusses her decision to step down and a look at the history of WCHB radio.
"Silence the Violence,” the Black Church addresses gun violence
26:46
Our "Black Church in Detroit" series examines the role of the Black church in helping to reduce gun
A conversation with Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur and a look at The Jackson Home
26:46
Dr. Yusef Bunchy Shakur discusses his documentary and a historic landmark opens at The Henry Ford.
Sitting down with Detroit Mayor Mary Sheffield and author Desiree Cooper
26:46
Mary Sheffield discusses her family’s legacy and more, and Desiree Cooper discusses her new book.
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